Dr. Perni is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Institute. Her clinical interests include prenatal diagnosis, maternal medical complications and hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. She joined the hospital staff in 2024. She sees patients at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital Center for Women and Families, HCA Florida Hospital Brandon and MCR Health in Bradenton. She was previously vice director and section chief of obstetrics in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hillcrest Hospital, assistant professor of OB/GYN and reproductive biology at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, and assistant program director of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Women’s Health Institute. Dr. Perni earned her medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at MCP/Hahnemann University Hospitals (now Drexel University) in Philadelphia. She completed the Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program at Weill-Cornell/New York Hospital in Queens, New York, followed by a maternal-fetal medicine fellowship at University of Michigan Health Systems in Ann Arbor. She then completed the T32 Research Training Program at University of Michigan Health Systems. She also earned her Master of Public Health in epidemiology from the University of Michigan. Dr. Perni is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Premature Infant, Placenta Previa, and Polyhydramnios.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant and Necrotizing Enterocolitis.

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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Epilepsy in Children.

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 Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Premature Infant, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Gastrostomy.

"Rachelle Schwartz, D.O., specializes in maternal-fetal medicine at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. She joined the medical staff in July 2012 after completing a fellowship in maternal fetal medicine at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. Dr. Schwartz is a graduate of Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Bayfront Medical Center, where she served as chief academic resident. While at Bayfront she received the Laparoscopic Surgeon of the Year Award, Resident Academic Achievement Award and Academic Excellence Award. During her fellowship, Dr. Schwartz was first author for numerous poster and oral presentations for the annual meetings of the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine and Society for Gynecologic Investigation. Her interests are in gestational diabetes and multiple gestations. She has authored multiple papers including ""Glyburide Transport Across the Human Placenta"" (Schwartz R, et al.) in the Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ""Can a Single Preterm Ultrasound Accurately Predict Birth Weight in Gestational Diabetes?"" (Schwartz R, et al), and ""Can Third Trimester Ultrasound Predict the Presentation of the First Twin at Delivery?"" (Schwartz R, Fuchs A, Rosenn B), both published in the Journal of Maternal Fetal Medicine. Videos Meet Rachelle Schwartz, D.O.". Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Gestational Diabetes, Macrosomia, Premature Infant, and Placental Insufficiency.

Dr. Sipe is a key member of our maternal-fetal medicine team, providing care for many expectant patients whose infants may require care in our neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) or cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU), as well as surgery after delivery at Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital. Dr. Sipe serves as a faculty member for the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital in St. Petersburg and was awarded the Residency Teaching Award in 2024. He also serves as clinical faculty for the University of South Florida/HCA Florida Brandon Hospital Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency. Dr. Sipe earned his medical degree from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. He completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, serving as chief administrative resident in his final year. During his time at Emory, he received several teaching awards and was recognized for excellence in obstetrics, excellence in resident research and excellence in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Next, Dr. Sipe completed a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. In addition to providing care for high-risk pregnancies, Dr. Sipe’s clinical interests include advocacy for women's health. He has held several leadership roles with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, currently serving as the Early Career Fellow representation to the District XII (Florida) Advisory Council, vice chair of the District XII Maternal Mortality Committee and as a member of the ACOG National Quality and Safety Initiatives Delegation. Dr. Sipe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Placental Insufficiency, Premature Infant, Cervical Polyps, and ABO Incompatibility.

Dr. Cruz Ithier is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Institute. She joined the hospital staff in 2018. Dr. Cruz Ithier earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois in Chicago. She completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg where she served as education chief during her senior year. While at Bayfront she received the Research Award, Excellence in Obstetrics Award and the Resident Teacher Award. She then completed a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at Rutgers/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey where she was involved in clinical and basic science research. Her main interests are prenatal diagnosis with emphasis on first trimester ultrasound and preterm labor. She also is interested in resident education and simulation modules. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Dr. Ithier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant and Placental Insufficiency.

Dr. Apostolakis-Kyrus specializes in maternal-fetal medicine in the Johns Hopkins All Children's Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Institute. She earned her medical degree at Eastern Virginia Medical School and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency at Bayfront Health in St. Petersburg, Florida. She completed a fellowship in Maternal and Fetal Medicine at University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Apostolakis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Placental Insufficiency, Premature Infant, ABO Incompatibility, and Polyhydramnios.

