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Fellow
A fully trained pediatrician who is in the process of completing his/her specialty training in neonatology.
Lactation Consultant
A nurse specialized in lactation and breast feeding techniques, a specially helpful resource for a mother wishing to or having difficulty with breast feeding.
Neonatal Nurse
A specially trained registered nurse who provides comprehensive nursing care to critically ill newborns and their families.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP)
A registered nurse with specialized training and experience in neonatal medicine, who manages the medical care of babies in the NICU.
Neonatal Physician Assistant (PA)
A nationally certified PA with specialized training in neonatal medicine, who manages the medical care of babies in the NICU.
Neonatologist or Attending Physician
A pediatrician with special training and skills in the care of premature and sick newborn babies. All our neonatologists
are board certified in Pediatrics and Neonatal Perinatal Medicine.
Pediatric Nutritionist
A specially trained nutritionist who takes care of the nutritional requirements of infants.
Pediatric Pharmacist
A specially trained pharmacist who takes care of medications given to infants.
Pediatric Specialists
Pulmonologist (lung diseases), Cardiologist (heart diseases), Surgeon, Geneticist (congenital or hereditary problems), Radiologist, Hematologist (blood diseases),
Physical Therapist and Occupational Therapist (muscle tone problems, etc.)
Phlebotomist
A specially trained laboratory technician who obtains blood specimens from infants.
Resident
A doctor who is in the process of completing his/her training in pediatrics or other specialty.
Respiratory Therapist
A therapist who cares for the ventilators and other breathing machines that are crucial for a baby with respiratory problems.
Social Workers
A trained professional who helps parents handle the emotional and practical problems of birth and hospitalization. They answer questions and provide resources for information.
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