
Dr. Nicolas Fm Porta MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
2300 N Childrens Plz Children's Memorial Chicago IL, 60614About
Dr. Nicolas Porta is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Porta cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants. Neonatal-Perinatal Physicians treat conditions such as breathing disorders, birth defects, infections, and any other life-threatening medical problems. They coordinate with their young patients families and other physicians to determine appropriate treatment.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1993
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Use of inhaled nitric oxide in the preterm infant.
- Randomized Trial of Late Surfactant Treatment in Ventilated Preterm Infants Receiving Inhaled Nitric Oxide.
- The Randomized, Controlled Trial of Late Surfactant: Effects on Respiratory Outcomes at 1-Year Corrected Age.
- Palliative care approaches to neonates with chronic respiratory failure.
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2900 NORTH LAKE SHORE DRIVE CHICAGO IL 60657