Although your pediatrician can solve most health problems of newborns, a Neonatologist is trained specifically to handle the most complex and high-risk situations.If your newborn is premature, or has a serious illness, injury, or birth defect, a neonatologist may assist at the time of delivery and in the subsequent care of your newborn. If a problem is identified before your baby is born, a neonatologist may become involved to consult with your obstetrician in your baby’s care during your pregnancy.

What Kind of Training Do Neonatologists Have?
- At least 4 years of medical school.
- Three years of residency training in general pediatrics.
- Three years of additional training in newborn intensive care.
- Certification from the American Board of Pediatrics and by the Sub-board of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
Neonatologists are medical doctors who have had
What Types of Treatments Do Neonatologists Provide?
- Diagnose and treat newborns with conditions such as breathing disorders, infections, and birth defects.
- Coordinate care and medically manage newborns born premature, critically ill, or in need of surgery.
- Ensure that critically ill newborns receive the proper nutrition for healing and growth.
- Provide care to the newborn at a cesarean or other delivery that involves medical problems in the mother or baby that may compromise the infant’s health and require medical intervention in the delivery room.
Neonatologists generally provide the following care:

Doctors
If your pediatrician suggests that your baby needs to be evaluated by a neonatologist, you can be assured that your child will receive the best possible medical care.This department is run by a team of experienced Doctors.

Walter White
Chief Medical Officer
Sarah Jhonson
Anesthesiologist