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5501 Old York RdPhiladelphia, PA 19141
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Summary
- Dr. Rachel Fleishman is a neonatologist and perinatologist based in Philadelphia, PA, currently practicing at Einstein Physicians and Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia since 2019. She completed her medical education at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and a fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at the University of Washington. Her clinical focus areas include meconium aspiration syndrome and neonatal resuscitation among others. Dr. Fleishman has contributed to several publications, including work in The Lancet, and is a recipient of the Wakley Prize in 2020.
Education & Training
University of WashingtonFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2010 - 2013- University of WashingtonResidency, Pediatrics, 2005 - 2008
Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
WA State Medical License 2008 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2013 - 2026
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics- American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Wakley Prize The Lancet, 2020
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A doctor's lineage.Rachel Fleishman
Lancet. 2025-02-01 - 1 citationsWhat Is the Relative Value of a Baby?Rachel Fleishman
The New England Journal of Medicine. 2025-01-30 - 2 citationsPediatric Resident Perceptions of a Narrative Medicine Curriculum.Raymond A Cattaneo, Natalie González, Abby Leafe, Rachel Fleishman
The Journal of Medical Humanities. 2024-06-01
Journal Articles
- Learning How to ListenFleishman R, Medical Economics, 12/8/2019
Other
- I Was Caring For A Patient With Down Syndrome. A Fellow Doctor’s 8-Word Remark Left Me Stunned.Rachel Fleishman
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/down-syndrome-patient-doctor-compassion_n_67e55e02e4b08ebfbbf9896f
HuffPost - 4/8/2025 - You Can Do Everything 'Right' and Still Have a Preterm BirthFleishman, R
https://time.com/6224894/preterm-birth-early-labor-myths/
TIME - 10/18/2022 - I'm a Doctor Who Cares for Newborns. I'm Nervous After RoeFleishman, Rachel
https://time.com/6194718/newborn-care-after-roe-essay/
TIME - 7/8/2022
Authored Content
- When Nothing Bad HappensDecember 2024
- Rural Hospitals Are Closing Labor and Delivery Services. Babies’ Lives Are in JeopardyApril 2023
- How Fleishman is in Trouble Made me a More Empathic DoctorJanuary 2023
Press Mentions
Rural Hospitals Are Closing Labor and Delivery Services. Babies’ Lives Are in JeopardyApril 18th, 2023
‘We Breathe for Babies’: Video of Fragile Ukrainian Newborns Makes the Cost of War Vivid for a Philly NeonatologistMarch 7th, 2022- Omicron Revived a Heartbreaking Pandemic Measure in NICUsFebruary 18th, 2022
Professional Memberships
- Member
- academic pediatric associationMember
External Links
- TEDxhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1lPb-IWx9U&t=4s
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