Noa Fleiss, MD, MPH

Noa Fleiss, MD, specializes in neonatal-perinatal medicine, with special interests in small baby care, noninvasive respiratory care, and infection prevention in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

“I appreciate the transformative journey of newborns from the in-utero environment to the external world. I have a passion for helping those vulnerable infants who struggle with this transition,” Dr. Fleiss says. “Working closely with parents to ensure their newborns receive the best possible care is deeply rewarding. I enjoy supporting the health of the infant but also providing comfort and support to the parents during a critical time.

Dr. Fleiss is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Yale School of Medicine, where she acts as the director of quality improvement for the neonatal-perinatal medicine division. She also co-directs the quality improvement curriculum for trainees and mentors those interested in quality improvement projects. Her clinical research centers on neonatal infectious diseases, with a particular emphasis on diagnosis, prevention, and management of neonatal sepsis.

“Participating in quality improvement research allows me to witness real-time improvements in neonatal outcomes directly attributed to the implementation of evidence-based best practices. This immediate feedback and tangible impact on patient health are incredibly fulfilling,” she says.

Dr. Fleiss received her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency and neonatology fellowship at New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University.