Fetal Care Center

Every pregnancy deserves the highest level of care. For complex fetal-neonatal conditions requiring specialty care, the world-class physicians at the Fetal Care Center at Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian are here to provide comprehensive medical and surgical services. Our team helps families from New York City and beyond navigate high-risk pregnancies and congenital disorders with compassion and top-notch expertise.

Teaming Up to Care for Your Pregnancy

Located at the NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns, the Fetal Care Center brings together experts from across Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian to provide care as unique as each mother and pregnancy we serve. Our team includes:

• Maternal-fetal medicine specialists
• Neonatologists
• Specialists in pediatric medicine and surgery
• Geneticists and genetic counselors

Why Choose Our Fetal Care Center?

From diagnosis to delivery, the Fetal Care Center team cares for and supports you and your pregnancy every step of the way. We take pride in the capabilities that make our center one of New York City’s best for fetal care, including:

• Comprehensive fetal imaging. Our team includes sonographers and maternal-fetal medicine physicians skilled at using ultrasound to diagnose complex fetal conditions. If additional imaging were recommended, fetal MRI and fetal echocardiogram are also available.
• Genetic counseling and testing. Our genetic counselors can help you understand how a genetic condition could affect the health of your pregnancy. They can also educate you about diagnostic testing options, such as chorionic villus sampling and amniocentesis.
• Second opinions. Our team of experts can offer alternative perspectives for prenatal diagnoses, giving you additional insight to help you make informed decisions.
• Timely education and support. Once you connect with the Fetal Care Center, you’ll have access to a coordinator and nurse practitioner throughout your journey who can help you understand the process and coordinate the appointments you need. At every step, our team will provide education about your prenatal diagnosis and treatment options.
• Seamless delivery coordination. When it’s time to deliver, our experts will coordinate with your obstetrician and the delivery team at your hospital to update them on the services you received from us. Need to transfer your prenatal care to or deliver at our hospital? One of our maternal-fetal medicine specialists will lead your care team.
• Onsite Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). A multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners and nurses provides the highest level of care for critically ill and preterm babies in the NICU at Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns. The team also includes registered dietitians, respiratory therapists, physical and occupational therapists, feeding therapists, lactation specialists, pharmacists, social workers and case managers. Our NICU has a dedicated neonatal operating room and MRI located within the NICU. If your baby will require a NICU stay, our team can arrange a tour before the time of birth.
• Continuing care. After birth, we’ll help coordinate any specialty care your child needs. If that includes surgery, rest assured that, whenever possible, our surgeons will use minimally invasive techniques when possible.

What We Treat

Our pediatric specialists and subspecialists treat a variety of fetal disorders. If you have received a prenatal diagnosis not listed here, please contact us.

Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiothoracic Surgery

• Atrial and ventricular septal defects
• Atrioventricular septal defect
• Coarctation of the aorta
• Pulmonic stenosis
• Tetralogy of Fallot
• Total anomalous pulmonary venous return

Pediatric ENT and Craniofacial Program 

• Cleft lip and cleft palate
• Complex airway abnormalities
• Craniosynostosis

Pediatric Neurology and Neurosurgery

• Aqueductal stenosis
• Arachnoid cyst
• Dandy Walker malformation
• Hydrocephalus
• Spina bifida (myelomeningocele)
• Ventriculomegaly

Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

• Clubfoot
• Polydactyly (extra fingers or toes)
• Skeletal abnormalities, such as short limbs

Pediatric Surgery

• Anorectal malformations
• Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
• Congenital pulmonary airway malformation
• Duodenal atresia
• Esophageal atresia
• Gastroschisis and omphalocele
• Imperforate anus and anorectal malformations
• Lymphangioma
• Ovarian cyst
• Sacrococcygeal teratoma
• Tracheosophageal fistula

Pediatric Urology and Nephrology

• Hydronephrosis
• Multicystic kidneys
• Posterior urethral valves
• Renal agenesis
• Ureterocele

Contact Us

Our team of experts is here to provide the specialized care you need. To schedule an appointment at the Fetal Care Center, call (833) 923-3825 (833-WC-FETAL).