Update Your ProfileAcademic Title:
Assistant Professor
Primary Appointment:
Pediatrics
Additional Title:
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Division of Neonatology - Department of Pediatrics
Education and Training
Undergraduate - Wofford College in South Carolina
Graduate - Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri
General Pediatrics Residency - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Fellowship - Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Board Certified in Pediatrics by American Board of Pediatrics
Research/Clinical Keywords
HFJV, ELBW, Ventilation, BPD, CLD
Highlighted Publications
El Ters N, Claassen C, Lancaster T, Barnette A, Eldridge W, Yazigi F, Brar K, Herco M, Rogowski L, Strand M, Vachharajani A. Central versus Low-Lying Umbilical Venous Catheters: A Multicenter Study of Practices and Complications. Am J Perinatol. 2019 Sep;36(11):1198-1204. doi: 10.1055/s-0038-1676482. Epub 2018 Dec 19. PMID: 30566998.
Troch R, Lazzara A, Yazigi F, Blatt C, Zierk A, Chalk B, Boss R. Slow and Steady: Optimizing Intensive
Care Unit Treatment Weans for Children with Chronic Critical Illness. Journal of Pediatric Intensive Care.
2023. doi: 0.1055/s-0043-1763256
Research Interests
Dr. Yazigi’s research interests include extremely premature infants and early respiratory management. She is particularly interested in exploring methods to reduce the current high rates of bronchopulmonary dysplasia in this population.
Clinical Specialty Details
Care of ELBW, Neonatal resuscitation, High frequency ventilation, Less invasive surfactant administration, central line access in premature infants.
Awards and Affiliations
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society - since 2019
Gold Humanism Award - 2019
AAP member since 2017
Grants and Contracts
Global Health Travel Grant - Center for Global Health's Paul S. Lietman. JHUSOM. Course leader "AAP's - Essential Newborn Care" Program, Morocco 2024
Professional Activity
Medical Student Mentor
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine Pathophysiology Curriculum, Director