Neonatology/Pediatrics

The department of Neonatology/Pediatrics at MedStar Washington Hospital Center provides compassionate care for high-risk newborns in our Level 3B full-service critical care nursery. The multidisciplinary team consists of neonatologists, registered nurses, clinical care facilitators, respiratory therapists, nutritionists and social workers.

Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit features:

• Thirty-nine bed Level 3B Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Intermediate Care Nursery
• Eight board certified neonatologists, on service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• RN clinical care facilitators who bridge communication between parents and physicians
• Coordinated prenatal care with Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists through delivery to post-partum care for your baby
• Neonatal ICU transport program
• Collaboration with and close proximity to Children's National Medical Center for infants requiring surgical intervention
• Member of the Vermont-Oxford Network to benchmark quality and outcomes

Special Moms/Special Babies

Special Moms/Special Babies is a unique obstetrical service at MedStar Washington Hospital Center to provide coordinated, focused pregnancy care for mothers who have a congenital health problem or who are carrying babies with congenital problems. Learn more about Special Moms/Special Babies.

The department offers a consultation program to parents about problems of infants.

Well-baby care is provided in two nurseries with emphasis on rooming-in and family-centered care.

Department Chairman: Zacharia Cherian, MD

Vice Chairman: Rumana Kazmi, MD

Location:
MedStar Washington Hospital Center
Department of Neonatology/Pediatrics
110 Irving Street, NW, 5B-17
Washington, DC 20010

For a consultation or more information, please call (202) 877-DOCS (3627).