Neonatology

The Division of Neonatology collaborates with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Surgery, and the Department of Pediatrics to provide comprehensive care for critically ill and premature infants. In addition, UK neonatologists work with specialists from other areas of the medical center as needed, including but not limited to the Divisions of Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Nephrology, Pediatric Pulmonology, and Pediatric Hematology; collaboration includes specialists from multi-disciplines focused on the management of the very ill infant. State-of-the-art treatment modalities available include surfactant treatment, nitric oxide, high-frequency ventilation, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Neonatal Transport: For Neonatal Transportation
call (800) 777-8537.
Medical Director: Henrietta Bada-Ellzey, MD

Areas of Interest or Research: Asphyxia, Breastfeeding, Calcium Metabolism, Congenital Defects, Glucose Regulation in Newborns, Neonatal Immunology, Neonatal Nutrition, Parenting, Perinatal Aspiration Syndromes, Perinatal Metabolism, Pulmonary Function Testing in Newborns, Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Programs/Centers/Facilities:

• Neonatal Outreach Program
  Training program for nurses in hospitals throughout the region.

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  Provides Level III care

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Graduate Clinic
  Multidisciplinary clinic for the follow up of neonates post neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) discharge

• Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)

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To make an appointment or find a physician, please call UK HealthCare at 859-257-1000 or toll free 1-800-333-8874.
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