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Neonatal Special Care Unit Should your newborn require extra medical attention, our technologically advanced, eight-bed Level II Neonatal Special Care Unit and its specially trained staffed are prepared for any difficulty. Our experienced and knowledgeable team includes two neonatologists--newborn specialists trained to handle high-risk pregnancies and deliveries. Our Neonatal Special Care Unit offers a calm, caring environment. Its protective, quiet atmosphere with subdued lighting, helps babies grow and gain weight faster. We realize that when a baby requires special care and observation, parents need special consideration, too. We’re aware of your needs. That’s why we respond to your questions and concerns quickly and involve you in the care of your child. Thomas F. Allred, MD, is a graduate of the University of Virginia and the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Allred completed residency and fellowship programs at Duke University. Board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Dr. Allred has special expertise in critically ill neonates and mechanical ventilation. He places special emphasis on developmental follow-up.

Sami B. Elhassani, MD, is a graduate of Baghdad College, Baghdad, Iraq, and received his medical degree from the University of Baghdad. He completed his internship training at Meriden Hospital, Meriden, Conn., a pediatric residency program at District of Columbia General Hospital, Washington, D.C., and a neonatal fellowship program at the University of Southern California. Dr. Elhassani is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is certified by a sub-board of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. For more information about the Neonatal Special Care Nursery, contact Deborah Anderson at 573-3011.