Meet the neonatal experts
We think of our neonatal team as a family, caring for other families. That means we work closely with referring physicians as well as parents to deliver the best care for babies in need.
As one of the largest neonatal teams in the region, we’re able to care for the most acutely ill newborns in our Level III-IV NICUs and for less fragile babies in our Level II sites. We offer 24/7 access to a neonatologist so physicians can consult with our team on urgent needs. And to support families on their journey, we provide child-life specialists, dietitians, music therapists, neonatal nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, social workers, spiritual counselors and more.
Our team partners with the childbirth experts at The Mother Baby Center, a collaboration between Allina Health and Children’s Minnesota. The partnership helps us deliver consistent, high-quality care while limiting unnecessary variation and making swift improvements in best practices. Our physician and NNP teams also partner with regional hospitals to provide expertise in other health systems and communities.
Our physician team
Interim Medical Director, Neonatology
Director of Neonatal Quality
Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics
Children's Minnesota Employee
Medical Director, St. Paul Level III NICU
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics
Children's Minnesota Employee
Medical Director, Neonatal Outreach
Sit Investment Associates Endowed Chair in Neonatology
Medical Director of Methodist Hospital Special Care Nursery, Regions Hospital Special Care Nursery, Lakeview Hospital Special Care Nursery and Hudson Hospital Enhanced Care Nursery
Professor and Associate Residency Program Director, University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics
Children's Minnesota Employee
Medical Director, Minneapolis Level IV NICU and ECMO
Children's Minnesota Employee
Medical Director, Neonatal Outpatient Clinic Services
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics
Children's Minnesota Employee
Medical Director, Neonatal Research
Associate Program Director, University of Minnesota Neonatal Perinatal Fellowship Program
Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics
Children's Minnesota Employee
Medical Director, Ridgeview Medical Center NICU, St. Francis Special Care Nursery, Mercy Level III NICU
Children's Minnesota Employee
Staff neonatologist
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics
Children's Minnesota Employee
Medical Director, Neonatal Transport and Neonatal Virtual Care
Children's Minnesota Employee
Staff neonatologist
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics
Children's Minnesota Employee
Staff neonatologist
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics
Children's Minnesota Employee
Staff neonatologist
Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics
Children's Minnesota Employee
Staff neonatologist
Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics
Children's Minnesota Employee
Staff neonatologist
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics
Children's Minnesota Employee
Staff neonatologist
Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics
Children's Minnesota Employee
Medical Director, Infant Care Center and Special Care Nursery
Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Minnesota, Department of Pediatrics
Children's Minnesota Employee
Advanced practice leadership team
Children's Minnesota Employee
Program directors
Melissa Markfort, MBA
Director of Provider Practice
Karen Martin, MAN, BSN, NEA-BC
Director of Neonatal Care Services
Doctors and healthcare providers
For immediate access to a Children’s Minnesota neonatologist
Please call our Children’s Minnesota Physician Access line and ask for the neonatologist at 1-866-755-2121 available 24/7 for referral, consult, admission and transport assistance.
Printable Program Material
We offer the largest high-risk neonatal care program in the upper Midwest.
