Laura Santos

Laura Santos, MD, is a pediatric critical care physician affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals in New York City, caring for critically ill infants and children in intensive care settings.

Quick Facts

About Dr. Santos

Dr. Santos is a pediatric critical care physician who cares for critically ill infants, children, and adolescents, treating conditions such as bronchiolitis, status asthmaticus, and complications related to childhood cancers.

She earned her medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, completed her pediatrics residency at Johns Hopkins University, and finished a fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus).

Dr. Santos is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals, including Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, and has contributed to published pediatric research on critical illness, including neurological outcomes in children hospitalized with COVID-19 and MIS-C.

Education & Training

Medical / Professional School

Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (2004)

Residency & Fellowship

• Pediatrics residency, Johns Hopkins University, 2004–2007
• Fellowship, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus), 2007–2010

Board Certifications

• Board Certified, Pediatrics
• Subspecialty focus in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Hospital & Practice Affiliations

• NYU Langone Hospitals
• Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone
• NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue

Languages Spoken

English

Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

• Pediatric intensive care for critically ill infants and children
• Bronchiolitis and status asthmaticus management
• Critical care support for pediatric cancer patients
• Neurological monitoring in critically ill children
• Pediatric diabetes and metabolic emergencies
• Post-surgical pediatric critical care

Why Patients Choose Dr. Santos

1. Fellowship-trained in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at a major academic center
2. Affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals and Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital
3. Active contributor to published pediatric critical care research
4. More than two decades of experience caring for critically ill children

Practice Information

Practice Name

NYU Langone Health

Office Location(s)

• NYU Langone Hospitals, New York, NY

Insurance Accepted

Please contact NYU Langone Health directly to confirm accepted insurance plans for this provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dr. Santos treat?

She provides intensive care for critically ill children, including those with severe respiratory conditions like bronchiolitis and status asthmaticus, as well as post-surgical and oncology-related critical care needs.

Where did Dr. Santos train?

She earned her medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, completed her pediatrics residency at Johns Hopkins University, and completed a fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus).

Which hospitals is Dr. Santos affiliated with?

She is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals, including Hassenfeld Children’s Hospital at NYU Langone, and NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue.

Does Dr. Santos publish research?

Yes, she has contributed to published pediatric critical care research, including studies on neurological outcomes in children hospitalized with COVID-19 and MIS-C.