Spencer Magargal

Spencer Magargal

MD

Neonatologist

Dr. Spencer L. Magargal is a neonatologist who cares for infants who are critically ill. He has a special interest in the care of extremely premature infants, transport medicine and extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (also known as ECMO, which involves using a mechanical heart and lungs to maintain organ function). He coordinates care across specialties and serves as a senior physician on the ECMO/ECLS team.

Magargal earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine. He completed a residency in pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University, followed by a fellowship in neonatology at UCSD, where he also served as chief fellow.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

    American Board of Pediatrics, Pediatrics

  • Fellowships

    University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

  • Residencies

    Virginia Commonwealth University, Pediatrics

  • Degree

    MD, University of Alabama School of Medicine

  • Languages

    English

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