Daniel Dirnberger, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist
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Daniel Dirnberger

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Specialist | Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

1600 Rockland Rd Wilmington DE, 19803
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Dr. Daniel Dirnberger is a Neonatal-Perinatal Physician practicing in Wilmington, DE. Dr. Dirnberger cares for the critically ill newborn and premature infants, with a particular emphasis on severe respiratory failure requiring advanced respiratory support, including ECMO, pulmonary hypertension medical management, and high frequency ventilation. He is an expert in the care of the surgical neonate as well as interfacility critical care transport, including ECMO Transport. 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 and provide appropriate treatment.

Education and Training

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences MD 1994

Board Certification

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Pediatrics)

Provider Details

Male English

Areas of expertise and specialization

ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)Neonatal Critical Care TransportNeonatal Pulmonary HypertensionSkeletal DysplasiaNeonatal Ultrasound

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Director of Neonatology Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children 2014 - 2017
  • Medical Director, Neonatal Transport Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children 2015 - 2017
  • Associate ECMO Director, Neonatal Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children 2015 - 2017
  • Interim Division Chief, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children 2015 - 2017

Awards

  • Top Doctors 2016 Delware Today 
  • Top Neonatologist in Wilmington, DE 2016 International Association of Healthcare Professionals (IAHCP) 

Professional Memberships

  • A  

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Pediatrics, Extracorporeal Life Support Organization

Articles and Publications

  • Published

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His dedication and passion for helping children and their families.

Philanthropic Initiatives

  • US Air Force Physician, 1990-2014

Hobbies / Sports

  • Enjoys Sports, Bicycling, Skiing, Soccer

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Pediatrics

Areas of research

Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO); Pulmonary Hypertension; Advanced Neonatal Respiratory Management

Daniel Dirnberger's Practice location

1600 Rockland Rd -
Wilmington, DE 19803
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