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9000 Franklin Square DrBaltimore, MD 21237
Phone+1 443-777-7050
Fax+1 443-777-7929
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Summary
- Dr. Fernando Mena is a dedicated neonatologist and perinatologist based in Baltimore, MD. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Chile in 1990, following which he pursued a residency in Pediatrics (2002-2004) and a fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (1996-1999), both at the University of Maryland. Dr. Mena's experience lies primarily in caring for newborns. He is also involved in clinical trials, serving as the Principal Investigator for a trial aimed at shortening the pharmacologic treatment of newborns with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS).
Education & Training
University of MarylandResidency, Pediatrics, 2002 - 2004- University of MarylandFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1996 - 1999
University of ChileClass of 1990
Certifications & Licensure
MD State Medical License 2004 - 2025
American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Clinical Trials
- Trial to Shorten Pharmacologic Treatment of Newborns With Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome (NOWS) Start of enrollment: 2020 Sep 28
Roles: Principal Investigator, Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Factors that Contribute to Neonatal Mortality at a Community Hospital.Chrystal Pristell, Alison Huffstetler, Serenity Budd, Fernando Mena
Maternal and Child Health Journal. 2025-05-01 - 6 citationsFormation of extracellular glutamate from glutamine: exclusion of pyroglutamate as an intermediate.Fernando V. Mena, Peter J. Baab, Carol L. Zielke, Y. Huang, H. Ronald Zielke
Brain Research. 2005-08-02
Other Languages
- Spanish
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