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Elizabeth Sewell, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Atlanta, GA

ElizabethSewellMD

Neonat/Perinatology Atlanta, GA

Neonatal Neurodevelopment

Neonatologist & Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

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  • Office

    1405 Clifton Road NE
    Atlanta, GA 30322
    Phone+1 404-727-3375

Summary

  • Elizabeth Sewell, MD, is a neonatologist and associate professor in pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, with a specialty in neonatology and perinatology. She completed her residency in pediatrics and fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine at Children's National Hospital and George Washington University. Dr. Sewell holds an MPH in Behavioral Science and a BS in Biology from Emory University. Her expertise includes neonatal brain injury and neuroprotection. She has led educational initiatives, clinical guideline development, quality projects, and research in infants with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy, seizures, and post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus. Dr. Sewell is a member of the Society for Pediatric Research. She was honored by the Emory Pediatric Residents as Research Mentor of the Year in 2024. She is also co-chair of the Communications and Networking Committee for the Newborn Brain Society. In the Children’s Hospital Neonatal Consortium, co-leads the Neurosurgery Focus Group and is an active member of the Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy Focus Group.

Education & Training

  • Children's National Hospital/George Washington University
    Children's National Hospital/George Washington UniversityFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2013 - 2016
  • Children's National Hospital
    Children's National HospitalResidency, Pediatrics, 2010 - 2013
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 2010
  • Emory University
    Emory UniversityMPH, Behavioral Science, 2004 - 2006
  • Emory University
    Emory UniversityBS, Biology, 2000 - 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2011 - 2016
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2012 - 2013
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
    American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • Helping Babies Breathe Instructor
    American Academy of PediatricsHelping Babies Breathe Instructor
  • NRP Instructor
    American Board of PediatricsNRP Instructor
  • Global Child Health Certificate
    Children's National Health SystemsGlobal Child Health Certificate

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Neonatology Resident of the Year Tampa General Hospital, 2011
  • Member Alpha Upsilon Phi Service Society, 2010

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • aEEG BACKGROUND EVOLUTION PATTERN IN NEWBORNS WITH HYPOXIC ISCHEMIC ENCEPHALOPATHY (HIE) RECEIVING THERAPEUTIC HYPOTHERMIA (TH)
    Sewell EK, Veina G, Chang T, Tsuchida T, Harris K, Ridore M, Kadri N, Massaro AN, Pediatric Academic Societies 2016, Baltimore, MD, 5/2016
  • Accuracy of Head Ultrasounds in Comparison to Term-Equivalent Magnetic Resonance Images in Premature Infants
    Sewell E, Wang Y, and Rais-Bahrami K., Eastern Society for Pediatric Research, Philadelphia, PA, 3/20/2015
  • Improving key newborn practices: the role of home visits during pregnancy
    Sewell E, Sitrin D, Guenther T, and Wall S., Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 5/7/2013

Lectures

  • Predictive Value of aEEG Time to Normalization and Time to Cycling in Neonates with Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) Receiving Therapeutic Hypothermia (TH) 
    Eastern Society for Pediatric Research - 3/2016
  • Sudden Unexpected Early Neonatal Death 
    George Washington University Hospital - 1/28/2015

Grant Support

  • Coleman Memorial Fund International Travel GrantChildren's National Medical Center2013

Professional Memberships