Raul C. Valdez
Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
1800 Orleans Street, 
Baltimore, MD 

Overview

Dr. Raul Chavez-Valdez is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His area of clinical expertise is Neonatology. Dr. Chavez Valdez completed Medical School in Lima Peru, Pediatric residency at University of Illinois at Chicago, and post-doctoral Fellowship in Neonatology-Perinatology and Community Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University-School of Medicine where he was awarded the 2007 Eudowood Board Bauernschmidt Fellowship Award. Since 2005 his research has been focused in mechanisms of neurotrophism with particular interest in the neurological disorders evolving during the perinatal period. His work has been reported in many national and international meetings and many publications in prestigious journals. He received the Johns Hopkins SOM Clinician Scientist Award and funding from the NINDS/NIH in 2017.

Dr. Valdez is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothermia, Cerebral Hypoxia, Apnea of Prematurity, and Infantile Apnea.

Dr. Valdez is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 68 peer reviewed articles.

Residency

University of Illinois Health, Pediatrics, 2005

Specialties

Neonatology

Licenses

Pediatrics in MD

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics

Fellowships

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Pediatrics, 2009

Languages Spoken

English
French
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
BMC HealthNet
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
First Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
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Locations

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

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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While Dr. Raul C. Valdez is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Hypothermia, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Apnea of Prematurity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.

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Yes. Dr. Raul C. Valdez has published 68 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypothermia. You can view a list of Dr. Raul C. Valdez'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. Raul C. Valdez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and BMC HealthNet. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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