
Dr. Elizabeth A. Cristofalo, MD, MPH, FAAP
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
1800 Orleans St Baltimore MD, 21287About
Dr. Elizabeth Cristofalo is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Baltimore, MD. Dr. Cristofalo 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 Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1996
Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania 1996
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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Dr. Elizabeth A. Cristofalo, MD, MPH, FAAP's Expert Contributions
Do preterm babies always have late development issues?
Her developmental progress, and growth should be based on postmenstrual age (chronological age minus weeks premature). It doesn’t mean that she’s delayed. It just takes some time to catch up. READ MORE
My 5 days old baby is throwing up the milk she drinks. What should I do?
It would be helpful to have a log about intake and throw-up. READ MORE
Can I have a normal delivery if my first one was a caesarean?
It is possible to deliver vaginally after a c-section. You should consult with a perinatologist and discuss the type of prior c-section (low transverse or classical), any other complications of the prior c-section, and the risks and benefits of VBAC READ MORE
What are the multivitamins to be given to a 6 weeks old baby?
Are you breast feeding? If so, your baby needs vitamin supplements, primarily vitamin D and iron. If your baby was born prematurely, further supplementation may be necessary. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Inhibition of apoptosis by zinc: a reappraisal.
- Cell proliferation and cell death in immunosenescence.
- Extrauterine neuromaturation of low risk preterm infants.
- An exclusively human milk-based diet is associated with a lower rate of necrotizing enterocolitis than a diet of human milk and bovine milk-based products.
- Isolated prenatal choroid plexus cysts do not affect child development.
- Outcomes of preterm infants: morbidity replaces mortality.
- Newborn care practices in rural Bangladesh: Implications for the adaptation of kangaroo mother care for community-based interventions.
Dr. Elizabeth A. Cristofalo, MD, MPH, FAAP's Practice location
Johns Hopkins Medicine
1800 Orleans St -Baltimore, MD 21287Get Direction
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