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Dr. Alfredo Cartaya MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
11375 CORTEZ BOULEVARD NICU BROOKSVILLE FL, 34613About
A devoted neonatologist, Dr. Cartaya is the Medical Director of Neonatology at HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital in Brooksville.
HCA Florida Oak Hill Hospital is a full-service hospital providing a range of medical services, including Women’s Health Care, Cardiology, Orthopedics and a 24/7 ER, in Brooksville. Their experienced care teams focus on listening to patients and caring for them like family. They work to understand patients’ needs and provide a personalized care experience.
Throughout his academic career, Dr. Cartaya received his medical degree from Universidad Central del Este Facultad de Medicina in the Dominican Republic in 1981, and completed his residency in pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM) in New York City in 1984. Finally, he completed his fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine also at AECOM in 1986. He has been in practice for more than 30 years.
Neonatology is a subspecialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially ill or premature newborns. It is a hospital-based specialty and is usually practiced in neonatal intensive care units. Neonatologists generally diagnose and treat newborns with conditions such as breathing disorders, infections, and birth defects, as well as coordinating care and medically managing newborns born prematurely, critically ill, or in need of surgery.
Education and Training
UNIVERSIDAD DEL ESTE MD 1981
Board Certification
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Pediatrics)
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Director of Neonatology Oak Hill Hospital 2020 - Present
Professional Memberships
- The American Academy of Pediatrics
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