Paul Lerou

Paul Lerou, MD, is the Chief of the Division of Newborn Medicine at Mass General for Children (MGfC), which is part of Massachusetts General Hospital.1 He is a prominent figure in the field of neonatology and newborn care, with several key responsibilities and accomplishments:

Professional Role

Dr. Lerou leads the Division of Newborn Medicine at MGfC, overseeing care for nearly 10,000 newborns annually across Mass General, Mass General Brigham, and other facilities.1 He plays a crucial role in managing the level four Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), which is equipped to treat babies with the most serious medical and surgical conditions.1

Research and Academic Positions

• Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School4
• Physician Investigator in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit4
• His research focuses on using stem cells to better understand how genetic disorders and prematurity affect child development2

Leadership and Initiatives

Dr. Lerou has been working to improve capacity challenges in newborn care since 2015.1 He emphasizes the importance of providing "the right baby, in the right place, at the right time," and has implemented strategies to optimize neonatal bed capacity throughout the Mass General Brigham system.1

Clinical Expertise

As a neonatologist, Dr. Lerou specializes in the care of premature and critically ill newborns.3 He is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.3

Additional Information

• Dr. Lerou is fluent in Dutch, in addition to English3
• His LinkedIn profile lists him as a Principal Investigator at Massachusetts General Hospital5

Dr. Lerou's work significantly contributes to advancing newborn care and research in one of the most prestigious medical institutions in the United States.