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The Fetal Institute, Specializing in the assessment, counseling and management of patients with high-risk pregnancies in Florida

World Leaders in Fetal Therapy

Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialists

Our group specializes in the assessment, counseling and management of patients with high-risk pregnancies.

We provide management for complicated pregnancies with high-risk conditions.

Welcome to the Fetal Institute.

Our group specializes in the assessment, counseling and management of patients with high-risk pregnancies, including those that may need antenatal fetal treatment (Fetal Therapy). Our center serves as a resource to Obstetricians and other Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists faced with complicated pregnancies.

Using state-of-the-art technology and based on extensive experience, our center can provide counseling, consulting and management for complicated pregnancies, whether the mother, the fetus(es) or both have a particular high-risk condition. Our specialized treatments aim to maximize the likelihood of a healthy outcome for both the mother and the baby.

The Fetal Institute is featured in A Mustard Seed of Faith: How hope conquered all odds

At 18.5 weeks pregnant with their little girl, Brittney and Dakota were given the news that their baby had a fatal illness called Fetal Hydrops and the chance of the baby surviving was slim to none. This true story takes you through a journey of two new parents and the fight for their child.

Conditions We Treat

Providers at The Fetal Institute are highly skilled in managing problems that may arise during pregnancy. Our doctors offer comprehensive care for pregnant women, including expertise for fetal problems in Miami, Florida and nationwide.

Personalized treatment, highly skilled experts

Founded by Dr. Ruben Quintero and Dr. Eftichia Kontopoulos, The Fetal Institute serves as a resource to all Obstetricians and Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists. The Fetal Institute is a national and international referral center for the assessment and management of complicated pregnancies.

"Dr. Quintero is truly a super hero, he saved our baby's life and my husband and I will forever be grateful for him and his wonderful team! I was diagnosed with Amniotic Band Syndrome at 22 weeks, and he and his staff accommodated us within 2 days for our initial consultation. As soon as you meet him, you can tell that Dr. Quintero is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced, and I felt complete confidence in him. He is incredibly thorough, and was able to see that the amniotic bands were wrapped around my baby's hands and umbilical cord (which the original maternal fetal medicine doctor did not detect), and he successfully performed surgery to remove the bands. I am so grateful that we found Dr. Quintero, I would not have trusted anyone else with this surgery."
Courtney S.
TFI Patient

Learn about the latest and most advanced resources

Learn about the latest and most advanced resources in the field of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Fetal Therapy from The Fetal Institute in Coral Gables, FL.

Parents Britney and Dakota Paxson with their baby Lily

The Fetal Institute featured in new book authored by a patient

A new book features a patient's success story after a fetal hydrops diagnosis.
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What treatments are available for spina bifida?

Podcast: What treatments are available for spina bifida?

Listen to Dr. Quintero's podcast about spina bifida treatments.
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What are Fetal Therapies?

Podcast: What is fetal therapy?

Listen to Dr. Kontopoulos's podcast about fetal therapy.
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Our group specializes in the assessment, counseling and management of patients with high-risk pregnancies in Florida.