The 20 Best Hydrops Fetalis Doctors in The United States

Dr. Teresa N. Sparks is an obstetrician who specializes in maternal-fetal medicine, managing the health concerns of both mother and fetus through all stages of pregnancy. She cares for women with high-risk pregnancies and those who are considering a high-risk pregnancy. She also specializes in clinical genetics, addressing genetic conditions that affect a woman or baby during pregnancy. Sparks' research investigates the causes of nonimmune hydrops fetalis, a complication of pregnancy that occurs when excessive fluid accumulates in the fetus. Her work focuses on identifying the condition's genetic causes, with the goal of developing more targeted approaches to care both before and after birth. Sparks earned her medical degree at UCSF. She completed a residency through the obstetrics and gynecology program of Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. She then completed a combined fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine and clinical genetics at UCSF. Sparks is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics, and American Medical Association. Dr. Sparks is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, and Alpha Thalassemia. Dr. Sparks is board certified in American Board Of OB/Gyn/Maternal & Fetal Medicine, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, American Board Of Medical Genetics And Genomics, Clinical Genetics And Genomics, and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Sparks is currently accepting new patients.

Seth Berger is a Medical Genetics specialist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Berger is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, and Alpha Thalassemia.

Sarosh Rana is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Rana is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Preeclampsia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, and Neuralgia.

Kathleen Foster is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Foster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Polyhydramnios, Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy, Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Foster is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology.

Joseph Lillegard is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Lillegard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Liver Failure, Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, and Phenylketonuria (PKU). Dr. Lillegard is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Ramen Chmait is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Chmait is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Hydrops Fetalis, Fetal Edema, and Endoscopy.

Anne Mardy is a Neonatologist and a Medical Genetics provider practicing medicine in Austin, Texas. Dr. Mardy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, and Alpha Thalassemia.

Aaron Caughey is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Caughey is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gestational Diabetes, Endometritis, Preeclampsia, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hysterectomy.

Rodrigo Ruano is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Miami, Florida. Dr. Ruano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Lung Agenesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Rodney McLaren is a specialty care physician board certified in obstetrics and gynecology, and maternal-fetal medicine. He joined Inova in 2025 and has been practicing since 1983. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. McLaren was the Medical Director of Metropolitan Maternal-Fetal Medicine, PC in Fairfax, VA. Dr. Mclaren is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gestational Diabetes, Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, and Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn.

Andrew Chon is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Vancouver, Washington. Dr. Chon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, and Endoscopy.

Anita Moon is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Eureka, California. Dr. Moon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Pulmonary Atresia, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Ebstein's Anomaly. Dr. Moon is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Belfort is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Belfort is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myelomeningocele, Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Placenta Previa, Hysterectomy, and Endoscopy.

Hiba Mustafa is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Mustafa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Anemia, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Endoscopy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

Aisling Murphy is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Murphy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, Alpha Thalassemia, and Hysterectomy.

Dr. Tippi MacKenzie is a pediatric surgeon with a special interest in fetal interventions. She is a member of the Biomedical Sciences Program and the director of the UCSF Broad Stem Cell Center, with a research focus on stem cell transplantation in utero to treat genetic diseases. MacKenzie earned her medical degree at Stanford University School of Medicine and completed a residency in general surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She completed a fellowship in pediatric surgery at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where she held a clinical appointment in general, thoracic and fetal surgery. Dr. Mackenzie is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7 (MPS VII, Sly Syndrome), and Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn. Dr. Mackenzie is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, Pediatric Surgery and American Board Of Surgery, General Surgery. Dr. Mackenzie is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ruth Goldstein is a radiologist who specializes in ultrasonography for adults and children. She is a member of the Fetal Treatment Center at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital and conducts research to improve detection of fetal abnormalities, especially those of the brain, spine and thorax. She also participates in evaluating adults with other conditions, such as those who are candidates for liver transplants and those experiencing postmenopausal bleeding. Goldstein earned her medical degree at UCSF, where she also completed a fellowship in diagnostic radiology. She completed a fellowship in nuclear medicine at Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago. Goldstein directed UCSF's residency training in diagnostic radiology for nine years. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Visceromegaly, and Hydrops Fetalis. Dr. Goldstein is board certified in American Board Of Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology W/ Special Competence In Nuclear Radiology. Dr. Goldstein is currently accepting new patients.

Darrell Cass is a Pediatric Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Cass is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Ureteral Reconstruction, and Endoscopy. Dr. Cass is board certified in American Board Of Surgery, 2002.

Vincenzo Berghella is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Turnersville, New Jersey. Dr. Berghella is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Preeclampsia, Newborn Low Blood Sugar, Endometritis, Hysterectomy, and Gallbladder Removal. Dr. Berghella is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Maternal & Fetal Medicine, and Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Berghella is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Shabnam Peyvandi is a pediatric cardiologist with expertise in diagnosing and managing heart disease before birth. She holds the Benioff Professorship in Children's Health. Peyvandi founded and co-directs the Pediatric Healthy Hearts and Minds Program, which works to support long-term development and quality of life for children born with heart defects. Her team participates in national and international collaborative efforts to promote the well-being of these children. Peyvandi's funded research focuses on early markers of developmental outcomes in children born with heart disease. She directs the UCSF Pediatric Heart Center's cardiovascular research program, which aims to advance scientific understanding and innovative care in pediatric cardiovascular disease. Peyvandi earned her medical degree from New York Medical College and completed a residency in pediatrics at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. She completed a fellowship in cardiology and an advanced fellowship in imaging and fetal cardiology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia before joining UCSF in 2013. She also has a master of advanced study degree in clinical research from the UCSF Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Peyvandi is a fellow of the American Heart Association and American Society of Echocardiography. She is a member of the Society for Pediatric Research. She has won numerous awards for her research and teaching at UCSF. Dr. Peyvandi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hydrops Fetalis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Fetal Edema. Dr. Peyvandi is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiology and American Board Of Pediatrics, Pediatrics.