25 of the Best Neonatologists in The United States

Sarosh Rana is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 31 years. Dr. Rana is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Preeclampsia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, and Neuralgia.

Darshan Shah is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Shah is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, and Omphalocele. Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Baha Sibai is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 54 years. Dr. Sibai is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Preeclampsia, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Eclampsia, Hysterectomy, and Salpingo-Oophorectomy.

Dr. Ruano focuses his clinical and research efforts on developing and investigating new minimally invasive fetal therapies such as fetal endoscopic tracheal occlusion (FETO) for congenital diaphragmatic hernia, fetal cystoscopy for fetal bladder obstruction, in utero repair of fetal spina bifida, fetoscopic laser ablation for twin-twin transfusion syndrome, in utero ultrasound-guided treatment for fetal tumors, in utero fetal cardiac interventions and in utero treatment of congenital anomalies. He is also focused on new prenatal imaging technologies including ultrasonography and magnetic resonance imaging. Dr. Ruano is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Lung Agenesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ruano is currently accepting new patients.

Hany Aly is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Aly is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Infantile Pneumothorax, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Aly is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, 1997.

Hector Mendez is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 22 years. Dr. Mendez is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Gestational Diabetes, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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.

"I can distinctly remember the awe and utter amazement I felt watching my first cesarean delivery. I knew that there was a baby inside the mother's abdomen, but it was amazing to see the doctors deliver it. To see it just ""pop out"". Still, to this day, I get that feeling of awe and amazement every time I help a mom deliver her baby. I feel so lucky to be part of such a wonderful moment in a family's life. As a maternal fetal medicine specialist, I take care of sick moms, sick babies, and sick pregnancies. Each day, while I get to help women and their families with big wins and happy moments, I also have the opportunity to help them through sad times and some of the worst moments of their lives. It is these hard and sad moments that make the happy ones even more meaningful. I also spend some of my time helping to teach medical students about Ob/Gyn. I really enjoy teaching, and sharing my love for Ob/Gyn with young learners is one of my favorite parts of my job. My other very important job is being a mom. I have three fantastic young boys that keep me busy and remind me on a daily basis how important family is. I love to swim and make jam. Apricot Jam is my favorite.". Dr. Dotters is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chromosome 13q Duplication, Trisomy 13, Trisomy 18, Hysterectomy, and Tubal Ligation. Dr. Dotters is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics/Gynecology, Obstetrics & Gynecology and American Board Of Preventative Medicine, Maternal & Fetal Medicine.

Robert Silver is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Midvale, Utah. Dr. Silver is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Placental Insufficiency, Placenta Previa, Gestational Diabetes, Preeclampsia, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Silver is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Silver is currently accepting new patients.

Mounira Habli is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Cincinnati, Ohio. She has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Habli is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Twin-To-Twin Transfusion Syndrome, Placental Insufficiency, Myelomeningocele, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, and Endoscopy. Dr. Habli is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - 2008 and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology - 2012. Dr. Habli is currently accepting new patients.

Maggie Kuhlmann is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She has been practicing medicine for over 13 years. Dr. Kuhlmann is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Preeclampsia, Premature Infant, Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy, and ABO Incompatibility.

Dr. Simhan is an experienced clinical and translational perinatal researcher, with focus on preterm birth. He completed his undergraduate studies and medical school at Boston University.  Following completion of internship and residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Simhan completed fellowship training in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Reproductive Infectious Diseases and Immunology.  He also received a Master of Science in Clinical Research from the University of Pittsburgh.He is active in establishing and implementing obstetrical patient safety and health care quality efforts, including obstetrical crisis medical emergency teams and labor induction process improvement.  These efforts have been acknowledged through receipt of the Fine Award for Health Care Quality Improvement from the Pittsburgh Regional Health Initiative and the Hospital Association of Pennsylvania, Achievement Award for Health Care Quality Improvement/Patient Safety. Dr. Simhan is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Hysterectomy, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Simhan is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Simhan is currently accepting new patients.

