Mohammed Kabir Abubakar, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

Specialties: Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Pediatrics, Neonatology

Languages: English, Hausa

(202) 444-4747

(202) 444-8569

About me

Dr. Abubakar is a Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, the Chief of Neonatology for MedStar Medical Group, the Chief for the Division of Neonatal Perinatal Medicine, and the Medical Director of Neonatal ECMO Program and Respiratory Services at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

Clinical areas of focus

Apnea In Newborns
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Ventilation
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure Management
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Neonatal Cardiac Care
Neonatal Sepsis
Non-Invasive Ventilation
Surfactant Therapy

Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

Abnormal Breathing
Apnea In Newborns
Birth Defects Due To Maternal Conditions
Birth Injury To Skeleton
Bowel Obstruction In Newborns
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Calcium Disorders
Cardiometabolic Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease
Cleft Lip And Palate
Conditions Of Integument Specific To Newborn
Conditions Originating In Perinatal Period
Congenital Absence, Atresia And Stenosis Of Small Intestine
Congenital Anomalies
Congenital Heart Valve Defects
Congenital Infectious And Parasitic Diseases
Congenital Malformations Of Esophagus
Congenital Malformations Of Great Arteries
Congenital Malformations Of Intestine
Congenital Malformations Of Musculoskeletal System
Congenital Malformations Of Skin
Congenital Musculoskeletal Deformities Of Head, Face, Spine And Chest
Dentofacial Abnormality
Disturbances Of Cerebral Status Of Newborn
Feeding Intolerance
Feeding Problems In Newborns
Hemochromatosis
Hemolytic Disease Of Newborn
Hydrocephalus
Hyperglycemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypospadias
Hypothermia Of Newborn
Hypoxia
Infections Specific To The Perinatal Period
Interstitial Emphysema
Intestinal Atresia
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Kernicterus
Kidney Injury
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Neonatal Anemia
Neonatal Aspiration Syndrome
Neonatal Bowel Obstruction
Neonatal Cardiac Arrhythmias
Neonatal Conjunctivitis
Neonatal Hemorrhages
Neonatal Pneumonia
Neonatal Respiratory Failure
Neonatal Seizures
Neonatal Sepsis
Neonatal Skin Conditions
Neonatal Stroke
Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
Neurogenetic Disorders
Neutropenia
Newborn Affected By Complications Of Placenta, Cord And Membranes
Newborn Complications From Labor And Delivery
Newborn Complications From Maternal Pregnancy
Newborn Hypoglycemia
Newborn Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Newborn Screenings
Newborn With Birth Asphyxia
Perinatal Digestive System Disorders
Perinatal Hematological Disorders
Periventricular Leukomalacia
Polycystic Liver Disease
Pulmonary Heart Disease
Respiratory Conditions
Respiratory Failure In Newborn
Staphylococcal Infection
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage In Newborn
Syndactyly
Syphilis Infection
Therapeutic Hypothermia
Thrombocytopenia
Transitory Disorders Of Carbohydrate Metabolism
Transitory Neonatal Electrolyte And Metabolic Disturbances
Undescended Testicle
Vascular Disorders Of Intestine

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Procedures I perform

Abdominal Ultrasound
Antibiotic Therapy
Atrial Line Insertion
Blood Gas Analysis
Blood Transfusion
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Cardioversion
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Ventilation
Cpap Management
Cranial Ultrasonography
Cystitis Management
Delivery Room Resuscitation
Dialysis
Dopamine Therapy
Gastric Surgery
Gastrointestinal Therapy
Gastrointestinal Tube Placement
Genetic Counseling
High-Density Eeg
Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure Management
Infection Control
Lactation Consultation
Laser Therapy
Lumbar Puncture
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplant
Neonatal Cardiac Care
Neonatal Ct Scan
Neonatal Dermatology
Neonatal Hematology
Neonatal Neurosurgery
Neonatal Physiotherapy
Neonatal Pulmonology
Neonatal Urology
Newborn Feeding Support
Newborn Initial Hospital Care
Newborn Initial Stabilization
Newborn Screening Tests
Newborn Subsequent Hospital Care
Non-Invasive Ventilation
Orthopedic Physical Therapy
Pediatric Nutrition
Pediatric Surgery Follow-Up
Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
Pulmonary Function Tests
Retinopathy Of Prematurity Treatment
Skin Biopsy
Skin Phototherapy
Sleep Study
Surfactant Therapy
Surgical Infectious Disease
Thrombocytapheresis
Trachea Endotracheal Airway Insertion
Transthoracic Echocardiography
Vaccinations
Vision Screening

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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
M3400 - Neonatology
Washington, DC, 20007

202-444-8518

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Fax 202-444-7161

5255 Loughboro Rd NW
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Washington, DC, 20016

202-444-8569

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Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Cigna Health Care
- Kaiser Permanente*
- MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
- United HealthCare
- Aetna
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
- Healthspring
- Humana
- Medicare & Railroad Medicare
- United HealthCare
- Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice MD
- Priority Partners *
- United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
- Wellpoint MD
- AmeriHealth Caritas
- Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
- Medical Assistance/Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC
- Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
- Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
- MultiPlan
- Private Healthcare Systems
- Tricare/Humana Military
- VA Community Care Network (VACCN)