Pediatrix Neonatology of Florida

About Our Practice

Pediatrix Neonatology of Florida has proudly cared for perinatal and neonatal patients in South Florida since 1999. Our approach puts family-centered care at the core. We advocate for our patients and provide families with the information and resources they need to ensure a positive experience during a challenging time. This approach allows for better care of a baby in the hospital and once they are home and makes for a less stressful discharge.

Our clinical team, consisting of board-certified physicians and neonatal nurse practitioners, values industry research and seeks to improve the standard for neonatal care. Through our partnerships with local hospitals, we strive to educate others on the care team. Our clinicians work at ten hospitals covering the southeast area of Florida, where their experience and compassion combine to provide the highest quality care at these Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 facilities.

Our goal as a practice has always been to serve as an advocate for our patients. In 2018, our practice became affiliated with Pediatrix Medical Group who's mission, to “Take great care of the patient, every day and in every way” is the perfect accompaniment to our philosophy. With this affiliation, we gained access to the largest database of neonatal outcomes and research initiatives, as well as access to nearly 3,000 neonatal, maternal-fetal medicine, and pediatric specialty colleagues across the country. Our practice benefits from the strength and expertise of this organization while maintaining the warmth and responsiveness of a local practice.

We are always available to answer questions! Please contact us for more information.

Insurance Options

Patient Relations Representative

Our Patient Relations Representative is a liaison between your family and our team. The Patient Relations Representative will provide insurance information and guide you through the financial aspect of treatment. It is her goal to guarantee all your questions are answered, allowing you to focus more of your time and energy on your baby’s health.

Awards and Recognition

Our practice is ranked in the top 90th percentile with the Vermont Oxford Network, a non-profit organization of healthcare professionals dedicated to improving neonatal care. In 2020, one of our neonatal nurse practitioners, Ashley Darcy-Mahoney, Ph.D., NNP, FAAN, was named Nurse Scholar in Residence for the National Academy of Medicine. We are very proud to have Dr. Darcy-Mahoney as a member of our team!

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.
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.