My philosophy is a compassionate, family-centered approach that prioritizes the emotional and psychological well-being of both the infant and their family. I advocate for a nurturing environment that supports bonding and minimizes stress for the neonate and their family.
About Victor Y. Levy, MD
Victor Y. Levy, MD, MSPH, is a neonatal cardiac intensivist at Phoenix Children's. Dr. Levy is skilled in caring for newborns who have cardiac conditions and need specialized treatment in the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU).
Dr. Levy earned his bachelor's degree in cell and molecular biology and master's degree in public health from Tulane University in New Orleans. He graduated with his medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, where he also completed his residency training in pediatrics. Dr. Levy went on to train as a fellow in pediatric cardiology and in neonatology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Levy is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in pediatrics, pediatric cardiology and neonatology. He is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society and the American College of Cardiology. He is the founder and an active board member of the Neonatal Heart Society, where he still holds membership.
Dr. Levy is invested in clinical research and sits on the journal review boards for several medical journals. His findings have been featured in publications including Pediatrics, the World Journal for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, The Journal of Pediatrics and Current Opinion in Cardiology. He presents at national meetings and conferences such as the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition, NeoHeart and Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Symposium.
In his free time, Dr. Levy enjoys snow skiing.
Medical School / Education
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
Residency
(Pediatrics) University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
Fellowship
(Pediatric Cardiology and Neonatology) Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
Subspecialty- Pediatric Cardiology, Subspecialty-Neonatal/Perinatal Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics
Professional Affiliations
Member, American College of Cardiology
Member, American Academy of Pediatrics
Member, Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society
Founder and board member, Neonatal Heart Society
Chaudhry PM, Sen S, Steurer M, Levy VY, Gowda S, Ball MK, Ashrafi A, Emani SM, Bacha EA, Checchia PA, Levy PT, Krishnamurthy G. Perioperative Care Models for Neonates With Congenital Heart Disease: Evolving Role of Neonatology Within the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. World J Pediatr Congenit Heart Surg. 2023 Jul;14(4):481-489. doi: 10.1177/21501351231170772. Epub 2023 Jun 12. PMID: 37309123.
Kohbodi, GoleNaz Adelia; Ashrafi, Amir H.; Levy, VY. Assessment and management of neonates with unrepaired congenital heart disease. Current Opinion in Cardiology. March 28, 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/HCO.0000000000001054.
Blanco CL, Hair A, Justice LB, Roddy D, Bonagurio K, Williams PK, Machado D, Marino BS, Chi A, Takao C, Gordon EE, Ashrafi A, Cacho N, Pruetz JD, Costello JM, Cooper DS; Cardiac Neonate Nutrition Study Group. A Randomized Trial of an Exclusive Human Milk Diet in Neonates with Single Ventricle Physiology. J Pediatr. 2022 Dec 14:S0022-3476(22)01126-X. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2022.11.043. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36528055.
The Neonatal Cardiac Care Collaborative (NeoC3). A Collaboration between NHS, AHA, AAC, AAP, PCICS, FHS: Foundations of a Multidisciplinary Approach to Neonatal Cardiac Care. Pediatrics, November 2022.
