About Neonatology

The Neonatal Division currently comprises seven full-time neonatologists that operate clinically in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at McMaster Children's Hospital. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is a 47-bed, tertiary level facility, which is the referral centre for a catchment area of 2.2 million and 27,000 births. The NICU has approximately 950 admissions annually, with an average length of stay of 16.4 days and an average occupancy rate of 80%.

The research profile of the Division and its exemplary productivity is a reflection of the collaborative efforts of its current members, and graduates of the program. The faculty are an integral part of the administrative framework of McMaster Children's Hospital and provide consultative services to health care professionals, both within the hospital and in the region. Members of the Division are highly recognized for their leadership in a number of national and international organizations, their educational contributions, and the development of the first clinical nurse specialist/neonatal practitioner program in Canada, through their collaboration with the School of Nursing.

The NICU also supports continued educational development for staff through several education days and sessions, e.g. the Clinical Nurse Specialist program, the ACNP Program, Pediatric Residence program, etc.

Division Members

Dr. Sourabh Dutta
Associate Professor

Dr. Salhab el Helou
Associate Professor, Neonatology

Dr. Christoph Fusch
Division Head
Professor, Neonatology
Jack Sinclair Chair in Neonatology

Dr. Michael Marrin
Associate Professor, Neonatology

Dr. Prashanth Murthy
Assistant Professor, Neonatology

Dr. Sandesh Shivananda
Assistant Professor, Neonatology

Dr. Sumesh Thomas
Associate Professor, Neonatology Medical Director, NICU

Emeritus Faculty

Dr. Bosco Paes
Professor Emeritus, Neonatology

Dr. Saroj Saigal
Professor, Neonatology

Dr. Jack Sinclair
Professor Emeritus, Neonatology

Dr. John Watts
Professor, Neonatology

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