Pediatrix Neonatology Associates of Atlanta

About Our Practice

The mission of Neonatology Associates of Atlanta is to provide the most advanced and high-quality neonatal and pediatric intensive care in a compassionate and family-focused manner.

Board Certified Neonatologists, Pediatric Intensivists and Pediatricians

Services Offered

Blood Transfusion in Newborn

Process in which blood is given to a baby. This is a common need in premature babies and full-term babies born with health problems. A blood transfusion is a way to provide extra red blood cells (RBCs) to the baby. Red blood cells carry oxygen throughout the body and it is vital that the baby has a certain amount.
PICC Line
Umbilical Catheter

A thin tube that is placed in the body in order to draw out blood to be used for testing or to allow fluids and medicines to be given. This device serves as a passage that allows doctors and nurses to perform these functions as needed. An umbilical catheter is inserted into the umbilical cord in one of two ways; either into a vein (called an umbilical venous catheter or UVC) or into an artery (called an umbilical arterial catheter or UAC).

Conditions Treated

Prematurity
Air Leak Syndrome
Apnea of Prematurity

A condition in which a baby temporarily stops breathing while sleeping or resting. Many newborns have short pauses in their breathing (less than 20 seconds), but a baby is said to have apnea if he or she stops breathing for at least 20 seconds, has a slowed heart rate (bradycardia) or has a bluish color to the skin with a shorter pause in breathing. Periods of apnea may be accompanied by bradycardia and these events are called "spells" or "alarms."
Babies Born with Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)

The amount of sugar in our blood, called blood sugar or blood glucose, is the fuel that keeps all of our body systems working. If this level dips too low, it is called hypoglycemia. Low blood sugar can happen in any newborn, but some babies have a higher risk for it. Because a baby's body requires so much energy (sugar) after birth, low blood sugar usually occurs within the first few hours after birth. In general, the risk for low blood sugar in a healthy, full-term newborn declines shortly after birth. Yet, if blood sugar stays too low for too long without treatment, it can affect the brain. The effects can range from mild to severe, and may result in learning problems, vision problems and impaired development of motor skills and speech.
Brain Injury
Chronic Lung Disease

Also known as bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), occurs if growth in parts of a baby's lungs are disrupted, altering the lung structure and function. CLD can lead to continued lung problems for some children. Because severe CLD can cause decreased oxygen to parts of the baby's body, it also can lead to problems with the baby's heart, and with hearing, motor skills, speech and learning.
Congenital Heart Disease

Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a term used to describe a group of problems present at birth that affect the structure of the heart and/or the large vessels near the heart. There are many types of CHD. Some types may be detected before birth and, in some cases, may be treated before birth. Other types are not found until the baby is born, during childhood or in adulthood.
Congenital Malformations
Jaundice
Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN)
Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)

A problem with a baby's eyes. The retina is a thin layer of tissue that covers the back portion of the eyeball. In babies born early, blood vessels still need to grow in the retina. In some babies, these vessels grow too fast and in a corkscrew shape. This process can cause bleeding and scarring. Scarring sometimes pulls the retina off the back of the eye. This can cause loss of sight or decreased vision.
Hearing Loss and Hearing Disorders

Meet Your Care Team

Jeffrey Abrams, MD

Pediatrics

Charlene Banks, MD

Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Mandy Burnham, MD

Pediatrics

Lori Cash, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Jason Clayton, MD

Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Ann Contrucci, MD

Pediatrics

Laura Drohan, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Karen Dudley, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Jill Euteneuer, MD

Pediatrics

Alok Ezhuthachan, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Maggie Gongora, MD

Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Jennifer Gottschalk, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Sharon Hamre, MD

Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Annette Hinchcliffe, MD

Pediatrics

Michael Hinkes, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Treva Ingram, MD

Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Brett Jakaitis, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Sandy Jun, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Munir Kapasi, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Patrick Keenum, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Kenneth Kupke, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Michal Loventhal, MD

Pediatrics

Nabihah Mahmood, MD

Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Martha Manar, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Geoff Mickells, MD

Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Aaron Millage, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Davin Miller, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Anjali Parish, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Sarita Patel, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Alexander Santos, MD

Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Charlotte Shaak, MD

Pediatrics

David Shellington, MD

Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Lindsay Sikora, MD

Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Patrick Spafford, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Bharath Srivatsa, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Gregory Sysyn, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Karen Walson, MD

Pediatrics, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Agnieszka Wesolowski, MD

Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Danelle Wilson, MD

Pediatrics

Janna Benston, PPCNP

Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Kathleen Campbell, PPCNP

Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Certification

Jennifer Clayton Grier, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Beth Cochran, PNP

Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Mia Cotroneo, PPCNP

Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Annie Coursey, PNP

Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Elizabeth D'Agostino, PPCNP

Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Katie Davis, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Diane Doherty-Chandler, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Noah Fouts, PNP

Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Tara Griesemer, PA

Physician Assistant

Jordin Herr, PNP

Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Abby Jones, PPCNP

Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Dana Lerma, PNP

Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Bentley Maiava, PPCNP

Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Emily Marshall, PPCNP

Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Lakitia Matheney, PPCNP

Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Charles Matuza, PA

Physician Assistant

Kimberly Meade, PA

Physician Assistant

Mary Elizabeth Moore, PNP

Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Anne Olesen, PA

Physician Assistant

Lauren Penfold Crepeau, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Brittaney Rank, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Brianne Sammons, PPCNP

Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Jaime Scott, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Brenda Shorter, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Steven Smith, NP

Acute Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Nicole Spitalnick, PPCNP

Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Christine Straub, PPCNP

Primary Care Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Sarah Toney, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Dawn Tripp, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Jennifer Wheeler, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Nicole Younger, NNP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner

Locations

Pediatrix Neonatology Associates of Atlanta at Childrens at Scottish Rite

1001 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA GA 30342-1605

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Pediatrix Neonatology Associates of Atlanta at Northside Hospital Cherokee

450 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BLVD
CANTON GA 30115-8015

~ miles away

Pediatrix Neonatology Associates of Atlanta at Northside Hospital

1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA GA 30342-1606

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Pediatrix Neonatology Associates of Atlanta at Northside Forsyth Hospital

1200 NORTHSIDE FORSYTH DR
CUMMING GA 30041-7659

~ miles away

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About Our Practice

Board Certified Neonatologists, Pediatric Intensivists and Pediatricians

Blood Transfusion in Newborn

PICC Line

Umbilical Catheter

Prematurity

Air Leak Syndrome

Apnea of Prematurity

Babies Born with Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)

Brain Injury

Chronic Lung Disease

Congenital Heart Disease