
Overview
Lamia Soghier, MD, MEd, MBA, is a professor of pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (GWSMHS). Dr. Soghier is a board-certified neonatologist and the Associate Division Chief for NICU operations, the medical unit director of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), and the NICU Quality and Safety Officer at Children’s National. She earned a medical degree from the University of Alexandria in Egypt and completed a pediatric residency at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and a neonatology fellowship at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx, New York. She oversees the quality and safety initiatives in the Children’s National Level IV NICU and leads its Quality and Safety team. She has collaborated in multiple multi-center quality improvement projects. She serves on the Executive committee of the Children’s Hospitals Neonatal Consortium and leads their Educational Advisory Committee. Dr. Soghier is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in both pediatrics and neonatology. She is an active clinician and researcher with multiple neonatology publications, articles, and book chapters. She has been funded by federal grants and awards from the National Institute of Health, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Patient-Centered Outcomes and Research Institute, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, in addition to multiple philanthropic grants. Dr. Soghier serves as the editor of the “Reference Range Values in Pediatrics” and the “Neonatal Simulation” guidebook published by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her current research and education focus on improving screening, treatment, and referral for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders in parents of hospitalized infants in the NICU and the Emergency Department through systems-based approaches and her educational research is directed at applying novel technology in skill acquisition by pediatric trainees.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Postpartum Depression, Retinopathy of Prematurity, Neonatal Sepsis, and Hypothermia.
Dr. Soghier is board certified in Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2007 and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2008. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Clinical Research
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The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Dr. Ahmet Baschat is director of the Center for Fetal Therapy and professor in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics. His areas of clinical expertise include prenatal diagnosis and therapy of a wide range of fetal conditions including congenital diaphragmatic hernia, intrauterine growth restriction, twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS), as well as other complications of monochorionic twin pregnancies. Dr. Baschat received his undergraduate and medical degrees from The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He earned his doctorate in medicine (Dr. Med) from the University of Lübeck, where he also completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Baschat also completed residencies at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and at University of Maryland Medical Center. He performed a fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at University of Maryland Medical Center and went on to develop its Center for Advanced Fetal Care. Dr. Baschat joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2014. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Baschat was professor and director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and the Section of Fetal Therapy at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Baschat’s research interests include interventions and management techniques for fetal growth restriction and placental insufficiency. He has also done extensive research on the use of high resolution prenatal ultrasound techniques, including Doppler and fetal echocardiography, to predict and detect fetal complications. Dr. Baschat serves on a variety of boards and is a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics & Gynecology and the International Fetal Medicine and Surgery Society. He has been recognized with several awards and honors, including the 2010 Award for Excellence in Research by the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Dr. Baschat’s passion for developing an individualized care plan for each of his patients has been the hallmark of his practice. Dr. Baschat is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Bilateral Renal Agenesis Dominant Type, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Endoscopy. Dr. Baschat is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Baschat is currently accepting new patients.
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Dr. Jena Miller is an assistant professor in the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics and the Department of Surgery at Johns Hopkins. She is also a member of the Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy. She has a wide range of training in fetal medicine and fetal therapy. Her expertise includes operative fetoscopy, management of complicated monochorionic twins, high-risk pregnancies, multiple gestations, prenatal diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Miller completed her undergraduate training at the University of North Florida, followed by medical school and residency at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She completed a maternal-fetal medicine fellowship at the University of Maryland and pursued additional opportunities in fetal medicine in Europe. Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Miller was an Assistant Professor in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School and served as the director for the Sentara EVMS Fetal Care Center. Dr. Miller’s research interests include risk assessment and management of complicated monochorionic pregnancies as well as use of simulation and modeling for improving fetal intervention techniques. She has received grant support from the Fetal Health Foundation for use of 3D printing of fetal spina bifida from ultrasound imaging. Dr. Miller is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is dedicated to teaching and was awarded the APGO Excellence in Teaching Award in 2014. She is absolutely dedicated to finding the optimal management plan specifically for each family. Dr. Miller is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Myelomeningocele, Bilateral Renal Agenesis Dominant Type, Lung Agenesis, and Endoscopy. Dr. Miller is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Miller is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
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. Dr. Northington is currently accepting new patients.
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Is Dr. Lamia M. Soghier a top-rated expert for Postpartum Depression?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lamia M. Soghier is classified as an Experienced expert for Postpartum Depression, 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. Lamia M. Soghier specialize in?
While Dr. Lamia M. Soghier is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Postpartum Depression, Retinopathy of Prematurity, and Neonatal Sepsis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.
Does Dr. Lamia M. Soghier participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lamia M. Soghier has published 39 articles and abstracts on conditions like Postpartum Depression. You can view a list of Dr. Lamia M. Soghier's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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Dr. Lamia M. Soghier accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-476-7409 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- HypothermiaDr. Soghier isExperienced. Learn about Hypothermia.
- Neonatal SepsisDr. Soghier isExperienced. Learn about Neonatal Sepsis.
- Postpartum DepressionDr. Soghier isExperienced. Learn about Postpartum Depression.
- Premature InfantDr. Soghier isExperienced. Learn about Premature Infant.
- Retinopathy of PrematurityDr. Soghier isExperienced. Learn about Retinopathy of Prematurity.


