
The Johns Hopkins Center for Fetal Therapy offers an unmatched scope of fetal diagnosis, treatment and surgery, paired with the highest standard of maternal care, all in a single location. Our multidisciplinary team develops a plan tailored to the needs of the entire family to provide the most optimal treatment. Monitoring the patient, every step of the way, we work with our neonatal and pediatric surgery team to coordinate a continuum of care that offers the highest chance of survival and quality of life.
Our Center for Fetal Therapy Team

Baschat, Ahmet Alexander, M.D.
Joint Appointment in Surgery
Director, Center for Fetal Therapy

Miller, Jena Lyn, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Surgery

Rosner, Mara, M.D., M.P.H.
Our Pediatric Surgical Team

Cohen, Alan R, M.D.
Professor of Oncology
Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Johns Hopkins Pediatric Neurosurgery
Carson-Spiro Professor of Pediatric Neurosurgery

Groves, Mari Louise, M.D.

Jelin, Eric Bradley, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Director, Fetal Program, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
Our Multidisciplinary Care Team

Baranano, Kristin Whitford, M.D., Ph.D.

Coulson, John Dana, M.D.

Di Carlo, Heather Noelle, M.D.
Director, Pediatric Urology Research

Hackam, David Joel, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Cell Biology
Professor of Genetic Medicine
Surgeon-in-Chief, Johns Hopkins Children's Center

Hoover-Fong, Julie Elizabeth, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Pediatrics
Director, Greenberg Center for Skeletal Dysplasias

Koka, Rahul, M.D.

Kunisaki, Shaun Michael, M.D., M.Sc.
Associate Chief, Strategy & Integration, General Pediatric Surgery
Director, Pediatric Esophageal Surgery, Johns Hopkins Children's Center

McCloskey, John Joseph, M.D.
Division Chief, Pediatric Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine
Pediatric Anesthesiologist-in-Chief, Pediatric Anesthesia and Critical Care Medicine

Murphy, Jamie Deneen, M.D.
Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Director of Obstetric Anesthesia

Nogee, Lawrence Mark, M.D.
Director, Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship Training Program

Sekar, Priya, M.D., M.P.H.

Skinner, Margaret Leigh, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Co-Director - Multidisciplinary Pediatric Aerodigestive Clinic Team

Sponseller, Paul David, M.D.
Professor of Urology
Chief, Division of Pediatric Orthopaedics
Sponseller Professor of Pediatric Orthopaedics

Tunkel, David Eric, M.D.
Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Our Staff at the Center for Fetal Therapy

Kearney, Jennifer, R.N.C.
Registered Nurse, Certified
Jennifer Kearney, R.N.C., is a career obstetric nurse specializing in fetal therapy for the past five years. She is a compassionate, professional nurse committed to seamless coordination of care for the special population she serves. Kearney uses excellent clinical skills to provide comprehensive nursing care during prenatal appointments, fetal testing and surgical procedures. She is currently working on her bachelor’s degree at the University of Maryland School of Nursing.

Laurie, Melissa
Chief Sonographer
As a military spouse, Melissa Laurie has worked for more than 10 years in multiple maternal-fetal medicine units throughout the country, honing her expertise in the diagnosis of fetal anomalies. Most recently, she was the Lead Sonographer at Medstar Washington Hospital. Melissa graduated summa cum laude from the Ferris State University Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program after earning a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences from Central Michigan University. She strives to make every visit for each patient and their loved ones a meaningful and positive experience despite the challenging nature of their pregnancy.

McShane, Cyrethia
Senior Sonographer II/Data Coordinator
Cyrethia “CiCi” McShane graduated as valedictorian of the Johns Hopkins Hospital Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program and magna cum laude from Weber State University, with a major in diagnostic medical sonography and a minor in health care administration. McShane has worked for the Johns Hopkins Health Systems for over 20 years. She started her career in the Johns Hopkins Prenatal Diagnosis and Treatment Center, then transferred to Howard County General Hospital. As senior sonographer II/data coordinator, she combines her unique skill sets in diagnostic medical sonography and information technology in the cutting-edge field of fetal therapy.

Millard, Sarah
Senior Sonographer
Sarah Millard has more than 10 years of experience as a high-risk obstetrical sonographer at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, specializing in multiple gestations, the diagnosis and treatment of high-risk maternal and fetal conditions, ultrasound guidance for fetal procedures, and fetal echocardiography. Millard graduated from the Johns Hopkins Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program after earning a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies from Towson University. She strives to give all of her patients exceptional care, undivided attention and support.

Rock, Katherine, M.S., C.G.C.
Genetic Counselor
Katherine “Katie” Rock, M.S., C.G.C., meets with patients whose children may be at an increased risk for a genetic condition or birth defect. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology at the University of Virginia and her master’s degree in genetic counseling at the University of Texas Health Science Center.

Seitz, Erika, M.S.W.
Outreach Coordinator
Erika Seitz, M.S.W., started on the Center for Fetal Therapy team as a social worker and is now the Outreach Coordinator. Seitz has many years experience in obstetrics, helping women throughout Baltimore City. Her clinical practice is focused on the maternal adjustment to fetal anomalies during and after pregnancy. Seitz aims to provide the tools for psychological, emotional and social stability of all patients. Seitz earned her master’s degree in social work at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. She earned her undergraduate degree in behavioral health at Pennsylvania State University.
Fetal Therapy Core Clinical Teams

Dr. Baschat and the Center for Fetal Therapy staff work with several Johns Hopkins pediatric and adult clinical teams, including: