Carl Coghill, M.D., Neonatology, has been appointed the first holder of the Waldemar A. Carlo, M.D., Endowed Professorship in Clinical Neonatology. This endowed professorship recognizes the compassionate patient care and superior teaching Dr. Coghill exhibits.

Dr. Coghill is the medical director of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Children’s of Alabama, the perinatal referral center for the state of Alabama. He is also the medical director for the Community Neonatology Program. His leadership and dedication to patient care have improved the medical care of neonates in community hospitals in the Birmingham area. Dr. Coghill has contributed greatly to advancing the field of neonatology by mentoring and training the next generation of neonatologists. Additional roles held by Dr. Coghill include, medical director for the Neonatal Simulation Lab, physician champion – High Reliability Unit, and medical director of the CRNP Skills Lab.

The Waldemar A. Carlo, M.D., Endowed Professorship in Clinical Neonatology was created and named to honor Dr. Wally Carlo for his many years of leadership as the division director of the Division of Neonatology.

Congratulations Dr. Coghill!