Neonatal Surgeon
Isabella Betlejeski's individual career plan
What is a Neonatal Surgeon?
A Neonatal Surgeon performs surgery on newborns, often performs surgical operations on babies with serious birth defects that affect the chest and abdominal area. They can also diagnose babies before they are born with a ultrasound machine, this can help them prepare for treatment options when the child is born.
Ultrasound machine
The machine these doctors use to observe and watch the baby and diagnose any problems.
Operating Room
This is where a Neonatal Surgeon does the operations.
Incubators
The incubators are used to help the baby keep its temperature and it also blocks out light and loud noises and protects the baby from infection.
Education Requirements
-associates degree
- pass the MKAT
-4 years to study general medicine
- an internship for 2 years
- a residency in a general surgery program
-a neonatal fellowship program
Income
On average they make $406,000
Ranges from $328,523- $509,316
Job/Duties
-evaluates and diagnoses
-creates treatment plan
-pre-op and post-op care
-operating
About me
I am a high school student striving to become a Neonatal Surgeon. My dream school would be JHU, John Hopkins University,, and I will work hard to get there. I feel this job has so much opportunity for growth and discovery, medicine and science is always changing and it will be so much more advanced by the time I get there.