Pediatrix Neonatology of Texas

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About Our Practice

Pediatrix Neonatology of Texas takes great pride in the work they do for their community.

El Paso is a large city in West Texas with a population of nearly 840,000 people. It wraps around the Franklin Mountains and is bordered by Ciudad Juarez, a city in Mexico with a population of 1.3 million. El Paso spans 1,000 square miles and is home to Fort Bliss, the largest Army Forces Command and the second largest army base in the country, with around 8,600 troops.

There are three hospitals on the west side of the city and, nearly 13 miles east, there are two others. Pediatrix Neonatology of Texas has the privilege of providing these facilities with neonatal services. We also provide neonatal care 46 miles northwest of El Paso to the two hospitals in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Pediatrix Neonatology of Texas, has had a presence in El Paso since 1997. Now, under the direction of Greg Welch, M.D., our practice employs eleven Neonatologists, seventeen Neonatal Nurse Practitioners, and two Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. We serve one Level 4 NICU and six Level 3 units, meaning our team is equipped to provide comprehensive care for seriously ill newborns across our community. Our practice provides care addressing all complications of prematurity, as well as cooling, cardiac and respiratory issues, craniofacial, endocrine, and gastroenterological conditions. We strive to provide comprehensive up-to-date, evidence-based care with an emphasis on maintaining a cohesive team with excellent communication.

We serve a diverse population of cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds and are constantly striving to “Take great care of the patient, every day and in every way.^TM”

El Paso Community

The clinicians at Pediatrix Neonatology of Texas are passionate about their work and where they work. El Paso, Texas, located at the far west corner of the state, averages approximately 302 days of sunshine a year and is nicknamed “Sun City.” El Paso boasts a lively culture – one filled with fantastic authentic Mexican food, robust outdoor activities, close proximity to lakes and mountains and more. It also ranks as one of the top 10 safest large cities in the U.S.
Si habla Español

¡Nuestro equipo es bilingue! Valoramos la importancia de la comunicación, ya sea en inglés o español. Nos esforzamos por garantizar que las familias de nuestros pacientes estén bien informadas y confiadas en el cuidado que su hijo está recibiendo. Our team is bilingual! We value the importance of communication, whether it be in English or Spanish. We strive to ensure our patient’s families are well informed and confident in the care their child is receiving.
Consultative Partnerships

Our clinicians work with a variety of other specialty providers and will work with the proper specialist for consultations with patients as needed. The range of specialty providers we consult with includes craniofacial and cleft palate, urology, neurology, neurosurgery, general surgery, cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, pediatric gastroenterology, metabolic, and endocrinology.

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)
Prematurity
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.