Dr. Tomi Kanninen, MD

Dr. Kanninen is a board-certified Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist expertly managing the full spectrum of high-risk pregnancies at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ.

As a key member of our integrated care team, Dr. Kanninen brings extensive experience and knowledge to managing the full range of complications that arise during pregnancy. Dr. Kanninen's collaboration with specialists across disciplines ensures the best possible outcomes for high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Kanninen's expertise covers a vast range of complex issues, including fetal abnormalities, cervical insufficiency, fetal growth restriction, infections in pregnancy, and genetic disorders. This team-based approach is fundamental to the success of our Center for Abnormal Placentation, which has achieved a landmark 100% maternal survival rate. By choosing Dr. Kanninen, you are accessing a provider upholds the highest standards of quality and care to address any challenge during pregnancy.

…Frequently Asked Questions

Who covers for you when you are unavailable?

Our practice is designed for seamless, continuous care. Our team of MFM specialists is always on in rotation and ready to serve. This means you are never cared for by an outside physician. We are a collaborative group that discusses our patients regularly, so when one of us is on call, we are already familiar with your history and care plan. You can trust that you are always in the hands of an expert from our team.

I have a birth plan that's very important to me. How do you approach collaborating with patients to balance their personal wishes with the medical necessities of a high-risk delivery?

My approach is to use it as our starting point. We will go through your preferences together, and I’ll be very transparent about what parts are safely achievable, what might need to be flexible, and what aspects we may have to modify. The goal is to create a new, shared plan that honors your wishes as much as possible while building in the safeguards needed for a healthy delivery.

How does your team handle after-hours calls and emergencies?

We guarantee that a physician from our MFM team is always on call and available. Our Maternal-Fetal Medicine team provides 24/7 coverage, including nights, weekends, and holidays with an on-call specialist always available for urgent pregnancy concerns. We have built a system where you are fully supported by a physician at all times, day or night.