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Kathryn Fletcher, MD, FAAP

Assistant Professor
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Additional Titles

Interim Medical Director, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Associate Medical Director, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Associate Program Director, Children's Hospital ECMO Program, Pediatrics

Contact Info

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

333 Cedar St, LMP 4085

New Haven, CT 06511

United States

About

Titles

Assistant Professor

Interim Medical Director, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine; Associate Medical Director, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine; Associate Program Director, Children's Hospital ECMO Program, Pediatrics

Appointments

Other Departments & Organizations

Education & Training

Fellow
LAC+USC Medical Center (2018)
Resident
University of Michigan (2015)
MD
University of Michigan Medical School (2012)
BS
Michigan State University, Human Biology (2008)

Research

Research at a Glance

Publications Timeline

A big-picture view of Kathryn Fletcher's research output by year.
11Publications
3Citations

Publications

2025

  • Hypotension: NNICU
    Neumann D, Fletcher K, Kesman R; Blythe E; Hypotension: NNICU; AgileMD; YNHHS Children's Hospital Clinical Pathways
    Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements

2024

  • Nitric Oxide (iNO): NNICU
    Fleiss N, Fletcher K, Gentle S; Blythe E; Nitric Oxide (iNO): NNICU: YNHHS Children's Hospital Clinical Pathways
    Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
  • Ventilatory Management: NNICU
    Fletcher K, Peterec S, Figueredo Y, DeMartino C, Kesman R, Daniel J, Mukherjee P, Gupta S, Beres S, Ford R, Gizzi N; Blythe E; Ventilatory Management: NNICU: YNHHS Children's Hospital Clinical Pathways
    Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements
  • High Frequency Jet Ventilation
    Fletcher K, Ford R; Blythe E; High Frequency Jet Ventilation; YNHHS Children's Hospital Clinical Pathways
    Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements

2023

  • Surfactant Administration: NNICU
    Fleiss N, DeMartino C, Fletcher K; Blythe E; Surfactant Administration: NNICU; YNHHS Children's Hospital Clinical Pathways
    Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements

2022

2021

2019

2018

  • An overview of medical ECMO for neonates.
    Fletcher K, Chapman R, Keene S. An overview of medical ECMO for neonates. Semin Perinatol 2018, 42: 68-79. PMID: 29336834, DOI: 10.1053/j.semperi.2017.12.002.
    Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus Statements

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

Activities

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    Quality Improvement Committee

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    Journal of Perinatology

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    American Academy of Pediatrics

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    CDH Study Group

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    Small Baby Optimization Committee

Honors

  • honor

    Top Doctor

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    Award for Clinical Excellence

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    Top Doctor

Teaching & Mentoring

Mentoring

  • Brigitta Gehl

    Clinical Fellow
    2025 - Present
  • Brittney Dioneda

    Clinical Fellow
    2025 - Present
  • Meaghan Molloy

    Clinical Fellow
    2024 - Present
  • Russell Himmelstein

    Clinical Fellow
    2023 - Present

Clinical Care

Overview

Kathryn Fletcher, MD, is a neonatologist who provides specialized care for newborns, including those born prematurely or with conditions that require advanced treatment. She focuses on helping infants with breathing, nutrition, and developmental support to give them the best possible start.

Dr. Fletcher uses a range of therapies to stabilize and strengthen fragile newborns, working with families to address each child’s unique needs. By collaborating with pediatric specialists, she aims to foster long-term health and growth for every baby in her care.

As an assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Fletcher is committed to advancing knowledge in neonatal care. She studies ways to enhance the well-being of babies with complex health concerns, including strategies to reduce complications and improve developmental outcomes.

Dr. Fletcher completed her medical training and residency in pediatrics at the University of Michigan Medical School, followed by a fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine at LAC+USC Medical Center (now Los Angeles General Medical Center).

Clinical Specialties

Neonatal - Perinatal Medicine

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Mailing Address

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

333 Cedar St, LMP 4085

New Haven, CT 06511

United States