

Pediatrics
Christopher Colby, M.D.
Division Chair, Neonatal Medicine; Professor of Pediatrics
Rochester, MN
Christopher E. Colby, M.D., is a neonatologist and pediatrician at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, specializing in neonatal-perinatal medicine. He primarily treats critically ill newborns, including premature infants born as early as 22 weeks gestation, focusing on conditions such as neonatal infections, neonatal respiratory failure, and lung development issues. Dr. Colby serves high-risk pediatric populations, particularly extremely preterm babies and those requiring stabilization in neona
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (American Board of Pediatrics)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin (MD, 1997)
- Residency: Stanford University (Pediatrics, 2000)
- Fellowship: Stanford University (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2003)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Neonatal-Perinatal MedicinePediatric Critical Care
Conditions & Treatments
Sepsis & Critical CareNeonatal NeurologyNeonatal Intensive CarePremature BirthPediatric Critical CareNeonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Mayo Clinic
Languages
English