Frances J. Northington
Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Frances J. Northington

Neonatology
4940 Eastern Avenue, 
Baltimore, MD 
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Expertise in
5
conditions
4940 Eastern Avenue, 
Baltimore, MD 

Overview

Dr. Frances Northington is a professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her area of clinical expertise is neonatal and perinatal medicine. Dr. Northington is one of the founders and co-directors of the Neurosciences Intensive Care Nursery at Johns Hopkins, which brings together experts from neonatology, pediatric neuroradiology, pediatric neurology, maternal fetal medicine, developmental medicine and the Kennedy Krieger Institute to care for newborns who have developmental brain abnormalities or are at high risk of neurological injuries. She received her medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia. She went on to complete a residency at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital and a fellowship at the University of Virginia.

Dr. Northington is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothermia, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Premature Infant, and Cerebral Hypoxia.

Dr. Northington is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 122 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Northington is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neonatology

Licenses

Pediatrics in MD

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics

Fellowships

UVA Health University Hospital, Neonatology, 1992

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
4940 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224
Other Locations
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
1800 Orleans Street, Baltimore, MD 21287

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Frances J. Northington

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Frances J. Northington?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Frances J. Northington by calling their office at 410-550-0100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Frances J. Northington a top-rated expert for Hypothermia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Frances J. Northington is classified as an Elite expert for Hypothermia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Frances J. Northington specialize in?

While Dr. Frances J. Northington is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Hypothermia, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, and Premature Infant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.

Does Dr. Frances J. Northington accept my insurance?

Dr. Frances J. Northington accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-550-0100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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