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Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

Neonatal Care

Infant holding an adult's finger

Neonatology at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center has a rich history, dating back to the former Baltimore City Hospitals when it started one of the first neonatal intensive care units (NICU) in the city. In 1975, Johns Hopkins Bayview became the birthplace of the first Neonatal Transport team in the state of Maryland, run by the physicians with the Maryland State Police.

Today, we provide comprehensive care for premature infants and high-risk term or near-term infants. We serve a diverse patient population from Baltimore City and Baltimore County, as well as mothers and babies referred to Johns Hopkins Bayview from across Maryland, West Virginia and southern Pennsylvania.

Now Recruiting Research Study: Erythropoietin and Melatonin for Very Preterm Infants with Intraventricular Hemorrhage

The goal of this research study is to see if high doses of melatonin and erythropoietin (EPO) are safely tolerated by preterm babies born before 32 weeks gestation with severe brain bleeds.

Learn more about the study

Having a Baby at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

An overview video of obstetrical services, the neonatal intensive care unit, mother/baby postpartum unit and what to expect when having a baby at Johns Hopkins Bayview.

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Leadership

  • Kartikeya Makker, MBBS

    • Medical Director, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center NICU
    • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

  • Michelle Marie Gontasz, MD

    • Associate Medical Director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
    • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Neonatal Care Providers

Maureen Marie Gilmore, MD

  • Medical Director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Johns Hopkins Hospital
  • Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Jennifer Bertoni

NICU Patient Care Manager

Maryann Hiteshew, RRT

NICU Respiratory Care Supervisor

Contact Information

410-550-0382 phone
410-550-4224
410-550-1163 fax

Department of Pediatrics
4940 Eastern Avenue, AA Bldg. 2nd floor
Baltimore, MD 21224-2780