Dr. Michael L. Spear, MD
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
4745 Ogletown Stanton Rd Medical Arts Pavilio Newark DE, 19713About
Dr. Michael Spear is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Newark, DE. Dr. Spear 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.
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Dr. Michael L. Spear, MD's Expert Contributions
My baby who is 8 months old had convulsions. What could be the reason?
you should have an evaluation with your pediatrician. It's possible that the convulsions are due to the fever, but there are other diagnoses that need to be considered. A good pediatrician will go through these with you in person, to explain them fully. It would take a long time to do this via email, and that is not in your best interest. You want something there who can answer any questions you might have at the time. READ MORE
My second child is 14 months old and hasn't taken her first steps. Is something wrong?
there is a range of when first steps occur, which can be as late as 16-18 months. Have your pediatrician do a physical exam and developmental assessment to make sure everything else on track READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Effect of sleep position on apnea and bradycardia in high-risk infants.
- Family reactions during infants' hospitalization in the neonatal intensive care
- THE SPECIFIC-PATHOGEN-FREE PROGRAM TODAY.
- Human mammary gland function at the onset of lactation: medium-chain fatty acid
- Milk and blood fatty acid composition during two lactations in the same woman.
- Communicating with parents of premature infants: who is the informant?
- Ghrelin and cholecystokinin in term and preterm human breast milk.
- Closure of the ductus arteriosus with indomethacin in ventilated neonates with respiratory distress syndrome. Effects of pulmonary compliance and ventilation.
- Forgotten parent: NICU paternal emotional response.
- The use of role play for interdisciplinary teaching of palliative care
- C-Section and Referential Opacity.
- Teaching the Art of Difficult Family Conversations.
- Feeding the low birth weight infant.
- Intravenous administration of lipid emulsions to premature infants.
- The hematofluorometer: a rapid assay for bilirubin and bilirubin binding.
Dr. Michael L. Spear, MD's Practice location
Practice At 4745 Ogletown Stanton Rd Medical Arts Pavilion One Suite 217
4745 Ogletown Stanton Rd Medical Arts Pavilio -Newark, DE 19713Get Direction
Drexel University College of Medicine
245 N 15th St -Philadelphia, PA 19102Get Direction
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