Maternal-Fetal Medicine Definitions
Perinatologist: an OB-Gyn with fellowship training in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Also known as high-risk obstetricians. Provide outpatient and inpatient coverage.
OB-Gyn generalist: an OB-Gyn who covers deliveries for our MFM group and adolescent gynecology.
Neonatologist: a pediatrician with fellowship training in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. Also known as a newborn intensivist. Covers Neonatal Intensive Care Units (levels 3 and 4).
Newborn medicine physician: a pediatrician without fellowship training, but a clinical specialization in newborn care. Can have peds hospitalist fellowship, but is not specific to newborns. Covers Special Care Nurseries (level 2) and Newborn Nurseries (level 1).
Akron Children‘s Anywhere Mobile App
Managing your child‘s health, made easier
Akron Children‘s Anywhere Mobile App
Managing your child‘s health, made easier
Akron Children‘s Anywhere is designed to be your “go-to app” for managing your child‘s health. It provides tools for finding a primary care doctor or specialist, finding locations and directions, and making everyday health decisions as well as giving you quick, secure access to MyChart and other tools. And when your child needs care, the renowned experts at Akron Children‘s are just one tap away.
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