Patricia R. Batchelor Chess, M.D.

Pediatrics

Clinical Interests

Neonatology; NICU Continuing Care

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Office: (585) 275-2972

Fax: (585) 461-3614

A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group

An Accountable Health Partner

Accepting New Patients

Locations

University of Rochester Medical Center
School of Medicine and Dentistry
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 651
Rochester, NY 14642

Faculty Appointments

Professor - Department of Pediatrics , Neonatology (SMD)
Professor - Department of Biomedical Engineering (SMD) - Joint

Biography

Areas of Focus:
Acute and Chronic Lung Injury and Repair, focusing on Optimal Modes of Ventilation and Modulation of the Inflammatory Response
Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Surfactant Replacement Therapy
Omegaven to mitigate hyperalimentation-induced liver disease
Administrative Roles:
Medical Director ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation)
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program Director, U of R
Director Fellowship Education, Department of Pediatrics, U of R
Chair of Pediatrics, Unity Hospital
Vice Chair of Education, Dept of Pediatrics, Golisano Children's Hospital, U of R
Chair National Organization of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Training Program Directors (ONTPD)

Research

Dr Chess' research focuses on lung injury and repair in the neonate and optimizing treatment of neonatal respiratory failure. Clinical trials include adaptation of the immune response in BPD, cardiac dysfunction in Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernias (CDH), inositol supplementation in ROP and BPD, and use of omegaven in HAL-induced cholestasis. A novel respiratory monitor to detect changes in chest motion for patients on high frequency ventilation has been developed in collaboration with BME and is being optimized for clinical use. This research compliments clinical areas of focus related to optimizing treatment of neonatal respiratory failure, especially in CDH, including optimal modes of ventilation, surfactant therapy, iNO, and ECMO. (funded by NIH and UofR)

Credentials

Specialties

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine - American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics

Education

1983
AB | Colgate University
Mathematics/Chemistry

1988
MD | Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Medicine

1991
Pediatric Residency | University of Rochester

1994
Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship | University of Rochester

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

07/01/1991 - 06/30/1994
Fellowship in Neonatology at University of Rochester Medical Center

07/01/1989 - 06/30/1991
Residency in Pediatrics at University of Rochester Medical Center

06/20/1988 - 06/30/1989
Internship in Pediatrics at University of Rochester Medical Center

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Awards

2015 - 2018
Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Gold Center of Excellence

2015
U of R School of Medicine & Dentistry Trainee Academic Mentoring Award in Clinical Programs
Sponsor: University of Rochester

2014
Ruth A. Lawrence Academic Faculty Service Award for Excellence in Training, Department of Pediatrics, University of Rochester

2013 - Present
Executive Council, Organization of Neonatal Training Program Directors

2008
Strong Memorial Hospital Exceptional Service Award

2006 - Present
Marquis' Who's Who in America Award

2004 - Present
Best Doctors in America
Sponsor: America's Best Doctors

2001 - 2014
American Lung Assocation Research Grant Review Committee

1999 - 2004
NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Investigator Award (K08)

1997 - 1999
American Lung Association Research Award Grantee (National)

1992 - 1995
NIH National Research Service Award in Pulmonary Biology

1991
Outstanding Teaching of Medical Students, University of Rochester

1987
Honors in Pediatrics
Location: Columbia University, College of Physicians & Surgeons

1984
Stafford Medical School Scholarship Award

1983
Cum Laude, Honors in Chemistry
Location: Colgate University

1979 - 1983
New York State Regents Scholar

1979
Valedictorian, Cardinal Mooney High School (of 287 students)

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Publications

Journal Articles

2/2018
Mink RB, Schwartz A, Herman BE, Turner DA, Curran ML, Myers A, Hsu DC, Kesselheim JC, Carraccio CL, . "Validity of Level of Supervision Scales for Assessing Pediatric Fellows on the Common Pediatric Subspecialty Entrustable Professional Activities." Academic medicine : journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges.. 2018 Feb 0; 93(2):283-291.

6/2017
D'Angio CT, Wang H, Hunn JE, Pryhuber GS, Chess PR, Lakshminrusimha S. "Permission form synopses to improve parents' understanding of research: a randomized trial." Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association.. 2017 Jun 0; 37(6):735-739. Epub 2017 Mar 30.

2017
Mink R. "Creating the Subspecialty Pediatrics Investigator Network (SPIN)". 2017; .

Books & Chapters

2017
Book Title: Neonatal Emergencies In: Critical Care Transport
Author List: Chess PR, Malhotra Y, Laroia N. Emerton C ed, Jones
Published By: Bartlett publishers2017

2016
Book Title: Neonatal Care and Transport. In Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets
Author List: Chess PR, Malhotra Y, Laroia N.
Published By: Guerrero C Ed, Jones and Bartlett publishers2016

2012
Chapter Title: Neonatal Care and Transport
Book Title: Caroline's Emergency Care in the Streets
Author List: Chess, PR.; Malhotra, Y.; Laroia, N.
Edited By: Guerrero, C.
Published By: Jones and Bartlett2012

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