MAINE NEONATOLOGY ASSOCIATES - Key Persons
Previous Next Close Amy McBee, MD Neonatologist + Medical Director, Newborn Nursery, The Birthplace at Northern Light Mercy Hospital Board Certifications Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2008 Fellowship St. Louis Children's Hospital, Neonatology, 2007 Residency Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Pediatrics, 2004 Medical Education Washington University School of Medicine, MD, 2001 Affiliations Maine Medical Center since 2011 Northern Light Mercy Hospital since 2021 Bio I value the ability to work closely with families in order to provide comprehensive care when their newborns are critically ill. I try to help provide support, reassurance, and aid parents in being active participants in the care of their children during their time in the NICU. Sending babies home with excited, prepared families is the best part of my job! My hobbies include travel, reading, and time outdoors with my family. Having grown up in Maine, I consider myself lucky to be able to practice medicine and raise my own children here. Previous Next Close Peter Marro, MD Neonatologist + Past President of MNA Board Certifications Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 1993 Fellowship Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Neonatology, 1993 Residency Maine Medical Center, Pediatrics, 1990 Medical Education Dartmouth Medical School, MD, 1987 Affiliations Maine Medical Center since 1993 Northern Light Mercy Hospital since 2021 Bio Providing specialized care for newborns is a uniquely fulfilling challenge which requires a dedicated team of health care professionals. Working together with families on the individual needs of their baby in order to provide a healthy transition to home is both rewarding and a privilege. As a lifelong New Englander, I have lived and worked in Maine for over 25 years and have made it my family's home. We love Maine's beautiful natural resources, which are enhanced by its tradition, culture, and growing diversity. We especially enjoy hiking the mountains, flying kites on the beach, biking Acadia trails, exploring local food, and of course, the ever-changing seasons. Previous Next Close Misty Melendi, MD Neonatologist + President of MNA + Member, Board of Directors of MNA + Division Director, Neonatology, The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital Board Certifications Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2014 Pediatrics, 2010 Fellowship Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Neonatology, 2013 Residency Yale University School of Medicine, Pediatrics, 2010 Medical Education Rutgers Medical School Affiliations Maine Medical Center since 2013 Northern Light Mercy Hospital since 2021 Bio As their baby's first doctor, we partner with families from admission to transitioning home to help provide collaborative, family-centered care. Being a part of a family's journey to home is the most rewarding part of my job. I am grateful for the opportunity to take care of infants and their families and embrace the challenge of caring for sick infants. In my free time, I enjoy spending time in nature with my husband and two children hiking, fishing, swimming, and skiing.
Previous Next Close Gina Trachimowicz, MD Neonatologist + Vice President of MNA + Member, Board of Directors of MNA + Medical Director, Newborn Nursery, Southern Maine Health Care Board Certifications Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2014 Pediatrics, 2009 Fellowship Umass Memorial Hospital- Memorial Campus, 2012 Residency University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Pediatrics, 2008 Medical Education University of Vermont College of Medicine, MD, 2005 Affiliations Maine Medical Center since 2016 Northern Light Mercy Hospital since 2021 Bio As a neonatologist, I recognize that it is a privilege to care for the most vulnerable infants and their families. I am committed to ensuring the highest quality of care in order to achieve optimal outcomes for our sickest infants. My special interests include quality improvement, antibiotic stewardship, and medical education. I have experience and expertise in the development and implementation of a variety of quality improvement initiatives within the NICU setting, as well as developing evidence-based guidelines to improve clinical care. I currently oversee the NICU rotations for medical student and residents and focus on curriculum development and optimization of the NICU educational experience. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time at home with my family where we love being active and spending time outdoors. Previous Next Close Michael Vozzelli, MD Neonatologist Board Certifications Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2003 Fellowship Duke University Medical Center, Neonatology Residency Duke University Medical Center, Pediatrics, 1999 Internship Duke University Medical Center, 1997 Medical Education Temple University School of Medicine, MD, 1996 Affiliations Maine Medical Center since 2002 Northern Light Mercy Hospital since 2021 Previous Next Close Allison Zanno, MD Neonatologist Board Certifications Pediatrics, 2013 Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2018 Fellowship Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Neonatology, 2016 Residency Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Pediatrics, 2013 Medical Education University of Connecticut, MD, 2010 Affiliations Maine Medical Center since 2017 Northern Light Mercy Hospital since 2021 Bio Newborns provide a unique set of challenges as they navigate the transition from fetal to extrauterine life. As a neonatologist, it is a privilege and an honor to be able to provide care to newborns and their families during such a critical and stressful time. I am committed to family-centered care, and strongly believe a multidisciplinary team and family involvement is an integral part to patient care. When not at work, I enjoy spending time exploring the beautiful state of Maine with my family.
Previous Next Close Kim Owen, MD Neonatal Hospitalist Board Certifications Pediatrics, 2005 Residency Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Pediatrics, 2005 Medical Education Loma Linda University School of Medicine, MD, 2002 Affiliations Maine Medical Center since 2014 Bio Once infants have stabilized, my role as a neonatal hospitalist is to direct medical care while they acquire the skills to thrive at home. This is an exciting time of growth and development. It can also be overwhelming for families since each baby reaches the goal of going home at a different pace. I enjoy guiding our team of nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, therapists, dietitians and social workers to support and safely build a family's independence and confidence in caring for their baby. My clinical interests include family centered newborn care, substance exposed infants, feeding difficulties and Quality Improvement. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family skiing, boating, running, and cheering on my four kids at their sporting events. Previous Next Close Alan Picarillo, MD Neonatologist + Treasurer of MNA + Member, Board of Directors of MNA + Medical Director, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, The Barbara Bush Children's Hospital Board Certifications Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, 2005 Fellowship University of Massachusetts Medical School, 2004 Residency University of Massachusetts Medical School, Pediatrics, 2001 Medical Education University of Massachusetts Medical School, MD, 1998 Affiliations Maine Medical Center since 2017 Northern Light Mercy Hospital since 2021 Bio I have always been amazed by the healing powers of newborn infants, and that is what drew me initially to pediatrics, and then to specialty training in neonatology. During that training and subsequent career, I realized that the multidisciplinary teamwork of the staff in the newborn intensive care unit and the powerful relationships formed with the families of these infants is what sustains me each and every day. I feel very blessed to be practicing at MNA in such a high quality NICU where family centered care is not just a slogan, but truly embedded in the culture. Relocating back to my native New England in 2017, has afforded my family true four-season living, and the also opportunity to see my beloved Red Sox in person a few times a year. Previous Next Close Maria Schoen, MD Neonatal Hospitalist Board Certifications Pediatrics, 1995 Residency University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Pediatrics, 1993 Medical Education University of Vermont College of Medicine, MD, 1990 Affiliations Maine Medical Center since 2016 Bio Caring for infants as a neonatal hospitalist, I feel privileged to work with families as they and their infants transition from a more critical time in the neonatal intensive care unit to a more stable time in preparation for home. From my experience as a general pediatrician working in the primary care setting, I have some insight into what life after the NICU is like. It is only through listening to our patients and their families that an individualized and unique treatment plan can be formulated for each patient. However, in order to provide the best care for our tiniest patients, it requires the help of a multidisciplinary team and their parents/guardians. I am very excited to be part of this team and honored by the trust that families bestow on me. When not working, I love to spend time with my family and our chocolate Labrador in the outdoors both here in Maine and in Massachusetts.