Centers of Excellence

NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit)
We understand that having your baby admitted to the intensive care nursery is an emotional experience for you. The NICU is staffed by board-certified neonatologists who are educated, skilled and equipped to handle critical newborn situations. The St. Alexius NICU has been serving the region for more than 25 years.

The St. Alexius NICU has state-of-the art technology and equipment to care for those born:

• Prematurely
• With respiratory complications
• With life-threatening medical conditions

Care conferences may be held periodically with family members and the health care team to discuss the diagnosis, treatment and progress of your baby. Prior to your baby’s discharge, your primary nurse will coordinate discharge teaching, and cover all of your baby’s needs such as feeding and bathing, to help you feel comfortable in caring for your baby at home.

Children’s Health Physicians
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
Patricio Fernandez, MD
Jamal Kriem, MD

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Karen Brown, MD
Patricio Fernandez, MD
Mahesh Patel, MD

Family Practice
Laura Archuleta, MD

Pediatric Neurology
Siriwan Kriengkrairut, MD

Pediatric Allergy
Arkapol Piyamahunt, MD

Pediatric Cardiology
Patricio Fernandez, MD