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Christina Chan, M.D.

Christina Chan, M.D.

Titles and Appointments

Medical Director of the NICU/SCN for Texas Health Resources - Presbyterian Dallas (THD)

Clinical Associate Professor

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Medical School
Departments
Pediatrics

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  • Biography

    Dr. Christina Chan is the Medical Director of the NICU/SCN for Texas Health Resources - Presbyterian Dallas (THD). In addition to her interests in point of care ultrasound use, neonatal resuscitation, and medical technology/informatics, she is interested in the application of academic principles in a community practice model.  She works with a mutlidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, and other service lines within the NICU/SCN environment to create an environment of open communication and professionalism to encourage the provision of excellent patient care and maximize patient safety.

  • Education
    Medical School
    UC San Diego School of Medicine (2007)
    Residency
    UC San Diego Medical Center (2010), Pediatrics
    Fellowship
    UC San Diego Medical Center (2013), Neonatal-perinatal Medicine
  • Research Interest
    • Medical technology and informatics
    • Point of care ultrasound
    • Video Recording of Neonatal Resuscitation
  • Publications
    Provider perspectives on counseling and resuscitation at 22 weeks gestation and their impact on decision-making: what do providers think?
    Arbour K, Brion LP, Chan CS, Ennis B, Sisman J Journal of Perinatology 2026
    Neonatal Feeding Practices and SARS-CoV-2 Transmission in Neonates with Perinatal SARS-CoV-2 Exposure: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
    Babata K, Sultana R, Hascoët JM, Albert R, Chan C, Mazzarella K, Muhamed T, Yeo KT, Kong JY, Brion LP Journal of Clinical Medicine 2025 Jan 14
    Evaluation of a respiratory care protocol including less invasive surfactant administration in preterm infants
    Chan CS, Chiu M, Ariyapadi S, Brown LS, Burchfield P, Simcik V, Garcia K, Mazioniene K, Jaleel MA, Wyckoff MH, Kapadia VS, Kakkilaya V Pediatric Research 2024 May 95 1603-1610
    Optimal Delivery Management for the Prevention of Early Neonatal SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
    Chan CS, Kong JY, Sultana R, Mundra V, Babata KL, Mazzarella K, Adhikari EH, Yeo KT, Hascoët JM, Brion LP American Journal of Perinatology 2024 Feb 41 1625-1633
    Implementation of morbidity and mortality conference in a community hospital NICU and narrative review
    Chan C, Pazandak C, Angelis D Frontiers in Pediatrics 2023 Feb 11
    Developmental changes of the fetal and neonatal thyroid gland and functional consequences on the cardiovascular system
    Kotsopoulou I, Vyas AK, Cory MJ, Chan CS, Jagarapu J, Gill S, Mudduluru M, Angelis D Journal of Perinatology 2022 Dec 42 1576-1586
    Feeding strategies to prevent neonatal SARS-CoV-2 infection in term or late preterm babies born to mothers with confirmed COVID-19
    Babata KL, Yeo KT, Chan CS, Mazzarella K, Adhikari EH, Kong JY, Hascoët JM, Brion LP Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2021 Jun 2021
    Optimal delivery management for the prevention of early neonatal SARS-CoV-2 infection
    Chan CS, Kong JY, Babata KL, Mazzarella K, Adhikari EH, Yeo KT, Hascoët JM, Brion LP Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2021 Jun 2021
    Comment on evidence for and against vertical transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (coronavirus disease 2019)
    Brion LP, Chan CS, Adhikari EH American journal of obstetrics and gynecology 2020 Nov 223 775
    Feeding strategies to prevent neonatal SARS-CoV-2 infection in term or late preterm babies born to mothers with confirmed COVID-19
    Babata KL, Yeo KT, Chan CS, Mazzarella K, Adhikari EH, Kong JY, Hascoët JM, Brion LP Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2020 Jul 2020
  • Honors & Awards
    • Travel Award
      Clinical & Translational Science Awards - CC-CHOC (2013)
    • Outstanding Resident in Primary Care
      University of California - San Diego (2009)
    • Resident Research Award and Grant
      University of California - San Diego (2009)
    • AAP Residency Award
      University of California - San Diego (2008)
    • Acquire Superior Knowledge Award
      University of California - San Diego (2008)
  • Professional Associations/Affiliations
    • American Academy of Pediatrics (2007)
    • Center of Advanced Pediatric & Perinatal Education: Simulation Instructor (2017)
    • Epic Physician Builder Certification (2018)
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Instructor Certified (2018)
    • Pediatric Advisory Board for THD (2018)
    • Practitioner Performance Evaluation Committee for THD (2019)