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Northwest Health Opens Maternal – Fetal Medicine Practice in Valparaiso

Northwest Health Opens Maternal – Fetal Medicine Practice in Valparaiso

Northwest Health recently welcomed triple board-certified maternal – fetal medicine specialist, Guillermo Font, M.D. Dr. Font is now providing ongoing care and management for pregnant women with a history of medical complications or current medical conditions in his new office at the Northwest Health Medical Plaza, located at 85 E. US Highway 6, Suite 120 in Valparaiso.

Dr. Font completed a fellowship in maternal – fetal medicine and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at University of Illinois College of Medicine as well as a family medicine residency at St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago. He received his medical degree from Universidad Complutense De Madrid in Madrid, Spain.

“We are so pleased to offer our high-risk moms-to-be easy access to this much-needed specialty closer to home,” said Ashley Dickinson, Chief Executive Officer, Northwest Health. “Maternal – fetal care not only helps to ensure the healthiest pregnancy possible for both mother and baby, it also reassures the family and helps relieve the anxiety that accompanies many experiencing a high-risk pregnancy. Dr. Font is a welcome addition to our maternity services and our medical staff.”

Dr. Font will offer treatment for a range of conditions for high-risk pregnant women including gestational diabetes management, high blood pressure and hypertension, birth defects and genetic disorders. Additionally, he has advanced training in fetal evaluation using diagnostic obstetrical and gynecologic ultrasound.

To make an appointment with Dr. Font, call 219-983-6142.

About Northwest Health

Northwest Health is a comprehensive healthcare system committed to providing communities in Northwest Indiana with high-quality, accessible healthcare—from highly specialized care and surgical services to more routine primary care. The system of more than 60 access points includes three hospitals, five emergency departments, urgent care centers, outpatient surgery centers, an ambulance service, and physician offices. A team of more than 3,000 employees work together with the more than
700 physicians on its medical staffs. For more information, visit NWHealthIN.com.