Pregnancy Services
| Location 770 Welch Road, Suite 201 Palo Alto, CA 94304 |
Main Phone: (650) 498-4069 Fax: (650) 498-2583 |
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High-risk Pregnancy: (650) 498-2662 Genetics Counseling: (650) 723-5198 Perinatal Diagnostic Center: (650) 725-7030 Pre-Admission Information for Labor and Delivery |
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Services Overview
The Charles B. and Ann L. Johnson Center for Pregnancy and Newborn Services consolidates services for mother, fetus and neonate into a fully integrated clinical service line. It formalizes partnerships with physicians and staff dedicated to the health and well-being of child bearing families from conception through infancy. Center clinical services include:- Prenatal and postpartum care including fetal and genetic counseling and testing
- Diagnosis and counseling for low and high risk pregnancies
- Obstetrical delivery service including 24 hour in-house OB anesthesia coverage
- Neonatal intensive care services for critically ill newborns
- The Mary L. Johnson Development and Behavior Unit provides comprehensive evaluation and diagnostic services for children at medical risk for developmental delay
General Obstetrics
- Includes obstetric care provided by an obstetrician
High-Risk Pregnancy
- Specialists for high risk pregnancies deliver quality care to women experiencing pregnancies with fetal or maternal complications
Genetic Counseling
Genetic counseling is provided for both low- and high-risk pregnancies. Our experienced counselors and geneticists educate patients regarding the risks of:- Advanced maternal age
- Positive alpha fetoprotein screening
- Metabolic, chromosomal or physical abnormalities
- Teratogen exposure including chemotherapy, toxins, infections, alcohol, drugs or other medications
- Ultrasound-diagnosed problems
Perinatal Diagnostic Center
The Perinatal Diagnostic Center provides a number of diagnostic procedures, including high-resolution ultrasound, amniocentesis and non-stress testing. Learn more about the Perinatal Diagnostic Center.Faculty and Staff
Maternal-Fetal Medicine (High Risk Pregnancy)- Natali Aziz, MD
- Usha Chitkara, MD
- Jane Chueh, MD
- Maurice Druzin, MD - Division Chief, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Yasser El-Sayed, MD - Associate Chief, Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Deirdre J. Lyell, MD
- Amen Ness, MD
- Mary Norton, MD
- Marcy Rode, MD
- M. Mark Taslimi, MD