COVID-19 Guest policy and screening process

Out of an abundance of caution for the health of our patients and employees, Phoenix Perinatal Associates will allow one adult guest to accompany patients into our practices for their appointments. All patients and guests are required to wear a mask for the duration of the appointment. In addition, our practices have implemented a new screening process to minimize risk to patients and employees. We ask that all patients arrive early for their appointments to accommodate this screening process.

Thank you for your understanding, as the safety of our patients and employees is our utmost priority. Together we can stop the spread of coronavirus. Learn how to protect yourself and others at the CDC COVID-19 resource webpage..

Our mission is to provide superior quality healthcare services, and we look forward to continuing to provide our patients with excellent care.

Please call the office you are scheduled to be seen at with any questions or concerns:

 Phoenix Perinatal Associates – Mesa: 480-969-5999
 Phoenix Perinatal Associates – Mesa: 480-661-1332

As a reminder during this period of reduced mobility throughout the community, Phoenix Perinatal Associates provides comprehensive care for our patients at our practice locations, including telehealth services.

In addition, our practice has compiled a body of helpful resources and guidelines from trusted sources for our OB/GYN community during the COVID-19 healthcare crisis. We hope that providing the quick references below will assist you in navigating the rapidly changing environment surrounding the COVID-19 crisis and how it relates to pregnancy.

Our physicians are available to speak with you 24/7 to answer any questions you may have, from routine issues to those involving your most complicated patients. As always, our primary objective is to provide superior quality healthcare services to your patients, and we look forward to continuing to provide your patients with excellent care. Our practice will continue to provide relevant COVID-19 updates and guidelines as they become available.

ACOG, AJOG, and SMFM resources

• ACOG Practice Advisory: Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) 
• ACOG and SMFM Algorithm: Outpatient Assessment and Management for Pregnant Women with Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• AJOG MFM – Coronavirus Guidance
• SMFM Resources: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• SMFM Webinar: COVID-19 Preparedness for OB/MFM
• SMFM ICD-10 coding tips for COVID-19 in pregnancy

Additional resources:

• CDC: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and Pregnancy
• CDC: Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Calls/Webinars
• Kaiser Family Foundation: COVID-19 Special Considerations for Pregnant Women
• Johns Hopkins University: Coronavirus Global Tracker
• UpToDate: COVID-19
• MotherToBaby podcast on COVID-19 in pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Society of Critical Care Resources: Emergency Resources COVID-19

PubMed articles: COVID-19 and pregnancy:

• March 20, 2020: Expert consensus for managing pregnant women and neonates born to mothers with suspected or confirmed novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infectio
• March 18, 2020: Pregnancy and Perinatal Outcomes of Women With Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pneumonia: A Preliminary Analysis.

During the COVID-19 crisis, our patients and their families remain our priority. To ensure access to care while minimizing potential COVID-19 exposure, we’re working closely with internal experts, hospital partners, and health care authorities at the national, state, and county levels to implement and adapt care protocols in real-time.

Despite this global pandemic, we are focused on the future; we’re working collaboratively across the continuum of care to understand better ─ and reduce ─ the impact of COVID-19 on the patients we serve.

Our practice has compiled a body of helpful resources and guidelines from trusted sources for our patients during the COVID-19 healthcare crisis. We hope that providing the quick references below will assist you in navigating the rapidly changing environment surrounding the COVID-19 crisis and how it relates to pregnancy. Our mission is to provide superior quality healthcare services, and we look forward to continuing to provide you with excellent care.

COVID-19 and pregnancy patient resources:

• ACOG: COVID-19 Pregnancy and Breastfeeding FAQs
• CDC Guidelines: Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
• SMFM and Baby Center: COVID-19 and Pregnancy FAQs – Medical Experts Answer your Questions

Phoenix Perinatal Associates (PPA) was founded in 1980 by a group of maternal-fetal medicine specialists to create a nurturing and caring environment for women experiencing high risk in pregnancies and maternal or fetal complications. We offer a wide range of services including early prenatal care, targeted ultrasound, fetal echocardiogram, prenatal diagnosis, and screening, including chorionic villus sampling (CVS), amniocentesis and percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS), genetic counseling, diabetes education and management, inpatient and outpatient management of pregnancies, delivery and preconception consultation.

From the moment you learn that you have a high-risk pregnancy or your unborn may have a serious health risk, you want our maternal-fetal medicine specialist at your side. Our maternal-fetal medicine specialist can guide your family through a complicated pregnancy, protect the health of your unborn child and offer peace of mind. We are a national leader in treating expectant mothers and their babies at this very important time in their lives.

A maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist, also known as a perinatologist, is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology with advanced training in the management of high-risk pregnancies due to medical risks to the mother or fetus. An MFM specialist cares for pregnant women with chronic conditions, such as high blood pressure or diabetes, and monitors women who develop complications, such as early labor, during pregnancy. An MFM specialist may also be involved in the care of women expecting twins, triplets or more. Our MFM specialists can act as consultants or primary care providers, delivering services such as advanced ultrasound and genetic consultation, and may be involved in planning and care from the time a woman is considering pregnancy through the growth and development of her family.

An advanced practitioner, including perinatal nurse practitioners, nurse practitioners, and certified nurse midwives, may also assist in the management of a high-risk patient. In collaboration with our MFMs, the advanced practitioner may be available to answer patient questions and provide care and education during office visits. Some of our advanced practitioners also assist our physicians in the hospital with procedures, diagnoses, and inpatient management of the critically-ill pregnant woman.

If your baby requires neonatal consultation before delivery or specialized care after delivery, or is sent to the neonatal intensive care unit, our practice can arrange for a consultation with one of our neonatologists. We can also schedule an appointment with a pediatric cardiologist or developmental pediatrician before or after birth if necessary. Our integrated model of medicine, involving maternal-fetal specialists, neonatologists, and specialty pediatricians, allows for seamless communication and care among physicians for you and your child.

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Our OB hospitalist team is integrated with our Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist. Our dedicated and skilled OB clinicians are in the hospital 24/7 to ensure consistent, timely care for every patient entering the labor and delivery unit or obstetrical emergency department. OB hospitalists are board-certified physicians in obstetrics and gynecology. An OB hospitalist is a physician dedicated to caring for pregnant women exclusively in the hospital setting. OB hospitalists improve patient safety in part by preventing unattended deliveries and allowing for swifter emergent treatment. Their presence improves outcomes, reduces wait times, and increases patient satisfaction. Some local hospitals use our OB hospitalist team as an extension to your obstetrician if he or she is unavailable. Our OB hospitalist team is available 24 hours per day seven days a week, and in the event of an emergency, they have the ability to assess and treat a patient requiring immediate care, including delivery.

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Phoenix Perinatal Associates is accredited in obstetric ultrasound and fetal echocardiography by the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM). This places us amongst a limited number of groups with the highest standard for imaging. Through a rigorous review process, we have demonstrated our adherence to nationally
recognized standards. Our patients and referring providers can take comfort in knowing that:
• Our practice has policies and procedures in place to ensure patient safety, comfort, and privacy.
• Our ultrasound equipment is properly maintained and calibrated.
• Our providers have the appropriate credentials, training, and experience to perform ultrasounds, and receive continuing medical education to keep their skills current. All ultrasound will be performed by one of our registered diagnostic medical sonographers, then reviewed and interpreted by our maternal-fetal medicine specialists.

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