Neonatologist
Medical School
University of Glasgow School of Medicine, Scotland, UK
American University of Beirut School of Medicine, Lebanon
Fellowship
Georgetown University Medical Center
Residency
Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada
Georgetown University Medical Center
Board Certifications
Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine
Professional Affiliations
Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics
Visiting Clinical Instructor, University of Virginia School of Medicine
Specialties & Hospital Affiliations
Biography
Dr. Spurr is an immigrant to this country and to its medical system. He is truly appreciative of all the benefits we provide our little, precious patients in this country. His pre-med education occurred at the American University of Beirut as well as part of his medical student training. Due to the civil war in Lebanon, he was lucky to pursue his medical education and graduate from the University of Glasgow in Scotland (UK). Residencies and fellowships in Scotland, Canada, and the USA completed his diversified education, which he believes to be a great asset in his daily work.
In his free time, Dr. Spurr enjoys traveling, boating, skiing (less so now), reading, and has always had dogs since the age of 12. His household now includes 4 rescued cats. He loves walks in the woods, on the beach, or just in the neighborhood.
Professional Interests
Newborn hepetalimentation/ parenteral nutrition in premature newborns.
Cue-based feedings and Infant driven feedings in premature newborns.
“Using Antibiotics Wisely” in the NICU -VON iNICQ Collaborative.
Languages Spoken
French, Arabic
Publications
Spurr, S. G., Grylack, L. J., & Mehta, N. R. “Hyperalimentation-associated neonatal cholestasis: effect of oral gentamicin.” JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition vol. 13,6 (1989): 633-6.
Presentations:
Hyperalimentation-Associated Neonatal Cholestasis: Effect of Oral Gentamicin. Spurr SG, Grylack LJ, Mehta NR. Department of Pediatrics, Georgetown University, Washington DC. Southern Society for Pediatric Research meeting, January 29, 1987. Oral Presentation.
Computerized TPN for the NICU. Spurr SG, Boston R, Dow K. Department of Pediatrics, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Eastern Ontario Pediatric Association meeting, Kingston, May 16, 1984. Oral Presentation.
Spurr S., et al. “A Quality Improvement Project Aimed at Reducing Unnecessary Sepsis Evaluations and Antibiotic Exposure by Standardizing Care and Hardwiring Automated DC Orders for Antibiotics”. Vermont Oxford Network Annual Quality Congress, Chicago, IL, September 2016. Poster Presentation.
Spurr, S., Dukhovny, D., Johnson, K., Leonardi, B., & Maalouf, F. Improving Antibiotic Stewardship. Vermont Oxford Network Annual Quality Congress, Chicago, IL, September 2016. Oral and Poster Presentation.
Spurr, S. et al. “A Quality Improvement Project Aimed at Reducing Unnecessary Sepsis Evaluations and Antibiotic Exposure by Standardizing Care and Hardwiring Automated DC Orders for Antibiotics – Year 2”. Vermont Oxford Network Annual Quality Congress, Chicago, IL, September 2017. Poster Presentation.
Spurr, S. et al. “A Quality Improvement Project Aimed at Reducing Unnecessary Sepsis Evaluations and Antibiotic Exposure by Standardizing Care and Hardwiring Automated DC Orders for Antibiotics – Year 3.” Vermont Oxford Network Annual Quality Congress, Chicago, IL, September 2018. Poster Presentation.
Projects and Ongoing Studies:
During his residency at Queen’s University, Dr. Spurr developed a computer program for Parenteral Nutrition. The program run on an IBM-PC & was shown to save both the pharmacy staff and the Neonatology staff a significant amount of time and avoid all possibility of calculation errors. The program was accepted by both departments of Pediatrics & Pharmacy and has been in use since January 1984 in both NICU & PICU.
Silk A., Spurr S., et al. “The Effect Of Infant Driven Feeding on Long Term Feeding Success and NICU length of Stay”. Ongoing study since 2017 at ICH and IFOH NICUs. The goal is to publish in 2023.