Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Faculty Spotlight: Ananthasekar Ponnambalam, M.D.

Ananthasekar Ponnambalam, M.D.

Academic title: Professor of pediatrics

Joined the USA College of Medicine faculty? December 2007

What does your position in the USA COM/USA Health entail? Pediatric gastroenterology, clinician-educator

What is your favorite or most rewarding part of your position? Teaching and positive feedback from patients

What research initiatives are you involved in? I did work on constipation and Lubiprostone. I am currently helping residents in congenital diarrheas.

What is your advice for medical students? Follow the Hippocrates Oath.

What are your hobbies/interests outside of work? Travel