Neonatology Division

William M. Maniscalco, M.D., Chief

William M. Maniscalco, M.D., Chief

The Division of Neonatology at the University of Rochester is responsible for the care of premature and critically ill newborns born at Strong Memorial Hospital. In addition, newborns from other hospitals and emergency care facilities in Rochester and 13 surrounding counties in the Finger Lakes Referral Region are frequently transferred to us for care.

Clinical Units include:

We also provide support to the physicians and obstetricians in newborn services at Highland Hospital and the Unity System. (Learn more about our clinical activities.)

As the Regional Perinatal Center for the New York State Finger Lakes Region, the Division of Neonatology includes an infant transport service, perinatal consultation and education services, and a continuing care program for follow-up of high-risk infants who have received intensive care.

An active program of clinical and laboratory research complements the clinical activities of the Division of Neonatology and includes studies in the following areas:

The training of future Neonatologists through the Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program is a priority for the Division. Over 1,200 infants with a broad range of neonatal problems are admitted to the Level IIID NICU each year, providing trainees with extensive patient care experiences, including ECMO, iNO and cardiothoracic surgery. Competence is attained in delivery room management and in the diagnosis and treatment of most newborn disorders. Emphasis is placed not only on clinical expertise, but also on developing academic skills in education and in clinical and basic science research.

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