
Overview
Gillian Headley, MD, is a UW Health neonatologist and director of the Women and Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. She cares for newborns who are critically ill and require time in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) before going home.Dr. Headley treats the smallest, most vulnerable patients. Many are infants who were born prematurely and have underdeveloped lungs or complex health conditions.Using a patient-centered, family-focused approach to care, Dr. Headley is committed to providing the best care possible for her patients and empowering their caregivers with the skills and confidence they need to care for their babies at home once they are discharged from the hospital.Dr. Headley wholeheartedly believes neonatology is her true calling. She is honored by the trust parents place in her and she strives to provide comfort to families during this stressful time.Outside of work, Dr. Headley enjoys discovering new foods, both fine dining and street food, as well as traveling. She frequently visits Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean, where she was born.When I’m caring for an infant, I’m caring for their entire family. I take that responsibility very seriously.
Dr. Headley is board certified in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine.
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Locations
1350 Charles St, Rockford, IL 61104
UnityPoint Health - Meriter Newborn Intensive Care Unit
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA. Dr. Kaluarachchi is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Neonatal Hypothyroidism, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome. Dr. Kaluarachchi is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Kaluarachchi is currently accepting new patients.
Women And Children's Hospital Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic
Kara Hoppe, DO, PhD, is a UW Health maternal-fetal medicine doctor and a professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She also serves as the vice chair of clinical research for the department. Dr. Hoppe brings deep experience caring for people with complex pregnancies and has served in leadership roles supporting high-quality perinatal care.Dr. Hoppe specializes in caring for patients with high-risk pregnancies and complex medical needs. She treats conditions such as heart problems that are present before or develop during pregnancy, high blood pressure disorders, diabetes, cervical insufficiency, alloimmunization, fetal conditions and genetic disorders. She works with patients who need advanced monitoring or support throughout pregnancy to keep both parent and baby as healthy as possible.In her practice, Dr. Hoppe focuses on providing personalized and evidence-based care. She believes in partnering with patients, listening closely to their concerns and helping them understand their health and treatment choices in clear, supportive language. Her approach includes community engaged care that aims to improve outcomes during pregnancy and after childbirth. She leads programs designed to support ongoing health after delivery, including remote monitoring to help patients safely manage blood pressure at home.Outside of work, Dr. Hoppe enjoys hiking, canoeing, hockey, photography, creating art and spending time with her family and pets. Dr. Hoppe is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Preeclampsia, Placenta Previa, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Cerebral Hypoxia. Dr. Hoppe is board certified in Obstetrics And Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Dr. Hoppe is currently accepting new patients.
Women And Children's Hospital Maternal-Fetal Medicine Clinic
Janine Rhoades, MD, is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at UW Health and an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She cares for patients with pregnancies that are considered high risk due to their own medical conditions or issues with the baby.Dr. Rhoades treats a wide-range of pregnancy complications, including high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease, cervical insufficiency, problems with the placenta, fetal abnormalities, organ malformation and preterm labor.With great compassion and expertise, Dr. Rhoades helps women manage the physical and emotional challenges of high-risk pregnancy. She recognizes that her medical specialty requires an intricate balance of care for mother and baby. Knowing this, she takes care to reassure, educate and empower her patients while also providing the best treatment possible.Away from the clinic, Dr. Rhoades enjoys family time, college sports and travel.We reassure, educate and empower high-risk pregnancy patients to take care of themselves while also providing the best treatment possible. Dr. Rhoades is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Small for Gestational Age, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Premature Infant, and Preeclampsia. Dr. Rhoades is board certified in Obstetrics And Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Dr. Rhoades is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gillian M. Headley
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Dr. Gillian M. Headley accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 779-696-4425 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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