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Allen Cherer, MD, Pediatrics, Charlotte, NC, Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

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Pediatrics • Charlotte, NC

Neonatology

Dr. Allen Cherer is a Charlotte, North Carolina-based Neonatologist. Throughout his longstanding career, Dr. Cherer has dedicated his life to providing quality care to countless newborns and their families. Read on to learn more about Dr. Allen Cherer's accomplishments and insights.

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Summary

  • Dr. Allen Cherer is an experienced, board-certified neonatologist and pediatrician. Dr. Cherer has formed his career around a constant focus on the ever-changing world of neonatal care. He has gained over 30 years of experience since becoming introduced to newborn intensive care in the 1970s.

    Dr. Allen Cherer proudly serves his community by caring for its most vulnerable citizens. He aspires to provide the best care possible, implementing longstanding industry knowledge while constantly keeping himself in tune with modern trends and breakthroughs.

    • Irregular Breathing in Infants: An Overview

    Dr. Allen Cherer explores breathing irregularities in newborns.

    Irregular Breathing in Newborns

    Dr. Allen Cherer gives a closer look at breathing problems in newborns.

    An Overview: Neonatal Polycythemia

    (Slideshow) Dr. Allen Cherer gives a quick overview of neonatal polycythemia.

    COVID-19 and Breastfeeding: Key Considerations

    (Slideshow) Dr. Allen Cherer provides a look at a few suggested impacts of COVID-19 on breastfeeding.

    Neonatal Necrotizing Enterocolitis: Overview

    (Slideshow) Dr. Allen Cherer discusses neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis.

    Neonatal Septal Defects: An Overview by Dr. Allen Cherer

    Ventricular septal defects, or VSD, refers to an opening in the wall that separates the lower ventricles of the heart.

    Exploring Neonatal Sepsis

    Dr. Allen Cherer discusses neonatal sepsis.

    An Overview of Prader-Willi Syndrome

    Dr. Allen Cherer explores and gives a quick overview on neonatal Prader-Willi Syndrome.

    Neonatal Apnea: Overview

    Dr. Allen Cherer provides a quick look at neonatal apnea, a condition within neonatology.

    An Overview of Neonatal Macrosomia

    Dr. Allen Cherer discusses neonatal macrosomia.

    Neonatal Jaundice

    Dr. Allen Cherer provides an overview of neonatal jaundice.

    How to Become a Neonatal Professional

    Dr. Allen Cherer explores a few steps to becoming a neonatal professional.

    Top Neonatology Trends: 2020

    Dr. Allen Cherer explores 2020 trends in neonatology.

    Coronavirus and Pregnancy

    Dr. Allen Cherer explores pregnancy and the impact of COVID-19.

    Top 2020 Pregnancy Myths

    Dr. Allen Cherer explores top pregnancy myths for 2020.

    Neonatal Polycythemia: A Brief Overview

    Dr. Allen Cherer takes a look at neonatal polycythemia.

    COVID-19's Impact on Breastfeeding

    Dr. Allen Cherer discusses suggested impacts of COVID-19 on breastfeeding.

    Neonatal Necrotizing Enterocolitis

    Dr. Allen Cherer explores neonatal necrotizing enterocolitis.

Education & Training

  • Children's Hospital/Boston Medical Center
    Children's Hospital/Boston Medical CenterFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1984 - 1986
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1978 - 1980
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineInternship, Pediatrics, 1977 - 1978
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 1977
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaBA, 1970 - 1973

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1990 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1986 - 2025
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Most Compassionate Physician Nursing Staff, Northside Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia
  • Patient Care Excellence Award Nursing Staff, Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, North Carolina
  • Robert G. Spurling Memorial Award Dept. of Pediatrics, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 1980

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Tetralogy of FallotNovember 2020
  • Neonatal Septal DefectsJuly 2020
  • A Closer Look at Neonatal SepsisAugust 2019
  • A Brief History of NeonatologyJanuary 2019
  • Tetanus EliminationJuly 2018
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Press Mentions

  • Dr. Allen Cherer on 2019 Hiking Trends
    Dr. Allen Cherer on 2019 Hiking TrendsDecember 28th, 2018
  • Dr. Allen Cherer, a Neonatologist, on Tetanus Elimination
    Dr. Allen Cherer, a Neonatologist, on Tetanus EliminationJune 5th, 2018
  • Dr. Allen Cherer, a Neonatologist, on Antenatal Corticosteroids
    Dr. Allen Cherer, a Neonatologist, on Antenatal CorticosteroidsMay 7th, 2018
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