James A. Lemons MD

James A. Lemons, M.D.

Hugh McK. Landon Professor of Pediatrics
James W. Riley Hospital for Children

M.D., Northwestern University Medical School, 1969
Internship & Residency, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1969
Fellowship, University of Colorado Medical Center, 1973-1975 

Dr. Lemons has held numerous leadership positions in local, state, and national committees and organizations. Funded by the NIH for over 30 years, he has expertise in basic and clinical research.  He has been an invited lecturer or visiting professor at more than 70 universities around the world.  Author of over 250 articles and book chapters.  Dr. Lemons is a superb speaker and advocate for care of the neonate.  He has worked internationally in Kenya to enhance the care for women and newborn infants in sub Saharan Africa.  His primary section focus is to facilitate the career development of the faculty and fellows of the section of Neonatology.