The 20 Best Necrotizing Enterocolitis Doctors Near Me in St Petersburg, FL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 77 doctor with experience in Necrotizing Enterocolitis near St Petersburg, FL. Of these, 67 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu

    Dr. Shakeel specializes in neonatology with the Johns Hopkins All Children's Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Institute. She joined the medical staff in 1999. She has a clinical focus on nutritional care for neonates to improve clinical outcomes in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and improving clinical outcomes in infants with short bowel syndrome at risk of intestinal failure. She is chair of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Care Under Intestinal Rehabilitation Excellence (CUIRE) intestinal rehabilitation program. She also has a clinical focus on Patient Safety & Quality and is a quality lead for the hospital’s Maternal Fetal & Neonatal Institute. Dr. Shakeel was named winner of the Armstrong Award for Excellence in Patient Safety at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in the 2016 Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards, and in 2023, she led a neonatal intensive care unit team that won for Innovations in Clinical Care. Dr. Shakeel is an assistant professor for the Department of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. In addition to serving on multiple hospital committees including Ethics, Nutrition, Advocacy and more, Dr. Shakeel is very involved with the Armstrong Institute for Patient Safety & Quality and has completed Lean Sigma Green Belt training, the Patient Safety Certificate Program and the Leadership Academy Course. Videos 2016 Armstrong Award for Excellence in Quality and Safety - Fauzia Shakeel, M.D., Johns Hopkins All Children‚Äôs Hospital. Dr. Shakeel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Premature Infant, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Shakeel is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Wilsey specializes in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition in the Department of Medicine. He is the vice chair of the Division of Gastroenterology and served as chief of the medical staff from 2020-2021. In 2022, he was named Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Physician of the Year in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards. Dr. Wilsey is an advanced therapeutic endoscopist specializing in endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) for infants and children. He is one of a select group of gastroenterologists with this expertise internationally and across North America. At Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, he has developed and implemented multiple clinical innovations related to therapeutic endoscopy. He is an associate professor of clinical pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Additionally, he is a core faculty member of the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Pediatric Residency Training Program, where he serves as a faculty and research mentor for pediatric resident physicians. Dr. Wilsey has published more than 90 peer-reviewed research articles, review articles, case reports, consensus statements, and book chapters. He also serves as a peer reviewer for several medical journals, and is the associate editor of the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition. He has delivered numerous talks nationally and internationally in the field of advanced therapeutic endoscopy, including the management of esophageal strictures. Dr. Wilsey joined the medical staff in 2002. He is also a clinical professor of pediatrics at the University of South Florida College of Medicine and a former associate program director of the University of South Florida Pediatric Residency Training Program. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital, followed by fellowship training in pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology, and nutrition at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. Dr. Wilsey sees patients at the following location: Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg 601 5th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 Phone: 727-822-4300 Recent News Articles and Media Coverage Study finds possible link between long COVID and mystery hepatitis in kids, Today Show - NBC (June 17, 2022) Is COVID-19 Related to Pediatric Cases of Hepatitis? Verywell Health (June 28, 2022). Dr. Wilsey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wilsey is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care, St. Petersburg

    601 5th Street South, Suite 620, Suite 620, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. McClenathan is chief of the division of the pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He earned his medical degree at Louisiana State University School of Medicine and completed his pediatric internship and residency at The Johns Hopkins Hospital and his pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition clinical and research fellowships at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Mcclenathan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lactose Intolerance, Morning Sickness, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcclenathan is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

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    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Van Marter is the medical director of the Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Institute and chief of Newborn Medicine at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. She joined the hospital staff in 2021. She also is a professor of Pediatrics in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Van Marter was previously an associate professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School and the associate chair for Academic Affairs in the Department of Pediatric Newborn Medicine at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. Dr. Van Marter has held numerous clinical and administrative leadership roles, including as director of clinical research for the Harvard Academic Program in Newborn Medicine and, at BWH, vice chair of the Department of Pediatric Newborn Medicine and associate program director for NICU Research in the Center for Clinical Investigation. Dr. Van Marter was first a graduate of the Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing, and then earned her medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed a pediatric residency at Boston Children’s Hospital and a research fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine with the Harvard Medical School Joint Program in Neonatology. She also earned a Master of Public Health in epidemiology from the Harvard School of Public Health. In addition to clinical instruction and didactic teaching at several Harvard hospitals over several decades, Dr. Van Marter has been an adviser to pediatric residents and a research mentor to neonatology fellows and junior faculty. At the national level, she is a past chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, and was a founder and mentor for its Trainees and Early Career Neonatologists Group that has fostered leadership development of individuals at early stages of their neonatology careers. She was elected to the Society for Pediatric Research, the Perinatal Research Society, and the American Pediatric Society. Dr. Van Marter’s clinical research has focused on the epidemiology and treatment of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN). Her work has contributed to the identification of several pregnancy-associated risk factors for PPHN and a greater understanding of clinical practices that may modify the risk for BPD in infants born before 29 weeks of gestation. She has been a principal investigator, site principal investigator and core director for numerous NIH and industry-funded studies. She has authored more than 70 papers published in peer-reviewed journals and has delivered many invited state-of-the-art and research talks at national and international conferences. Dr. Van Marter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Epilepsy in Children. Dr. Van Marter is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Avenue South, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dr. Luciano specializes in neonatology with the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Institute. He joined the hospital staff in 2020. Dr. Luciano was previously with AdventHealth, caring for patients in several of the hospital system’s neonatal intensive care units (NICU), and before that, at Tampa General Hospital’s NICU. His clinical interests include management of complex medical patients, and his research interests include neonatal immunity and medical education. Dr. Luciano earned his medical degree from the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. He completed a pediatric residency at University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, and a fellowship in neonatology at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital/Case Western Reserve University, in Cleveland. He also completed a postdoctoral immunology research fellowship at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Luciano also holds a Master of Science in medical education leadership from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine. Dr. Luciano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant and Necrotizing Enterocolitis. Dr. Luciano is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Neonatology
    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Neonatology

    Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital

    501 6th Avenue South, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Doshi specializes in neonatology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. He sees patients at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota Memorial – Venice and HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, through a collaboration with Johns Hopkins All Children’s. He joined the hospital staff in 2025. Dr. Doshi’s clinical and research interests focus on the long-term outcomes among extremely prematurely born patients by monitoring targeted oxygen saturation, nutritional support for optimal growth, and strategies to reduce bronchopulmonary dysplasia rates. He was previously a neonatologist at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida in Fort Myers. He earned his medical degree from Saurashtra University in Surendranagar, India. He completed a residency in pediatrics at Staten Island University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine at Cohen Children’s Medical Center. He also earned a Master of Public Health in epidemiology from Florida International University. He speaks English, Gujarati and Hindi. Dr. Doshi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pneumothorax, Bilirubin Encephalopathy, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Gastroschisis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Doshi is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Advanced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Gastroenterology

    West Central Gastroenterology Llp

    1201 5th Ave N Ste 402, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Long Vu is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Vu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Intestinal Cancer, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Vu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vu is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine

    Professional Health Care Of Pinellas LLC

    6502 Park Blvd N, 
    Pinellas Park, FL 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hazem Al is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Pinellas Park, Florida. Dr. Al is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. He is also highly rated in 167 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Al is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Al is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine

    St Petersburg Gastroenterology Associates LLC

    1839 Central Ave, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tatiana Arkhipenko is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Arkhipenko is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. She is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Kidney Failure, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine

    Nano Life PL.

    1201 5th Ave N Ste 410, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Proietto is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Proietto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Stroke, Heart Attack, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine

    Nano Life PL.

    1201 5th Ave N Ste 410, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Juan Casadevalls is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Casadevalls is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Lung Metastases, Grass Allergy, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Advanced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine

    Professional Health Care Of Pinellas LLC

    5500 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St N, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Fadi Saba is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Saba is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. He is also highly rated in 140 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Saba is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Saba is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine

    Bayfront Health Medical Group-Bayfront Medical Plaza

    603 7th St S Ste 400, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irina Scutaru is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Scutaru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Dubin-Johnson Syndrome, Rotor Syndrome, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Gastroenterology

    SC Physicians LLC

    620 10th St N, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Kozlov is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Kozlov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Family Medicine
    1201 5th Ave N, Suite 401, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Reilly is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Reilly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Reilly is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine

    Professional Health Care Of Pinellas

    1839 Central Ave, 
    St Petersburg, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nino Kurtsikidze is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Kurtsikidze is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Sepsis, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Kurtsikidze is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine

    St Petersburg Gastroenterology Associates LLC

    1839 Central Ave, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kerry Cadogan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Cadogan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Physiatry
    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Physiatry

    St Petersburg Gastroenterology Associates LLC

    1839 Central Ave, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Luis Ycaza is a primary care provider, practicing in Physiatrist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Ycaza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. He is also highly rated in 40 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Osteomyelitis in Children, Enlarged Liver, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine

    St Petersburg Gastroenterology Associates LLC

    1839 Central Ave, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kaela Harron is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Harron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, and Acute Kidney Failure.

    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Necrotizing Enterocolitis
    Internal Medicine

    St Petersburg Gastroenterology Associates LLC

    1839 Central Ave, 
    Saint Petersburg, FL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Necrotizing Enterocolitis. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, High Potassium Level, Rhabdomyolysis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Necrotizing Enterocolitis?

    Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is the death of tissue in the intestine. It occurs most often in premature or sick babies.

    When should I see a Necrotizing Enterocolitis doctor near St Petersburg, FL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Necrotizing Enterocolitis doctor near St Petersburg, FL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Necrotizing Enterocolitis doctors near St Petersburg, FL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Necrotizing Enterocolitis doctors near St Petersburg, FL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Necrotizing Enterocolitis doctor near St Petersburg, FL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Necrotizing Enterocolitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Necrotizing Enterocolitis doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Necrotizing Enterocolitis doctor near St Petersburg, FL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Necrotizing Enterocolitis doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Necrotizing Enterocolitis doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Necrotizing Enterocolitis doctors near St Petersburg, FL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Necrotizing Enterocolitis doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Necrotizing Enterocolitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Necrotizing Enterocolitis doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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