Overview
Dr. Yona Nicolau is a board-certified UCI Health pediatrician who specializes in neonatal and perinatal medicine. Her clinical interests include neonatal respiratory physiology, chronic lung disease in infancy and caring for extremely low weight infants.Nicolau earned her medical degree from Carol Davila University in Romania. She completed a residency in pediatrics at the UC San Francisco School of Medicine program in Fresno, Calif., where she served as chief resident. She then received fellowship training in neonatal and perinatal medicine at the UCI School of Medicine and UCI Medical Center, where she served as chief fellow. Before joining UCI Health, she served as medical director for respiratory care at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital in Loma Linda, Calif.She is a principal investigator on numerous clinical trials and hopes to study ways to improved care for infants with extremely low birth weights. She has made many presentations at national conferences and is the author or co-author of a number of papers published in major journals. And as chair of the Department of Pediatrics' clinical competency committee for the neonatal and perinatal fellowship program, she also is developing a clinical quality improvement program.
Dr. Nicolau is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Delayed Growth, Omphalocele, and Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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3800 W Chapman Ave Ste 2200, Orange, CA 92868
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Yona Nicolau
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Yona Nicolau?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Yona Nicolau by calling their office at 714-456-6920. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Yona Nicolau a top-rated expert for Gastroschisis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yona Nicolau is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastroschisis, 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. Yona Nicolau specialize in?
While Dr. Yona Nicolau is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Gastroschisis, Delayed Growth, and Omphalocele. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.
Does Dr. Yona Nicolau participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Yona Nicolau has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroschisis. You can view a list of Dr. Yona Nicolau's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Yona Nicolau accept my insurance?
Dr. Yona Nicolau accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-6920 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Delayed GrowthDr. Nicolau isAdvanced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- GastroschisisDr. Nicolau isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- OmphaloceleDr. Nicolau isAdvanced. Learn about Omphalocele.
- Experienced
- Congenital AthymiaDr. Nicolau isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Athymia.
- Infant Respiratory Distress SyndromeDr. Nicolau isExperienced. Learn about Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome.
- PneumomediastinumDr. Nicolau isExperienced. Learn about Pneumomediastinum.
- Retinopathy of PrematurityDr. Nicolau isExperienced. Learn about Retinopathy of Prematurity.