Our team was founded in 1999 to provide comprehensive evaluation, management and treatment of complicated twin pregnancies. It is our mission to offer families the information they need based on current evidence and our collective experience. More»
Ahmet
A. Baschat
Ahmet A. Baschat, MB, BCh has completed specialized training in both the
United States and Europe. Dr Baschat has managed a wide spectrum of complications
specific to monochorionic pregnancies. As Director of our Laser Program,
he has the ideal combination of longstanding experience with a range of
intrauterine procedures and technical expertise with the latest technology.
Chris
R. Harman
Christopher R. Harman, M.D. is Vice Chairman of the Department and Director
of the Center for Advanced Fetal Care at the University of Maryland Medical
Center. Dr. Harman is internationally known in the fields of fetal medicine,
ultrasound assessment of the fetus and placenta, and invasive fetal procedures.
Kristin
Pfeifer Banko
Kristin Pfeifer Banko, R.N., is one of two coordinators for Fetal Therapy
at the Center for Advanced Fetal Care and is an invaluable liaison for
families and referring physicians.
Nicole
Pedersen, R.N.
Nicole Pederson, R.N., is one of two coordinators for Fetal Therapy at
the Center for Advanced Fetal Care and is an invaluable liaison for families
and referring physicians.
The nursing staff also includes Debbie Kirby, and our ultrasonographers -- Suzanne Jefferies and Kim Monagle -- complete our dedicated team.
Our team has the necessary combination of management experience and in utero surgical expertise to offer you the most advanced options for TTTS. Individual assessment is critical, but even more important is decision making centered on your family's individual needs. Many of our successes involve highly individualized approaches - we encourage your input at every step.
When you come to the Center for Advanced Fetal Care, a detailed ultrasound with physical examination, biometry and circulatory and placental Doppler assessments will all be performed. This complex ultrasound scan may take up to 90 minutes! You will meet with the fetal surgeon to review your own unique situation. We will spend as much time as it takes so you understand your babies' condition, the need for treatment and the most appropriate treatment choice for your family.
We will help your physician organize your referral, coordinate with your insurance company and work to make your visit to the University of Maryland as efficient and effective as it can be under these very challenging circumstances.
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