Program Leadership
Marc A. Ellsworth, MD
Fellowship Program Director
When Marc Ellsworth, MD, was in medical school, his wife's experiences as a nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) inspired his interest in specializing in neonatology. As a neonatologist at Phoenix Children's, he puts the needs of his tiny patients and their families first. "There is nothing better than watching a family take home a healthy baby who at one time was critically ill," says Dr. Ellsworth. His two older brothers, both pediatricians, influenced Dr. Ellsworth's decision to pursue a career in medicine. He is grateful to be at Phoenix Children's, where specialists from a wide range of disciplines work together on the most complex cases. "The quality of subspecialty expertise and care coordination of Phoenix Children's is something I value. It helps me take care of the sickest infants," he says. In his free time, Dr. Ellsworth enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.
Jessica L. Wickland, MD
Associate Fellowship Program Director
Dr. Wickland completed her medical school at Wayne State School of Medicine and her pediatrics residency here at PCH. She will complete her neonatology fellowship from the University of Texas Southwestern where she worked primarily in level IV NICUs at Parkland Health and Hospital System and Children's Medical Center Dallas. Her research interests include long-term metabolic outcomes of premature infants as well as quality improvement in the NICU.