Pediatrics

Uma Amarnath, MD

Neonatologist

Dr. Uma M. Amarnath, MD, is a board-certified neonatologist specializing in neonatal-perinatal medicine, serving as the principal care provider for sick newborn infants in Columbia, South Carolina. She focuses on high-risk neonates, including premature infants and those with critical conditions requiring intensive care in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Amarnath treats complex cases such as respiratory distress syndrome, sepsis, congenital anomalies

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (American Board of Pediatrics)
Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (BC0000016)
Pediatrics (BC0000016)

Education & Training

Fellowship: University of Minnesota (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1987)
Residency: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Pediatrics, 1985)
Medical School: Madras Medical College (MD)
Medical School: Madras Medical College
Fellowship: Rutgers Doctors Office Center (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

Neonatal NeurologyPremature BirthNeonatal-Perinatal MedicineNeonatal Intensive Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital
Lexington Medical Center
Prisma Health
Palmetto Health Richland Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Amarnath treats

Insurance accepted

MultiPlan

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Amarnath accept MultiPlan insurance?

Uma Amarnath's public profile lists MultiPlan as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Amarnath practice?

Uma Amarnath practices in Columbia, SC with hospital affiliations including Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital, Lexington Medical Center, and Prisma Health.

What does Dr. Amarnath specialize in?

Uma Amarnath is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

What is Dr. Amarnath's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Fellowship: University of Minnesota (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1987); Residency: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (Pediatrics, 1985); Medical School: Madras Medical College (MD).