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 Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Pneumothorax, Bilirubin Encephalopathy, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Gastroschisis, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Prieto is medical director of maternal-fetal medicine in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Institute. He specializes in the care of the mother and fetus in high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Prieto is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Medicine, where he also received a Master's in Public Health. He completed his residency in obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the University of Texas Health Science Center/Houston at L.B.J. General Hospital, where he was named Outstanding Chief Resident, followed by a fellowship in maternal fetal medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and Magee-Women's Hospital. He joined Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates in 1996. Dr. Prieto is the Clinical Practice Director for All Children's Perinatology Specialists. Videos Meet Jose Prieto, M.D. Dr. Prieto is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Placental Insufficiency, Premature Infant, Polyhydramnios, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

Joana Machry, M.D., FAAP, specializes in newborn medicine at the Johns Hopkins All Children's Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Institute. She serves as the program director for the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program and is an assistant professor in pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Machry received Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards for Clinical Collaboration and Teamwork for leading the NICU Pulmonary Taskforce in 2017 and the Tracheostomy Team in 2022. Dr. Machry received a Department of Pediatrics Teaching Excellence Award as a resident at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she completed her pediatric residency and fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Her clinical expertise and research interests include exploring optimal practices in newborn respiratory support and care, management of the most complex cases of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia with focus on neurodevelopmental outcomes, and innovation in medical education. In addition to leading the NICU Pulmonary Taskforce, she also leads the NICU Multidisciplinary Tracheostomy Team. Dr. Machry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux in Infants, Premature Infant, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

Dr. Akbari specializes in pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. He joined the medical staff in 2022. He also is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He also is director of Clinical Research in the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery in the Institute for Brain Protection Sciences. Previously, Dr. Akbari was an attending physician at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Akbari earned his medical degree and a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He also completed a residency in neurosurgery and served as chief resident at Washington University. He completed a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Alabama in Birmingham. Dr. Akbari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.

Dr. DiBartolomeo specializes in neonatology in the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Institute. Dr. DiBartolomeo earned her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She trained in pediatrics and completed a neonatology fellowship at University of Chicago, Comer Children’s Hospital. While at the University of Chicago, Dr. DiBartolomeo concurrently completed a clinical medical ethics fellowship through the MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics. Additionally, she holds a Master of Public Health from Nova Southeastern University. At Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, Dr. DiBartolomeo is the physician chair for the Human Values and Ethics Committee and serves on the Medical Executive Committee. She worked to develop and launch the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Fetal Care Program and serves as the medical director of the program, working with maternal-fetal medicine colleagues as well as various pediatric subspecialists to provide prenatal consultation and counseling, and to offer a coordinated, family-centered approach to the diagnosis and treatment of fetal anomalies that brings perinatal, neonatal and pediatric specialists to the patient. Her clinical and research interests include perinatal care and counseling, clinical medical ethics, neonatal palliative care and ethical issues at the margins of viability. Dr. Dibartolomeo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 2 Deficiency, Infantile Apnea, Clouston Syndrome, and Ectodermal Dysplasias.

Dr. Brooks specializes in neonatology with the Johns Hopkins All Children’s Maternal, Fetal & Neonatal Institute. She joined the hospital staff in 1997 and is associated medical director for the neonatal intensive care unit. Dr. Brooks earned her medical degree at American University of Beirut School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at Duke University Medical Center and her fellowship in neonatology at University of South Florida where she also attained a masters degree in public health. Dr. Brooks is a member of the American Board of Pediatrics and the Sub-board of Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine. She is also a member of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. She is proficient in English, French and Lebanese. Dr. Brooks is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Infantile Apnea, Hypothermia, and Premature Infant.

Prem Fort is a Neonatologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Fort is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Infantile Apnea, Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Apnea of Prematurity, and Premature Infant.

Stephanie Jean-Baptiste is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Jean-Baptiste is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Preeclampsia, Hemolysis, and HELLP Syndrome. Dr. Jean-Baptiste is currently accepting new patients.

Parul Zaveri is a Neonatologist in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Zaveri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Hypothermia, and Hypotonia.

Nadia Pile is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in St Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Pile is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Vaginal Bleeding Between Periods, Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Pile is currently accepting new patients.

Sayed El-Azeem is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Largo, Florida. Dr. El-Azeem has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Placenta Previa, Methimazole Antenatal Exposure, and Cervical Polyps. Dr. El-Azeem is currently accepting new patients.

Eve Rider is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Rider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Premature Infant. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy, Preeclampsia, and Hemolysis.