"Dr. Anna Palatnik joined the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in September, 2016 in our Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine. Dr. Palatnik received her Medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine at Tel-Aviv University, Israel, in 2009. She went on to complete her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee from 2009 to 2013 and then completed her fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine at the Northwestern University in Chicago from 2013-2016, prior to joining the Medical College of Wisconsin.Dr. Palatnik’s areas of expertise include high risk obstetrics with an emphasis on pregnancies complicated by maternal chronic medical condition, as well as fetal growth restriction, multiple gestations, preterm birth and cervical insufficiency. Her other areas of expertise are prenatal diagnosis and ultrasonography.Dr. Palatnik’s research interests include clinical obstetrics, fetal growth restriction and prenatal diagnosis of congenital heart disease. She has presented her research in several national and international meetings and has multiple peer-review publications.Dr. Palatnik is actively involved in the education of residents and medical students and has received ""The Northwestern University Best Residents’ Teacher award"" in 2016, as well as ""Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Medical Students Teaching Award"" in 2012.Dr. Palatnik sees patients in the Maternal Feta Care Center clinic at Froedtert Hospital, as well as the perinatology clinics at Froedtert Menomonee Fall Hospital and St. Joseph’s Health Center.Outside of work, she likes to spend time with her family and friends, enjoys traveling, yoga, piano playing and musicals.". Dr. Palatnik is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gestational Diabetes, Preeclampsia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Palatnik is board certified in Obstetrics And Gynecology and Maternal Fetal Medicine. Dr. Palatnik is currently accepting new patients.

Irene Stafford is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Stafford is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Syphilis, Polyhydramnios, Placenta Previa, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

James Byers is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in West Reading, Pennsylvania. Dr. Byers is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Gestational Diabetes, Methimazole Antenatal Exposure, and Fetal Enterovirus Syndrome. Dr. Byers is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology.

Neil Hamill is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Hamill is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, and Methimazole Antenatal Exposure.

Praveen Ballabh, MD, is an attending neonatologist, Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscientist at Children’s Hospital at Montefiore and Montefiore-Einstein. For more than two decades, Dr. Ballabh’s clinical focus has been in neonatology, working in level IV NICUs. His research is focused on intraventricular hemorrhage (IVH) and he has made major contribution to the field. In fact, he has been one of the known world leaders in the field of IVH research. Dr. Ballabh is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, Premature Infant, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Gastrostomy.

Shadi Malaeb is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Malaeb is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Hypothermia, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, and Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn. Dr. Malaeb is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Dr. Doshi specializes in neonatology at Johns Hopkins All Children’s. He sees patients at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Sarasota Memorial – Venice and HCA Florida Brandon Hospital, through a collaboration with Johns Hopkins All Children’s. He joined the hospital staff in 2025. Dr. Doshi’s clinical and research interests focus on the long-term outcomes among extremely prematurely born patients by monitoring targeted oxygen saturation, nutritional support for optimal growth, and strategies to reduce bronchopulmonary dysplasia rates. He was previously a neonatologist at Golisano Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida in Fort Myers. He earned his medical degree from Saurashtra University in Surendranagar, India. He completed a residency in pediatrics at Staten Island University Hospital, followed by a fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine at Cohen Children’s Medical Center. He also earned a Master of Public Health in epidemiology from Florida International University. He speaks English, Gujarati and Hindi. Dr. Doshi is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pneumothorax, Bilirubin Encephalopathy, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Gastroschisis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Doshi is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Maisa Feghali, MD, specializes in maternal and fetal medicine and is certified in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal and fetal medicine by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is affiliated with UPMC Bedford, UPMC Horizon, UPMC Hamot, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Altoona, UPMC Northwest, UPMC Mercy and UPMC Presbyterian. She completed her residency at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and medical degree at American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Feghali is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gestational Diabetes, Newborn Low Blood Sugar, and Preeclampsia. Dr. Feghali is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology and American Board Of Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Feghali is currently accepting new patients.

Robert Para is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Para is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Gestational Diabetes, Premature Infant, and Placenta Previa. Dr. Para is board certified in  .

Kelley Kovatis is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Kovatis is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Premature Infant, Cerebral Hypoxia, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, and Polydactyly. Dr. Kovatis is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Des Bharti is a Neonatologist practicing medicine in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Bharti is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Unilateral Pulmonary Hypoplasia, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Symphalangism Distal, and Preeclampsia. Dr. Bharti is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Soumini Chintala is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Chintala is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroschisis, Macrosomia, Congenital Syphilis, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Dr. Chintala is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

Aaron Caughey is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Caughey is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gestational Diabetes, Endometritis, Preeclampsia, Intrauterine Device Insertion, and Hysterectomy.