Preet Kaur Matharu, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics
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Philosophy of Care
Having a baby in the NICU can be a challenging and stressful time for families. My philosophy of care is to ensure that families stay informed and engaged in the care of their child while using a multi-disciplinary approach to provide the best, individualized care possible for each and every neonate.
Clinical Interests
Dr. Matharu is a neonatologist offering care for premature and critically ill infants.
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Matharu's research interests include neonatal endocrinology with a specific focus on newborn screening for disorders including congenital hypothyroidism and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. She also has an interest in medical education and the use of simulation as a teaching and training tool.
Division
Neonatology
Center/Program Affiliation
Undergraduate School
B.S., Biology and Neuroscience, Indiana University, Bloomington IN 2015
Medical School
M.D., Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis IN 2019
Residency
Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison WI 2019-2022
Fellowship
Perinatal-Neonatal Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine/Riley Children's Hospital, Indianapolis IN 2022-2025
Neonatology Division Pilot Project Grant Award, Riley's Children Foundation, 2024,
Matharu PK, Martin LJ, Eugster EA. Clinical and demographic factors associated with a delayed thyroid-stimulating hormone rise in infants with congenital hypothyroidism: a retrospective review of a 10-year cohort in Indiana. Horm Res Pediat. 24 January 2025; doi: 10.1159/000543744
Matharu PK, Held PK, Allen DB. Multiple 17-OHP cutoff co-variates fail to improve 21-hydroxylase deficiency screening accuracy. Int J Neonatal Screen. 2022;8(4):57. doi:10.3390/ijns8040057.
Matharu P, Cristea AI, Slaven JE, Becker S, Niehaus JZ. Feeding outcomes for infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia discharged on nasogastric feeds. Am J Perinatol. 2021;38(9):897-900. doi:10.1055/s-0039-3401796.