Maria E DiMusto-Poortenga MD FAAP (She/Her)

[Pronunciation: Mariel ]

Neonatal Infections, Neonatal Neurodevelopment, Neonatal Respiratory Failure & Lung Development

Professor Of Clinical Pediatrics Michigan State University, Medical Director Breastfeeding Medicine Professor of Pediatrics Western Michigan University Emeritas

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1227 E Rusholme StGénesis Medical Center NICUDavenport, IA 52803
Phone+1 616-685-6938

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Summary

Dr. Maria DiMusto-Poortenga is a neonatologist based in Davenport, IA, specializing in Neonat/Perinatology with a focus on neonatal neurodevelopment. She completed her fellowship and residency in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine and Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center, with her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Dr. DiMusto-Poortenga currently practices as a neonatologist with Onsite Neonatal Partners Inc and at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Previously, she worked with Genesis Health System. Her professional interests include breastfeeding medicine and FAAP. She has been recognized with awards such as the Exemplary Care Award from Genesis Medical Center and has contributed to research with publications like the study on anti-Vw causing hemolytic disease.

Education & Training

Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1995 - 1997
Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1992 - 1995
Michigan State University College of Human MedicineClass of 1992

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