Fetal Team
Fetal Surgery and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Experience
The Fetal Care Center of Cincinnati provides unique maternal and pediatric hospital collaborative results in a single source for the excellent care families want and deserve at this most difficult time. All three institutions have worked together for decades and have a long, proven history of excellence in managing high-risk pregnancies.
The Fetal Care Center of Cincinnati is proud to be the site for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome / TTTS trial with Timothy Crombleholme, MD, FACS, FAAP, serving as the principal investigator.
Additionally, we are constantly investing in the latest advancements to bring our patients not only comprehensive care but also the most current and proven methods for advanced and accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine
The Fetal Care Center of Cincinnati offers extensive testing and management of high-risk pregnancies. Maternal-fetal specialists or perinatologists -- physicians with 2-3 years more training than regular OB / GYNs and who specialize in the care of women with pregnancy complications -- provide expert care to you and support to your OB / GYN.
Your plan of treatment may include regular visits to the maternal-fetal specialist and / or hospitalization. You'll receive your care at the Level III (highest level of expertise) perinatal units within Good Samaritan Hospital's Seton Center or University Hospital Birthing Center.
Our leading specialists include William Polzin, MD, associate director from Good Samaritan Hospital.
Fetal Surgery
Some fetal abnormalities require fetal surgery for your child. Fetal surgery may be performed in utero (while your baby is in your womb). Surgery may also be performed during delivery (Ex Utero Intrapartum Treatment procedure) and / or after you have had your baby.
The surgical program at the Fetal Care Center of Cincinnati is led by renowned expert, Timothy Crombleholme, MD.
Timothy Crombleholme, MD, FACS, FAAP (Director)
All surgery at the Fetal Care Center of Cincinnati is performed by a team led by Timothy Crombleholme, MD, director of the center. Dr. Cromblehome's entire career has been dedicated to fetal medicine and fetal surgery, giving him expertise and experience in all forms of fetal treatment.
Dr. Crombleholme has been involved in the two current federal programs in the area of fetal medicine, one for which he serves as principal investigator. Dr. Crombleholme has authored or co-authored numerous articles and a leading medical textbook on fetal medicine and fetal surgery.
Your baby's condition may require the care of a wide range of pediatric specialists. We are proud to have every pediatric specialty represented on staff at the Fetal Care Center of Cincinnati.
