Division of Neonatology
The Division of Neonatology provides comprehensive care for critically ill newborns and infants, including consultation, transport, and inpatient intensive care in theHarriet and Ronald Lassin Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit.
In addition, through CHOP Newborn Care, our division provides comprehensive care in the intensive care nurseries at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, Chester County Hospital, Doylestown Hospital, Holy Redeemer Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenixville Hospital, University Medical Center Princeton and Shore Memorial Hospital.
Neonatal care team
In addition to board-certified attending neonatologists, the newborn care team consists of fellows, residents, physician assistants, staff nurses, neonatal nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, ECMO specialists, clinical staff, charge nurses, respiratory care practitioners, social workers, dietitians, case managers, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and lactation specialists in the unit to provide round-the-clock care.
Transport
Transport by either ground or helicopter is available 24 hours a day by a team of nurses and physicians with special expertise in dealing with problems of the newborn and young infant. To arrange a transport, please call 215-590-3083 and selection menu option #9 to be directly connected to the Emergency Transport Center.
Research
The Division of Neonatology, under the leadership of Phyllis A. Dennery, MD, is involved in numerous laboratory and clinical research activities focused on development, lung disease, the fetal origins of disease, molecular mechanisms and use of nitric oxide, biomarkers of neonatal conditions, pharmacology and more.
Learn more about our research
Meet our neonatology researchers
Recognition
Children's Hospital's Division of Neonatology and Newborn/Infant Intensive Care Unit is ranked No. 1 in the nation for neonatal care in U.S.News & World Report's 2008 Best Children's Hospitals survey. We also have been ranked the No. 1 neonatal care program in the nation by Parents magazine.
