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Igor Khodak, M.D.

Igor Khodak, M.D.

Pediatrics , Neonatology

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About Me

Professional Background

Dr. Khodak is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Neonatology. He also serves as the Associate Medical Director of the NICU at Rochester General Hospital. He received his bachelor’s degree from Hunter College and his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine....
Dr. Khodak is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Neonatology. He also serves as the Associate Medical Director of the NICU at Rochester General Hospital. He received his bachelor’s degree from Hunter College and his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine. He completed his Pediatrics Residency at NYU Langone Hospital Long Island and his Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Dr. Khodak’s clinical and academic interests are focused on improving nutritional and respiratory outcomes in the Extremely Low Gestational Age Newborn (ELGAN) population. His efforts are concentrated in utilizing electronic health record systems and machine learning to create clinical decision support tools to help physicians identify and intervene in the care of ELGANs at risk of poor growth and respiratory outcomes.

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor - Department of Pediatrics, Neonatology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Moonlighter, Strong Memorial Hospital/University of Rochester. 2020 - 2021

Residency, Pediatrics, NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island GME. 2017 - 2019

Internship, Pediatrics, NYU Langone Hospital - Long Island GME. 2016 - 2017

Education

MD | St. George's University School of Medicine (Grenada). 2016

Awards

Gerber Foundation Grant. 2023

Schor Award for Research, University of Rochester Medical Center. 2021

URMC iCARE Strong Star recognition for excellence in family-centered patient care. 2019

Medical Student Teaching Award, New York University Winthrop Hospital. 2018

Publications

Journal Articles

Hydrocortisone and bronchopulmonary dysplasia: variables associated with response in premature infants.

Clauss C, Thomas S, Khodak I, Tack V, Akerman M, Hanna N, Tiozzo C

Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association.. 2020 September 40 (9):1349-1357. Epub 05/07/2020.

Books

Avery's Neonatology Board Review, 2nd Edition (2024)

Chapter: Neonatal Surgical Management

Authors: Khodak, I. Burris, J.R., and Chess, P.B.

Publisher: Elsevier 2024

Avery's Neonatology Board Review, 2nd Edition (2024)

Chapter: Complex Neonatal Management

Authors: Burris, J.R., Khodak, I., and Chess, P.B.

Publisher: Elsevier 2024

Neonatal and Pediatric Respiratory Care. Sixth Edition (2022)

Chapter: Fetal Lung development

Authors: Khodak, I. and Pryhuber, G.

Publisher: Elsevier 2022