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Neokids

We are a private medical practice specialized in neonatal care. We provide professional medical services for hospitals in need to outsource their neonatology service line. We staff NICUs as well mother baby units with neonatologists and nurse practitioners. Our expertise allows us to provide our business partners competitive advantage by reducing costs and elevating quality of care. Our engaged health care providers practice evidence-based medicine which ultimately leads to better outcomes and better patient satisfaction. We are confident our background sets us apart. Not only do we have extensive experience in the field of neonatal and perinatal medicine, but our collective credentials also include a master’s degree in business administration with a focus in health care management and a vast experience in Human Resources. We believe every potential partner is unique requiring tailored solutions for unique needs. We meet you where you are!

Values

Our Mission

Develop and practice affordable evidence based family centered neonatal and perinatal medicine with compassion, excellence and efficiency

Our Focus

Developing long lasting partnerships with hospitals in need for outstanding neonatal services


Our Promise

Establishing and managing affordable and lean business models tailored for specific needs with transparent itemized fees

Founder Fernando Soares, MD

Fernando Soares, MD, FAAP, MBA developed his passion for neonates while still in medical school at Federal University of Ceara. He completed his residency at Texas A&M and fellowship at SUNY – Buffalo. Dr. Soares has double board certification in Neonatology and in General Pediatrics. He has over 20 years of experience.

Dr. Soares is a published author, a clinical professor and a seasoned medical director at a level III Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) in Louisiana. He has vast experience with neonatal level of care designation site visits. Dr. Soares holds a master’s in business administration degree with focus in healthcare management from the University of Sioux Falls.

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Dr. Soares' Timeline

2001
Graduated medical school from Federal University of Ceara
2001
Moonlighting at City of Aratuba Municipal Hospital, Brazil
2003
Concluded ECFMG/USMLE certifications. Started residency in Pediatrics at Texas A&M
2006
Completed residency at Driscoll Children's Hospital/Texas A&M. Started Neonatology fellowship at SUNY Buffalo
2007
Passed General Pediratrics boards
2009
Completed fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at SUNY Buffalo
2009
Hired as a Neonatologist and NICU Assistant Medical Director at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD
2010
Passed Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine boards
2012
Obtained an MBA with focus in healthcare management from the University of Sioux Falls
2018
Moved to Texas to become the Medical Director of the newborn ICU at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen
2022
Founded NeoKids LLC
2023
Moved to Louisiana to become the Chief of Pediatrics at Baton Rouge General Medical Center

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Neokids is a medical private practice providing neonatal and perinatal professional services for collaborating hospitals.

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