Pediatrix Neonatology of Ohio at Columbus

About Our Practice

Welcome to Pediatrix Neonatology of Ohio. Our team of 16 board certified/eligible Neonatologists and 2 board-certified pediatricians is dedicated to providing high quality care for newborns in the communities of Columbus, Ohio. We specialize in a wide variety of services for well, premature, and critically ill newborns, inclusive of prenatal consultation and delivery room attendance.

We provide on-site care in the newborn nurseries and neonatal intensive care units (NICU) and are on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at the following sites:

Riverside Methodist Hospital - The 42 bed Level 3 NICU specializes in the care of high-risk, premature and critically ill newborns and serves as the referral hub for the Ohio Health system. Our neonatologists are on site 24 hours a day providing care, along with a multidisciplinary team experienced in treating premature newborns, to approximately 650 infants/year. In addition, our pediatricians care for over 3000 well newborns/year at this site.

Mount Carmel St Ann Hospital - The 23 bed Level 3 NICU specializes in the care of high risk, premature and critically ill newborns and serves as the referral hub for the Mount Carmel Health system. Our neonatologists round daily with an experienced multidisciplinary team and are available on-call 24 hours a day, providing care to approximately 410 infants/year. Our pediatricians care for over 3000 well newborns/year at this site as well.

Dublin Methodist Hospital - The 7 bed level 2 NICU cares for high-risk, premature newborns of 32 weeks gestation or more. Our neonatologists round daily and are available on- call 24 hours a day, providing care to approximately 150 infants/year. In addition, care is provided to over 2000 well newborns per year.

Nationwide Children’s NICU - The 113 bed Level 4 NICU is the site of care for neonates transferred from our birth hospitals who are in need of multi-specialty care. Our neonatologists round daily with an experienced multidisciplinary team, inclusive of specialists such as pediatric surgeons and cardiologists. Our average daily census is approximately 17 infants.

Our team is committed to providing the highest quality, family-centered care. Our staff of neonatologists provide ongoing communication and are available to you and your baby 24 hours a day, including after hospital discharge. We also participate in both local and national quality improvement initiatives that help guide the future of neonatal medicine.

Services Offered

Blood Transfusion in Newborn

Process in which blood is given to a baby. This is a common need in premature babies and full-term babies born with health problems. A blood transfusion is a way to provide extra red blood cells (RBCs) to the baby. Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body and it is vital that the baby has a certain amount.
PICC Line
Umbilical Catheter

A thin tube that is placed in the body in order to draw out blood to be used for testing or to allow fluids and medicines to be given. This device serves as a passage that allows doctors and nurses to perform these functions as needed. An umbilical catheter is inserted into the umbilical cord in one of two ways; either into a vein (called an umbilical venous catheter or UVC) or into an artery (called an umbilical arterial catheter or UAC).

Conditions Treated

Air Leak Syndrome
Apnea of Prematurity

A condition in which a baby temporarily stops breathing while sleeping or resting. Many newborns have short pauses in their breathing (less than 20 seconds), but a baby is said to have apnea if he or she stops breathing for at least 20 seconds, has a slowed heart rate (bradycardia) or has a bluish color to the skin with a shorter pause in breathing. Periods of apnea may be accompanied by bradycardia and these events are called "spells" or "alarms."
Babies Born with Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)

The amount of sugar in our blood, called blood sugar or blood glucose, is the fuel that keeps all of our body systems working. If this level dips too low, it is called hypoglycemia. Low blood sugar can happen in any newborn, but some babies have a higher risk for it. Because a baby's body requires so much energy (sugar) after birth, low blood sugar usually occurs within the first few hours after birth. In general, the risk for low blood sugar in a healthy, full-term newborn declines shortly after birth. Yet, if blood sugar stays too low for too long without treatment, it can affect the brain. The effects can range from mild to severe, and may result in learning problems, vision problems and impaired development of motor skills and speech.
Brain Injury
Chronic Lung Disease

Also known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), occurs if growth in parts of a baby's lungs are disrupted, altering the lung structure and function. CLD can lead to continued lung problems for some children. Because severe CLD can cause decreased oxygen to parts of the baby's body, it also can lead to problems with the baby's heart, and with hearing, motor skills, speech and learning.
Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a term used to describe a group of problems present at birth that affect the structure of the heart and/or the large vessels near the heart. There are many types of CHD. Some types may be detected before birth and, in some cases, may be treated before birth. Other types are not found until the baby is born, during childhood or in adulthood.
Congenital Malformations
Jaundice
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

A problem with a baby's eyes. The retina is a thin layer of tissue that covers the back portion of the eyeball. In babies born early, blood vessels still need to grow in the retina. In some babies, these vessels grow too fast and in a corkscrew shape. This process can cause bleeding and scarring. Scarring sometimes pulls the retina off the back of the eye. This can cause loss of sight or decreased vision.
Prematurity