
Overview
Suma Hoffman MD, MS, earned both her undergraduate degree, B.S. in Public Health, Nutrition (2002), and medical degree (2006) from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She then went on to complete pediatric residency in 2009 and perinatal-neonatal fellowship in 2012 at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C. From 2012-2020, she was an assistant professor of Pediatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine where she worked as a neonatologist in their level IV NICU, served as the associate program director of the Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Program, the director of Neonatal Simulation and NRP training, and was active in mentoring medical students, residents and fellows in research projects. During this time, she also obtained a Master's of Science in Epidemiology and Preventative Medicine with a focus in clinical research. Dr. Hoffman is now an attending physician in the Children's National Neonatology Division. She is the associate director of the Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Program. Dr. Hoffman's primary research focus is in evaluating hemodynamic status in neonates and the relationship to both short-term and long-term outcome in this vulnerable population. She utilizes Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) to non-invasively measure regional tissue perfusion in these patients in relation to their blood pressure and medication exposure. She also maintains an active interest in simulation and education.
Dr. Hoffman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Cerebral Hypoxia, Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and Atresia of Small Intestine.
Dr. Hoffman is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 2014. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles.
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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 14 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.
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Mehmet Turan is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Turan is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Polyhydramnios, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Hysterectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.
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Sarah Mulkey, MD, PhD, is a prenatal-neonatal neurologist in the Division of Prenatal Pediatrics at Children’s National Hospital. Dr. Mulkey joined the Prenatal Pediatrics Institute in 2016. She grew up in South Florida and earned a medical degree from the Florida State University College of Medicine in 2005. She completed a residency in child neurology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. Following completion of her residency, Dr. Mulkey became the first and only dedicated neonatal neurologist in Arkansas providing state-of-the-art neurologic care to newborns with a variety of complex neurologic conditions. She was the site-principal investigator at Arkansas Children’s Hospital for the Phase II clinical trial for Erythropoietin as a neuroprotective agent for neonatal hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy led by UCSF (Dr. Yvonne Wu). In 2015, Dr. Mulkey earned a PhD in clinical and translational sciences to further support her development as a clinical researcher. Her research interests include brain injury in the fetus and newborn, brain growth and development and neurodevelopmental outcomes in newborns at risk for brain injury. Dr. Mulkey is an active member of the Society for Pediatric Research and the Child Neurology Society. Her clinical expertise and interests focus on abnormal development or injury to the developing brain. She has authored multiple peer-reviewed manuscripts on topics related to newborn brain injury, neuroprotection, neuroimaging of the newborn brain and on neurodevelopmental outcomes. She enjoys exploring the Washington, D.C., area and visiting parks with her husband and three young children. Dr. Mulkey is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Zika Virus Disease, Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Encephalitis Lethargica. Dr. Mulkey is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2011.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Suma B. Hoffman
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Is Dr. Suma B. Hoffman a top-rated expert for Premature Infant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Suma B. Hoffman is classified as an Advanced expert for Premature Infant, 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. Suma B. Hoffman specialize in?
While Dr. Suma B. Hoffman is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Premature Infant, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.
Does Dr. Suma B. Hoffman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Suma B. Hoffman has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Premature Infant. You can view a list of Dr. Suma B. Hoffman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Suma B. Hoffman accept my insurance?
Dr. Suma B. Hoffman 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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- Premature InfantDr. Hoffman isAdvanced. Learn about Premature Infant.
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- Agyria Pachygyria PolymicrogyriaDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria.
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- Bilateral Perisylvian PolymicrogyriaDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Coach SyndromeDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about Coach Syndrome.
- High Blood Pressure in InfantsDr. Hoffman isExperienced. Learn about High Blood Pressure in Infants.

