Pediatrics

Jaclyn Ruggiero, M.D.

Associate Professor, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Jaclyn E. Ruggiero, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at McGovern Medical School, part of The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), where she specializes in the care of critically ill newborns in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). She primarily treats high-risk neonates, including premature infants and those with conditions such as Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), a common congenital heart defect in preterm babies that can lead to resp

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Pediatrics (American Board of Pediatrics)
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (American Board of Pediatrics)

Education & Training

Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (MD, 2007)
Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Pediatrics, 2010)
Fellowship: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2014)

Peer Recognition

Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

Neonatal NeurologyPremature BirthNeonatal-Perinatal MedicineNeonatal Intensive Care

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
Memorial Hermann
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Ruggiero treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Ruggiero accept Aetna insurance?

Jaclyn Ruggiero's public profile lists Aetna, Ambetter, and Blue Cross Blue Shield plus 6 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Ruggiero practice?

Jaclyn Ruggiero practices in Houston, TX with hospital affiliations including Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Memorial Hermann, and Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center.

What does Dr. Ruggiero specialize in?

Jaclyn Ruggiero is a board-certified pediatrics specialist with focus areas in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.

What is Dr. Ruggiero's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (MD, 2007); Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Pediatrics, 2010); Fellowship: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2014).