Through the Neonatology program, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals offer outstanding care to the sickest, smallest and most fragile newborns. Babies born prematurely or with a life-threatening condition get 24-7 intensive care from an experienced team that includes neonatologists, perinatologists, neonatal nurses, respiratory therapists and nutritionists, and they work closely with any other pediatric specialists whose care your baby may need.
In 1964, we were one of the first medical centers in the country to set up a neonatal intensive care unit. We remain the referral of choice for hospitals across Northern California, because of our specialists' outstanding background in dealing with complex neonatal conditions and their long-term impacts on development and health.
Our services (7)

Neonatal Pulmonary Intensive Care Unit

NICU Follow-Up Clinic
Awards & recognition
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Top 10 in the nation for neonatology
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Ranked among the nation's best in 10 specialties
Tender wagging care
Our therapy dogs spread joy and smiles at the bedside and throughout the hospital.
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