Department of Pediatrics
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Faculty Spotlight
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Cardiology)
Dr. Candace Mannarino is an attending physician in the divisions of cardiology (cardiac intensive care) and pediatric critical care medicine. She is the Director of the Pediatric Critical Care Clerkship. She is also the Faculty Lead of the Cardiac Care Unit Simulation Program at Lurie Children’s.
Her clinical and research focus is within the realms of medical education, simulation, and quality improvement.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Infectious Diseases)
I am a Pediatric Infectious Diseases specialist with an academic focus and clinical expertise in neonatal and congenital infections. I am passionate about understanding microbial exposures in utero, perinatally, and in the first months of life, the interaction of microbes (viruses, bacteria) and the developing immune system, and the role of the microbiome in health outcomes.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Hospital-Based Medicine)
Dr. Spewak is a hospital pediatrician and director of the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Educational Support Program and co-director of the Lurie Children's-McGaw Medical Center Medical Education Elective. He is a member of the Feinberg Academy of Medical Educators at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and a member of the Lurie Children's Pediatric Advocacy Advisory Board.
His clinical and academic interests include caring for hospitalized children before, during, and after hospitalization; children with medical complexity; and diagnostic medicine; me...
Instructor of Pediatrics (Hospital-Based Medicine)
Dr. McCaffrey is a Pediatric Hospitalist in the Division of Hospital-Based Medicine and an Instructor of Pediatrics at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Her clinical work focuses on the care of hospitalized children at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, neonates at Prentice Women's Hospital, and the management of unexpected, non-emergency illnesses and injuries at Immediate Care. She has a strong interest and commitment to the advancement of medical education on all levels.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care)
I am a pediatrician and weight management specialist trained in clinical medicine, research, teaching, and advocacy. I take care of patients in the Wellness & Weight Management Clinic at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Outpatient Center in Lincoln Park.
Professor of Pediatrics (Neurology and Epilepsy), Medical Education and Neurology - Ken and Ruth Davee Department
My area of academic interest focuses on pediatric neurocritical care especially as it pertains to epilepsy, status epilepticus, coma, brain injury, and neurophysiology.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation)
Dr Chaudhury is the section head of Pediatric stem cell transplant and cellular therapy. She serves on several collaborative study groups and in leadership roles at the PTCTC and COG. Her special focus is clinical trials involving transplantation and cellular therapy strategies to reduce toxicities and improve outcomes; especially stem cell transplants for non-malignant disorders; and Pediateric Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.
Instructor of Medicine (Hospital Medicine) and Pediatrics
Dr. Ann-Marie Tantoco is a med-peds hospitalist in Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplantation)
Dr. Bercovitz is triple boarded in general pediatrics, pediatric hematology/oncology, and transfusion medicine.
Instructor of Pediatrics (Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care)
I am general pediatrician who has a deep focus in preventative medicine, specifically in obesity and mental health. I strive to create a strong medical home and advocate for all my patients.
Our Home
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.<