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Anna-Kaisa Niemi, MD, PhD

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Pediatrician

Gender: Female
Experience: 16 years

About Anna-Kaisa Niemi, MD, PhD

Anna-Kaisa Niemi, MD, PhD is a neonatal-perinatal medicine pediatrician, clinical geneticist (m.d.), clinical biochemical geneticist, and pediatrician. Dr. Anna-Kaisa Niemi has 16 years of experience in neonatal-perinatal medicine.

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Education

Anna-Kaisa Niemi, MD, PhD earned degrees of a Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy.

Licenses

Anna-Kaisa Niemi, MD, PhD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since September 25, 2007, and her NPI number is 1497941397.

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Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Pediatrician

Dr. Anna-Kaisa Niemi is a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Pediatrician in San Diego, CA with special training and skill in providing care to critically ill newborn infants. As a Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Pediatrician, Anna-Kaisa Niemi, MD, PhD performs diagnosis and treatment of critical conditions of newborns. Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine is a specialty of pediatrics that consists of the medical care of newborn infants, especially the ill or premature newborn. This hospital-based specialty is usually practiced in neonatal intensive care units. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Pediatricians include prematurity, low birth weight, intrauterine growth restriction, breathing disorders, congenital malformations (birth defects), sepsis, pulmonary hypoplasia or birth asphyxia, neonatal jaundice, neonatal lupus, neonatal diabetes, neonatal hepatitis and neonatal meningitis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Pediatricians include assisted diagnosis, ventilation, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and therapeutic hypothermia.

A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.

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Clinical Geneticist (M.D.)

Dr. Anna-Kaisa Niemi is a Clinical Geneticist (M.D.) in San Diego, CA with special training and skill in identifying inherited and acquired genetic conditions. As a Clinical Geneticist (M.D.), Anna-Kaisa Niemi, MD, PhD performs DNA analysis on patients of all ages. Clinical Genetics (M.D.) is the study and treatment of genetic disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Clinical Geneticists (M.D.) include cleft lip and palate, sickle-cell disease, Down Syndrome, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Geneticists (M.D.) include acquiring blood and skin samples.

A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders.

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Clinical Biochemical Geneticist

A clinical biochemical geneticist demonstrates competence in performing and interpreting biochemical analyses relevant to the diagnosis and management of human genetic diseases and is a consultant regarding laboratory diagnosis of a broad range of inherited disorders.

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Pediatrician

Dr. Anna-Kaisa Niemi is a Pediatrician in San Diego, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing, preventing, and treating childhood illnesses. As a Pediatrician, Anna-Kaisa Niemi, MD, PhD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of diseases and conditions affecting young people from infants to teenagers. Pediatrics is a medical specialty focusing on children's health. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Pediatricians include ear, sinus, and throat infections, food allergies and intolerances, urinary tract infections, skin infections, bronchitis, diarrhea, vomiting, pinkeye, and skin rashes. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Pediatricians include physical examinations, diagnosing childhood illnesses, administering vaccines, prescribing medication, providing education about childhood health, safety, and nutrition, and referring your child to specialists if necessary.

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

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