Dr. W. Thomas Bass

Neonatology/NICU

American Board of Pediatrics

Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine

Medical School: East Carolina University

Residency: Pitt County Memorial Hospital

Fellowship: St. Louis Children's Hospital

Dr. Bass became interested in neonatal neurology during his pediatric residency and chose a neonatology fellowship at St. Louis Children's Hospital  that allowed him to pursue research in brain injury of the newborn.

While practicing neonatology, he has continued basic and clinical research in specific types of brain injury and their prevention.

• Neonatal brain injury
• Birth asphyxia
• Intraventricular hemorrhage
• Hydrocephalus
• Periventricular leukomalacia

• Prevention of brain injury with therapeutic hypothermia
• Treatment of hydrocephalus
• Prevention of intraventricular hemorrhage

• Coastal Virginia Magazine "Top Doc" 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
• Health Care Heroes honoree for Advancement in Medicine and Health Care, Inside Business Magazine, 2012
• Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters, Pediatric Faculty Teaching Award, 1988 and 2002 
• Outstanding Pediatric Resident Award, East Carolina University, 1985

• Physicians for Peace
• Virginia Beach Youth Recreation Program 

"Growing up in northeastern North Carolina, I knew what a great reputation CHKD had and I was fortunate to have an opportunity to practice here. CHKD and the Division of Neonatology has given me the opportunity to care for a wide range of patients while continuing my research interests."

You can view published research by Dr. Bass at PubMed.