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Premature Birth SpecialistsPage 5

531 verified specialists treating premature birth from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Boston Children's Hospital, Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center, and Metropolitan Hospital Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Katherine Bell

Katherine Bell, M.D.

Pediatrics

Boston, MA
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Arpit Gupta

Arpit Gupta, MD

Medical Director, NICU, NYU Langone Hospital - Brooklyn; Adjunct Instructor, Department of Pediatrics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Pediatrics

New York, NY
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Malika Shah

Malika Shah, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Attending Physician, Neonatology; Medical Director, Prentice Newborn Nursery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Helen Christou

Helen Christou, MD

Pediatrics

Boston, MA15+ years
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Jonathan Fanaroff

Jonathan Fanaroff, MD

Professor of Pediatrics, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Cleveland, OH
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Amir Khan

Amir Khan, M.D.

Chief, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Pediatrics

Houston, TX
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Nicole Pouppirt

Nicole Pouppirt, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology)

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Thomas Bartman

Thomas Bartman, M.D.

Director of Quality Improvement, Section of Neonatology

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Venkatakrishna Kakkilaya

Venkatakrishna Kakkilaya, M.D.

Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Director of Quality Improvement, Division of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Pediatrics

Dallas, TX15+ years
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Alison Carey

Alison Carey, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Drexel University College of Medicine

Pediatrics

Philadelphia, PA
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Michael Christie

Michael Christie, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Ocean Springs, MS30+ years
Obstetrics
Emily Herzberg

Emily Herzberg, MD

Chief of Neonatology

Pediatrics

Boston, MA
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Bernadette Chen

Bernadette Chen, M.D.

Associate Professor of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Leif Nelin

Leif Nelin, MD

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Dennis Costakos

Dennis Costakos, MD

Pediatrics

La Crosse, WI
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Mary Neel

Mary Neel, MD

Medical Director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Valencia Walker

Valencia Walker, M.D.

Vice Dean for Health Equity and Inclusion

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
William Walsh

William Walsh, MD

Chief of Nurseries; Professor of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Nashville, TN
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Susan Guttentag

Susan Guttentag, MD

Director, Division of Neonatology

Pediatrics

Nashville, TN
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Megan Lagoski

Megan Lagoski, MD

Assistant Professor, Pediatrics (Neonatology)

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of premature birth specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Premature Birth as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a premature birth specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for premature birth depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these premature birth specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Premature Birth?
Premature Birth is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches premature birth care.