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John Roberts, MD, Neonat/Perinatology, Louisville, KY

JohnLeeRobertsMD

Neonat/Perinatology Louisville, KY

Neonatal Respiratory Failure & Lung Development

University of L Healthcare

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  • Office

    231 E Chestnut St
    Louisville, KY 40202
    Phone+1 502-629-6000
    Fax+1 502-852-8556

Summary

  • Dr. John Roberts, MD, is a retired specialist in neonatology and perinatology with specific expertise in neonatal respiratory failure and lung development. Dr. Roberts obtained his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 1976, after which he completed a pediatrics residency and a fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine at Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium. He practices in Louisville, KY. He has been recognized as a Fellow by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Additionally, Dr. Roberts has contributed to the field via publications such as his research on the role of upper airway obstruction in apnea of prematurity. Dr. Roberts retired from clinical practice in 2023 but holds an emeritus professor faculty position at the University of Louisville and continues to teach medical students, pediatric residents and neonatology fellows.

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1979 - 1983
  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Pediatrics, 1976 - 1979
  • University of Louisville School of Medicine
    University of Louisville School of MedicineClass of 1976

Certifications & Licensure

  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1983 - 2024
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1997 - 2021
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAP) American Academy of Pediatrics

Press Mentions

  • 4 Ways Resident Physicians Can Bolster Their Fellowship Qualifications
    4 Ways Resident Physicians Can Bolster Their Fellowship QualificationsOctober 24th, 2024
  • Many Rural Areas Are Still Short of Doctors; UK Vice President of Health Says Recent Increase in Federal Funding for Medical School Resident Slots Has Been Inadequate
    Many Rural Areas Are Still Short of Doctors; UK Vice President of Health Says Recent Increase in Federal Funding for Medical School Resident Slots Has Been InadequateJune 2nd, 2022
  • Education: The Doctor Dilemma
    Education: The Doctor DilemmaMay 16th, 2022

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