Abhilasha Ahuja, MD, FAAP, CLC
Director of Term Newborn Nursery
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. Abhilasha Ahuja is board-certified pediatrician with a passion for providing comprehensive care to children and their families. She serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, where she also directs the Term Newborn Nursery and mentors pediatric residents. Her clinical expertise includes newborn care, well child care, developmental health, and managing acute & chronic pediatric conditions. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Ahuja is deeply involved in community advocacy, leading initiatives to address food insecurity, adverse childhood experience, improve access to healthcare & engage underserved populations. She strives to create a supportive and empowering environment for her patients and their families.
Education
- Medical School: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, India
- Residency: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
- Chief Residency: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Research Interests
- Maternal and Child Health, Quality Improvement in Pediatric Care, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
For Patients
Conditions and Treatments: Pediatric chronic and acute conditions management, developmental screenings and well-child care, newborn care
Site of Clinical Practice: University Hospital at Downstate, Downstate Pediatric Associates
Accepting New Patients ✓
Call 718 270-7207 for an Appointment