Department of Pediatrics
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Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition)
My primary interest in pediatric liver disease and liver transplantation is the immune mechanism of neonatal liver disease, in particular gestational alloimmune liver disease (GALD) and biliary atresia. Through clinical research on outcomes in GALD and laboratory research on the mechanism of disease, our group has made a significant impact that has advanced the care of infants and mothers affected by GALD. Currently, my active area of research is on the immune pathogenesis of biliary atresia, the leading cause of pediatric liver transplantation. I am investigating the role of macrophages in...
Professor of Pediatrics (Palliative Care)
I have an enduring interest in medical ethics, especially ethical issues in pediatrics, end-of-life care, research on human subjects, transplantation, children with differences of sex development (DSD) and gender identify nonconformity (GIN), medical and surgical innovation, transplantation and conscientious objection to requested care by health care professionals. My main clinical interests are in pediatric palliative and hospice care, multidisciplinary care of children with DSD/GIN and parent support for difficult decisions under conditions of uncertainty. More recently I have developed inte...
Instructor of Pediatrics (Hospital-Based Medicine)
Amy Petzel is a pediatrician in the department of Pediatrics, Hospital-Based Medicine. She works at Lurie Children's Hospital and Prentice Women's Hospital. She enjoys caring for children of all ages, from neonates to adolescents.
Instructor of Pediatrics (Hospital-Based Medicine)
As a hospital-based pediatrician, Dr. Wicks works at both Lurie Children's Hospital and Prentice Women's Hospital with clinical areas of focus including management of critically ill newborns in the Neonatal ICU. Dr. Wicks' interests also include clinical education of medical students and residents.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Hospital-Based Medicine)
I am a pediatric hospitalist at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Prentice Women's Hospital. I primarily work in the NICU at these sites. When not involved with clinical work, I am heavily involved with global health education within our pediatric residency program.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Cardiology)
My clinical interests include congenital heart disease and cardiac imaging including pediatric and fetal echocardiography. My specific interest include prenatal diagnosis and mangamement of congenital heart disease, managment, care of patients with single ventricle cardiac defects and Fontan palliation, as well as cardiac management of patients with Turner Syndrome. In my role as an Inteim-director of the Fetal Cardiac Program, I work closely with the Chicago Institute for Fetal Health to provide perinatal cardiology expertise. I also co-direct the multidisciplinary Turner's syndrome clinic at...
Professor of Pediatrics (Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care)
As medical director for the Institute for Sports Medicine (ISM) at Lurie Children’s since 2004, I have extensive experience caring for children and adolescents with sports-related injuries. I have served as team physician for high school, college, elite, and professional teams. I am currently the team physician for DeLaSalle high school, Moody Bible Institute, North Side Youth Football League, and the USA Rhythmic Gymnastics team. I served on the executive committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Sports Medicine and Fitness (COSMF) for the past 11 years, and for the last 4 y...
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Child Abuse)
Dr. Rosado obtained his MD from Escuela Mexicana de Medicina, Universidad La Salle, and subsequently completed his residency in pediatrics at Sinai Children’s Hospital here in Chicago, where he also served as chief resident and then as Medical Director of Child Protective Services. He is board-certified in general pediatrics and child abuse pediatrics.
Before coming to Lurie Children’s in 2014, Dr. Rosado was on faculty in the Department of Pediatrics at Rush Medical College. During that time, he also served as an attending physician in the Division of Child Protective Services at the John H...
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation)
As a former social worker turned physician, I am acutely aware of the way in which the psycho-social atmosphere contributes to the treatment of cancer in children, adolescents, and young adults. As a physician, I try to incorporate that view into my treatment of young people with cancer.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition)
Primary research interest include the quality of life related to families of children with feeding disorders, clinical imaging related to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in children, and lifestyle interventions used to treat childhood and familial obesity.
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Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Lurie Children's is the Feinberg School of Medicine's affiliated hospital dedicated to pediatric care. Lurie Children's is Illinois' only freestanding hospital exclusively for children and offers patients access to world-class care in a modern, kid-friendly environment.
Faculty Development
Our faculty is one of our greatest resources. To support them on the paths to successful, fulfilling careers, we make faculty development a priority.<
Diversity & Inclusion
The Department of Pediatrics strives to create and maintain training programs that mirror the diverse patient population we serve in Chicago. We believe that diverse faculty, residency and fellowship programs are essential to our long-term success as leaders in academic medicine.
Physician-Scientist Training & Resources
We offer a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities and formal training programs to help our residents and fellows excel as physician-scientists. Explore all of the resources and hear from housestaff who are making research a major part of their career development plans.