Leena Nahata, MD
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Leena Nahata, MD, is a professor of Clinical Pediatrics at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and founding medical director of the Fertility and Reproductive Health Program at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. She is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist and the associate division chief for Research for the Division of Endocrinology.
As an NIH-funded principal investigator in the Center for Biobehavioral Health at the Abigail Wexner Research Institute, Dr. Nahata is leading and collaborating on several clinical research studies focused on improving reproductive and psychosocial outcomes in pediatric populations at risk for infertility. Her research primarily focuses on fertility-related communication and decision-making, and she contributes to evidence-based guidelines through multiple national and international organizations. Dr. Nahata is also dedicated to training and expanding the clinician-scientist workforce.
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Hindi
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Fertility and Reproductive Health Program
Medical Director -
Endocrinology
Physician Team -
Center for Biobehavioral Health
Principal Investigator -
Endocrinology Fellowship
Faculty -
Nahata Lab
Principal Investigator -
Primary Department
Pediatrics -
Primary Section
Endocrinology
- Emerging Leader in Women and Science Award, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2023
- Satiani Award, The Ohio State College of Medicine Faculty Leadership Institute, 2021
- Robert Ruberg Award, The Ohio State College of Medicine Faculty Leadership Institute, 2021
- Alumni Early Career Achievement Award, The Ohio State University College of Medicine, 2021
- Co-Chair, Research Affairs Committee, Pediatric Endocrine Society, 2024 - Present
- Past-Chair, Pediatric and Adolescent Committee, Oncofertility Consortium, 2023 - Present
Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/01/2014
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Endocrinology
| Fellowship | Boston Children's Hospital | Date Completed: 06/30/2013 |
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| Residency | Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chica | Date Completed: 06/30/2009 |
| Medical School | Ohio State University College of Medicine | Date Completed: 06/11/2006 |