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Joern-Hendrik Weitkamp, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Nashville, TN

Joern-HendrikWeitkampMDFAAP

Neonat/Perinatology Nashville, TN

Neonatal Infections

Professor of Pediatrics / Director for Patient-Oriented Research in Division of Neonatology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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  • Office

    3601 21st Ave S
    Nashville, TN 37232
    Phone+1 615-322-3000
    Fax+1 615-343-1763

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2004 - 2006
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 2002 - 2004
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 1998 - 2002
  • University of Ulm Faculty of Medicine
    University of Ulm Faculty of MedicineClass of 1994
  • Graf-Adolf-Gymnasium
    Graf-Adolf-GymnasiumBachelor, 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2004 - 2026
  • American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Listed in Best Doctors in America

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Heart Rate Characteristic index monitoring for blood stream infection in an NICU: A 3-year experience  
    Coggins SA, Weitkamp JH, Grunwald L, Stark AR, Reese JJ, Walsh W, Wynn JL, Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed, 1/1/2016
  • Maternal influences on fetal microbial colonization and immune development  
    Romano-Keeler J, Weitkamp JH, Pediatr Res, 1/1/2015
  • SIGNEC UK and the second international conference on necrotizing enterocolitis  
    Kashu M, Infant, 1/1/2015
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Congenital cutaneous candidiasis (CCC): multicenter study of presentation, diagnosis, management, and outcomes over 10 years.
    Coggins S, Weitkamp JH, Zanelli S, Kaufman DA, Annual Meeting of the American Pediatric Society and Society for Pediatric Research, Baltimore, MD, 1/1/2016
  • Reducing antibiotic use through a NICU-specific antibiotic stewardship program.
    Maalouf FI, Hatch LD, Lehmann CU, Wallace T, Weitkamp, JH, Grubb PH, Vermont Oxford Network Annual Quality Congress, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2016
  • Maternal inflammation induces injury and alters postnatal development of the small intestine of newborn mice.
    Elgin TG, Fricke EM, Weitkamp JH, Reese J, Gong H, McElroy SJ, Annual Meeting of the American Pediatric Society and Society for Pediatric Research, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Resident Education in the NICU 
    1/1/2016
  • Challenges of chorioamnionitis-Neonatal Infection 
    1/1/2016
  • Congenital Infections 
    1/1/2016
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Other

  • Drug could help babies born prematurely 
    Weitkamp JH, K5 Western Washington
    Seattle, WA - 1/4/2013
  • Immune system implicated in prematurity complication 
    Weitkamp JH
    www.baby-shower.kinder-host.com
    1/1/2012
  • 13 ounces at birth, Becca is Tennessee's tiniest baby to survive 
    Weitkamp JH, The Tennessean
    1/13/2009
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Press Mentions

  • Gut Woes of Preemies Focus of Microbiome Effort
    Gut Woes of Preemies Focus of Microbiome EffortMarch 27th, 2014
  • SMOFlipid for Parenteral Nutrition
    SMOFlipid for Parenteral NutritionApril 20th, 2021
  • Smartphone Device Aims to Globalize Jaundice Screening
    Smartphone Device Aims to Globalize Jaundice ScreeningApril 20th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • Development Of Intestinal Immune Regulation In Human InfantsEunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute Of Child Health &Human Development2009–2012

Committees

  • Member, Vanderbilt IRB 2017 - Present
  • Chair, Research Committee, Section for Neonatal and Perinatal Medicine of the American Academy of Pediatrics 2015 - Present
  • Vice Chair, Vanderbilt IRB 2017 - 2020

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • German