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John Widness, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Iowa City, IA

John A Widness MD


Professor, Pediatrics, University of Iowa College of Medicine

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  • 200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242

  • Phone+1 319-356-8102

  • Fax+1 319-356-4685

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Education & Training

  • Case Western Reserve Univ/Univ Hosps Cleveland Med Ctr/Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital
    Case Western Reserve Univ/Univ Hosps Cleveland Med Ctr/Rainbow Babies and Childrens HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 1973 - 1975
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationInternship, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1973
  • Duke University School of Medicine
    Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1972

Certifications & Licensure

  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1988 - 2018
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
    American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Higher or Lower Hemoglobin Transfusion Thresholds for Preterm Infants  
    Haresh Kirpalani, Susan R Hintz, Betty R Vohr, Waldemar A Carlo, Kathleen A Kennedy, Robin K Ohls, Kurt Schibler, John A Widness, John AF Zupancic, Myra H Wyckoff, Wil..., The New England Journal of Medicine

Grant Support

  • Red Cell Survival Following Transfusion In InfantsNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2006–2010
  • Neonatal Anemia:Pathophysiology And TreatmentNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2006–2010
  • Administrative, Statistical, Research, And LaboratoryNational Heart, Lung, And Blood Institute2006–2010
  • Physician Training Program In Neonatal BiologyEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2003–2007
  • Erythropoietin Physiology And Pharmacology In InfantsNational Center For Research Resources2004–2005

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