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Ronald Holtzman, MD, is a board-certified neonatologist at The Children's Hospital at Cleveland Clinic. He serves as Chairman of the Department of Neonatology and Director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Dr. Holtzman leads the Level III NICU team in caring for newborns with complex and high-risk medical conditions.
His clinical focus covers premature birth, birth defects, inherited metabolic disorders, congenital malformations, heart disease in newborns, neonatal infections, and neurologic, gastrointestinal, and hematologic disorders in newborns. The NICU he directs uses individualized developmental care protocols to support each infant's recovery and growth.
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Who is Dr. Holtzman right for?
Dr. Holtzman is the right physician for families of critically ill or premature newborns needing Level III NICU care. He treats infants with complex conditions including congenital malformations, neonatal infections, and heart disease. Families navigating high-risk newborn situations benefit from his leadership and subspecialty depth.
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Dr. Holtzman treats premature infants and newborns with birth defects, inherited metabolic disorders, congenital malformations, heart disease, neonatal infections, neurologic problems, and gastrointestinal and hematologic disorders.
Yes, Dr. Holtzman is a board-certified neonatologist. He holds the position of Chairman of the Department of Neonatology at The Children's Hospital at Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Holtzman serves as Chairman of the Department of Neonatology and Director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at The Children's Hospital at Cleveland Clinic. He oversees the Level III NICU team.
Dr. Holtzman leads the Level III NICU at The Children's Hospital at Cleveland Clinic. Level III designation reflects the highest level of neonatal care. The unit operates 17 fully equipped beds.
Dr. Holtzman works alongside board-certified neonatologists, nursing specialists, pediatric developmental specialists, lactation experts, psychologists, and pediatric therapists. This team approach supports comprehensive care for each infant and family.
The NICU team Dr. Holtzman directs uses stress assessments to guide each baby's environment and treatment. Room lighting, sound levels, and the timing of medical care are all adapted to each infant's individual needs.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026