Services & Specialties
Neonatology

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Get expert care for premature and critically ill newborns from a nationally recognized neonatal team.
Patient Rai'lynn Boykins is seen in the NICU for hyperbilirubinemia/Jaundice.

Expert Neonatal Care for Your Baby’s Most Complex Needs

When your newborn needs intensive care, it can feel overwhelming. You want answers from experts you can trust.

As part of the Perinatal Institute at Cincinnati Children’s, our neonatal team cares for premature and critically ill newborns with complex needs. We bring specialists together from across the hospital to give your baby coordinated care and a clear plan.

Our team treats all newborn conditions, including but not limited to lung, heart, brain, airway and digestive conditions. We also care for babies who need advanced support after birth.

Why Choose Neonatology at Cincinnati Children's?

  • No. 3 neonatology program with nationally recognized newborn care experts
  • Team-based care that brings neonatal and pediatric specialists together for your baby
  • More than 4,100 NICU admissions each year ensures deep neonatal experience across our network
  • Second opinions to help families understand complex diagnoses and care options

The Best Care for Your Baby Before, During and After Birth

No. 3 Neonatology Program Nationally

Our neonatology program is nationally ranked No. 3 in the 2026-27 list of Best Children’s Hospitals published by U.S. News & World Report.

Our Level IV NICU provides the region’s highest level of neonatal intensive care.

Experience Across the Region

Our neonatal team includes more than 50 neonatologists who manage admissions each year across 12 regional NICUs and Special Care Nurseries.

One Coordinated Care Plan for Your Baby

Complex newborn care often requires experts from several specialties. Our team-based care brings those experts together around your baby to share information and create one coordinated care plan.

At Cincinnati Children's, your baby has access to specialists across the entirety of our pediatric health system. These include experts in heart, lung, brain, fetal, digestive and surgical care, just to name a few.

Advanced Diagnosis and Treatment for Newborns

Some newborns need highly specialized diagnosis and treatment. Our teams offer advanced options for babies with rare or serious conditions.

These include genetic testing and advanced diagnostics, as well as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for heart and lung support. Other services include advanced kidney support and specialized neurological care.

Our teams also use advanced newborn imaging. Specialized programs care for babies with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) and congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH).

Expert Second Opinions

Second opinions can give your family more information about your baby’s care. They can also help you understand possible treatment choices.

Cincinnati Children’s offers an online second opinion option for families seeking neonatal expertise.