Attending Physician |
The main physician responsible for the care of your baby. The attending physician has completed fellowship training in Neonatology and residency training in Pediatrics. This physician is involved in supervising and teaching the other members of the house staff during the course of caring for your baby. |
Audiologist |
A person who specializes in hearing problems, testing for hearing loss and treating it. |
Cardiologist |
A doctor who specializes in heart problems. |
Clinical Nurse Specialist |
A nurse with additional training and responsibilities for patient nurse education. |
Endocrinologist |
A doctor who specializes in glands and hormone problems. |
Family Care Coordinator |
A person available to support you, the parents and your family with the medical aspects of having a baby in the Newborn ICU. They can also help with referrals for community services and resources and any needed medical support for your baby's discharge. |
Fellow |
A doctor who has completed their residency and is now receiving training in a sub-specialty. |
Gastroenterologist |
A doctor who specializes in intestinal problems and nutrition. |
| Genetic Counselor |
A health professional with specialized graduate degrees and experience in the areas of medical genetics & counseling. They provide information and support to families who have members with birth defects or genetic disorders & for families who may be at risk for inhertited conditions. |
Hematologist |
A doctor who specializes in blood problems. |
Home Health Care Specialist |
A person who helps coordinate any equipment or monitoring needs after discharge. |
| Lactation Consultant |
Breast-feeding consultant specializes in the unique needs of the breast-feeding mother and baby. |
Neonatologist |
A pediatrician who has had special training in newborn intensive care. |
Neonatal Fellow |
A pediatrician who is currently getting special training in newborn intensive care, a future neonatologist. |
Nephrologist |
A doctor who specializes in kidney (urine) problems. |
Neurologist |
A doctor who specializes in brain and nervous system problems. |
NICU Nurse |
A registered nurse who has received special training in caring for babies in the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU). |
Nurse Practitioner |
A trained professional (non-MD) who has received additional training in newborn intensive care so he/she can perform many of the same tasks as doctors. |
Occupational Therapist |
A person with special training in infant development. |
Ophthalmologist |
A doctor who specializes in eye problems. |
| Patient Care Associate (PCA) |
Individuals trained to help nurses and physicians care for infants in the unit. |
Perinatal Pharmacist |
An individual trained in preparing medications and calculating proper dosages for babies. |
Physical Therapist |
A person with special training in assessing and helping muscle tone and movement problems in babies. |
Physician Assistant |
A trained professional (non-MD) who has received additional training in newborn intensive care so he/she can perform many of the same tasks as doctors. |
Primary Nurse |
The nurse who will most frequently take care of your baby, develop your baby’s nursing care plan, and teach you to care for your baby. |
Resident |
A doctor who is receiving additional training to be a pediatrician or some other specialist. |
Respiratory Therapist |
A person with special training and care for management of oxygen, breathing machines, etc. |
Speech and Language Specialist |
A person with special training in feeding problems like sucking and swallowing. |
Social Worker |
A person who will help you with non-medical issues, such as where to stay, and insurance. They can also provide emotional support and counseling. |
