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Mark Weems, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Memphis, TN

Mark Fellows Weems MD


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  • 848 Adams AveMemphis, TN 38103

  • Phone+1 866-870-5570

  • Fax+1 901-287-4845

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Summary

  • Dr. Mark Weems is a Memphis-based neonatologist specializing in neonatology and perinatology. He completed his fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at USC/LA General and his pediatrics residency at UC Irvine/Children's Hospital of Orange County. He is the Medical Director of the NICU at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and holds positions as an Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and a neonatologist at both Regional One Health and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital. Dr. Weems is also an Associate Editor at Pediatrics in Review. His experience includes conditions such as patent ductus arteriosus and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. He has been involved in clinical trials and has authored several publications in the field of perinatology. Dr. Weems has received honors, including the Doug Hixson Award from Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital.

Education & Training

  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Fellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2010 - 2013
  • University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange County
    University of California (Irvine)/Children's Hospital of Orange CountyResidency, Pediatrics, 2007 - 2010
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2009 - 2027
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2013 - 2027
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
    American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Doug Hixson Award Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, 2017
  • Best Research--First Place International Pediatric Simulation Society, 2014
  • Outstanding Clinical Poster Children's Research Foundation, LeBonheur Children's Hospital, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 2013

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia: Maximizing Survival  
    Weems MF, Jancelewicz T, Sandhu HS, NeoReviews, 12/1/2016

Lectures

  • The Premature Lung: Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia 
    Pediatric Surgery Ground Rounds, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital Memphis, TN - 9/21/2016
  • Internet of Peds: Catching Patients in the World Wide Web 
    Tennessee State Pediatric Conference, Franklin, TN - 9/16/2016
  • Medical Asepectcs of CDH 
    Mid-South Seminiar on the Care of the Complex Newborn, Memphis, TN - 1/30/2016

Authored Content

  • AAP Review: NICU Won't Be Replaced by A Plastic Bag Anytime Soon11/8/2018
  • AAP Review: NICU Won't Be Replaced by A Plastic Bag Anytime SoonNovember 2018
  • Grappling Hooks, Suction Cups, and Babies11/14/2016

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