Michael Reisfeld

Michael Reisfeld is an Assistant Professor at the Yale School of Medicine, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. He is Board Certified in Pediatrics and holds academic appointments within the Department of Pediatrics. His clinical expertise includes pre- and post-operative management of surgical infants, neonates with complex congenital heart disease, and ECMO-requiring cases.

Education & Training:

• MD: New York Medical College (2018)
• BS in Biology: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (2013)
• Pediatric Residency: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine/Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital (2021)
• Perinatology/Neonatology Fellowship: Northwestern University (2024)

Research Focus: Dr. Reisfeld’s work centers on developmental outcomes of NICU graduates, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and social determinants impacting pediatric health. Recent studies explore hyperinflation’s role in ventilator weaning success and barriers to neurodevelopmental follow-up in high-risk infants.

Awards & Honors:

• Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (2018)
• Lawrence B Slobody Award (New York Medical College, 2018)

Professional Engagement: Active in national conferences, presenting posters at the Pediatric Academic Societies and AAP National Conference. He also serves as an NRP 8th Edition Instructor at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital.