What conditions do neonatologists treat?

Neonatologists generally provide the following care: Diagnose and treat newborns with conditions such as breathing disorders, infections, and birth defects. Coordinate care and medically manage newborns born premature, critically ill, or in need of surgery.

Are neonatologists in high demand?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the neonatologist job outlook is positive, with an expected growth rate of 7 percent in all physician and surgeon roles up to 2028.

Is being a neonatologist worth it?

Due to the complex nature of both the clinical work and the research, many neonatologists are invaluable when it comes to finding better ways to deliver critical care to babies who are born prematurely, with low birth rates or medical conditions that put their lives at risk.

How long are neonatologist shifts?

Neonatologist work environment A neonatologist usually works long hours, including 12-hour shifts, because there are few specialists in neonatology.

Is there a neonatal intensive care unit in Los Angeles?

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and the Center of Fetal and Neonatal Medicine are in the process of developing and implementing a virtual neonatal intensive care unit (vNICU) structure that allows for the delivery of highly specialized neonatal and perinatal care to patients located far away from our hospital.

Which is the best hospital for neonatology in the US?

The Fetal and Neonatal Institute is nationally recognized for exceptional, groundbreaking care for babies and their mothers. U.S. News & World Report ranked CHLA among the top hospitals in the nation for neonatology care for 2018-19.

Where does Children’s Hospital Los Angeles do ECMO?

More than 1,000 children have received life-saving ECMO care at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The Institute is the recipient of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization (ESLO) Award for Excellence in life support, exceeding all of the requirements for receiving the award.

What is the purpose of the CHLA neonatology program?

The purpose of this program is to train neonatal-perinatal fellows and attending neonatologists the technique of performing “functional echocardiography”¹ to evaluate cardiac function during neonatal period in infants with normal cardiac structure.