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Gynecology & Obstetrics

The Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy

  
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Patients and Visitors Visitor Policy

At this time, visitor restrictions are in place. Please refer to our visitor guidelines for the latest updates.

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We Are Here For You

The Center for Fetal Therapy remains open and our commitment to families diagnosed with fetal conditions is unwavering. We are still providing urgent, life-saving fetal treatments, taking every precaution possible to protect the safety of our patients.

We are available to our current patients via phone, myChart messaging and video visits to discuss your treatment plan and answer any questions you may have. Our team is also offering telemedicine consults to new patients who want to learn more about our center.

 

A Message From Our Director, Dr. Ahmet Baschat

Healing Through COVID-19 | A Physician's Perspective Featuring Dr. Rosner

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Treating Disease Before Birth

The diagnosis of a fetal condition prior to delivery can be confusing and overwhelming. The compassionate and experienced physicians of the Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy will work with you to understand your diagnosis and treatment options. We collaborate with maternal, neonatal and pediatric experts to provide comprehensive care that ensures the best outcomes for both mom and baby.

Request an appointment phone 410-502-6561
 
  
 

Why Choose Us?

At the Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy, our patients benefit from:

  • A family-centered approach to care where we empower our patients to be partners in their treatment and prioritize both maternal and fetal health.
  • An expert team of fetal surgeons who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a range of fetal conditions, including congenital diaphragmatic hernia, spina bifida and complicated monochorionic twins, using the most advanced fetal intervention procedures.
  • Evidence-based treatment plans informed by our research into how to deliver the best outcomes for both mom and baby.
  • A multidisciplinary care team that provides coordinated care from diagnosis and pre-birth intervention, to delivery and beyond.
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Patient Story Fetoscopic Surgery for Spina Bifida | Keri’s Story

At 21 weeks pregnant, Keri and Scott learned their 3rd child, Harper, had spina bifida. Wanting the best possible outcome for Harper, Keri and Scott elected for fetoscopic surgery to correct the defect in the womb. Learn how the expert teams at the Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy and the Children’s Center worked together to ensure both mother and daughter’s evolving needs were cared for from fetoscopic surgery through delivery and beyond.
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Fetal Interventions and Procedures

Ex-utero Intrapartum Treatment
Fetoscopic Spina Bifida Repair
First Trimester Fetal Echocardiography Program
Fetoscopic Laser Surgery
Fetoscopic Tracheal Occlusion (FETO)
More interventions and procedures

Video Family Fun at Our Annual Picnic

On June 8th, 2019, the Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy hosted the Fourth Annual Family Picnic to bring together the many families of our community. Hear how these families benefited from fetal treatment at Johns Hopkins.  
 

For Physicians

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At the Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy, physician referral is a handshake, not a hand off. If you are caring for a patient facing a complex fetal diagnosis, call 1-844-JH-FETAL (1-844-543-3825) and speak directly to a physician to learn how we can partner to deliver comprehensive care.

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