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Supriya K. Jambhekar, M.D. Pediatric Sleep Medicine Physician

Primary Appointment Location

Arkansas Children’s Hospital
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-263-2644
Primary Care
501-222-4596
Specialty Care
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Overview

Area of Expertise
Pediatric Care
Accepting New Patients
Yes (Referral Required)
Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Type
Children and Adolescents
Languages
English, Hindi, Marathi

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Supriya K. Jambhekar, M.D.

Make an Appointment With Dr. Jambhekar

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

About Dr. Jambhekar

Clinical Biography

Dr. Supriya Jambhekar is an Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH). Dr. Jambhekar serves as Medical Director of the Arkansas Children’s Hospital Sleep Disorders Center.

Dr. Jambhekar's Academic Background

Academic Biography

Dr. Jambhekar received her medical degree at Seth G.S. Medical College in Bombay, India in 1991. She completed her first residency training in General Pediatrics at Bombay University in 1995 and the second residency training in General Pediatrics at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center, Brooklyn, NY in 2002. She then went on to complete her fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonology at the State University of New York/SUNY Medical Center in 2005. In 2005 Dr. Jambhekar joined the Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine Division as a full-time faculty member here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

Dr. Jambhekar is currently board certified in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology, and Pediatric Sleep Medicine. She is currently a member of American Academy of Pediatrics, American Thoracic Society, American College of Chest Physicians, and American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Faculty Appointments

Pediatrics — Pulmonary
Professor

Education

Fellowship
SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
Pediatric Pulmonology
Medical School
Mumbai University — Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology
  • American Board of Sleep Medicine
  • Arkansas State Medical Board

Associations

  • American Academy of Pediatrics
  • American Thoracic Society
  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine

Dr. Jambhekar's Research

Selected Publications

  • Petitto L, Com G, Jackson R, Richter G, Jambhekar S. Catathrenia and Treatment With Positive Airway Pressure in the Pediatric Population. J Clin Sleep Med. 2019 Dec 15; 15(12):1853-1857. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.8100 PMID: 31855170.
    View in Pubmed: 31855170
  • Whitaker BN, Fisher PL, Jambhekar S, Com G, Razzaq S, Thompson JE, Nick TG, Ward WL. Impact of Degree of Obesity on Sleep, Quality of Life, and Depression in Youth. J Pediatr Health Care. 2018 Mar - Apr; 32(2):e37-e44. doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2017.09.008 PMID: 29455855.
    View in Pubmed: 29455855
  • Com G, Carroll JL, Tang X, Melguizo MS, Bower C, Jambhekar S. Characteristics and surgical and clinical outcomes of severely obese children with obstructive sleep apnea. J Clin Sleep Med. 2015 Apr 15; 11(4):467-74. doi: 10.5664/jcsm.4608 PMID: 25665695.
    View in Pubmed: 25665695
  • Bodenner KA, Jambhekar SK, Com G, Ward WL. Assessment and treatment of obstructive sleep-disordered breathing. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2014 Jun; 53(6):544-8. doi: 10.1177/0009922814527501 PMID: 24647703.
    View in Pubmed: 24647703
  • Com G, Einen MA, Jambhekar S. Narcolepsy with cataplexy: diagnostic challenge in children. Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2015 Jan; 54(1):5-14. doi: 10.1177/0009922814526301 PMID: 24623174.
    View in Pubmed: 24623174
  • Com G, Carroll JL, Castro MM, Tang X, Jambhekar S, Berlinski A. Predictors and outcome of low initial forced expiratory volume in 1 second measurement in children with cystic fibrosis. J Pediatr. 2014 Apr; 164(4):832-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2013.11.064 PMID: 24418473.
    View in Pubmed: 24418473

UAMS Research Profile

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Dr. Jambhekar's Areas of Expertise

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Locations Where Dr. Jambhekar Practices

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Arkansas Children’s Hospital , Primary Location

1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-263-2644
Primary Care
501-222-4596
Specialty Care
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Make an Appointment With Dr. Jambhekar

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through Arkansas Children’s MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.