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Perak, Amanda Marma

Perak, Amanda Marma

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Cardiology) and Preventive Medicine (Epidemiology)

Bio

Dr. Perak is committed to preventing cardiovascular diseases (e.g., heart attack) by promoting optimal health from the beginning of life. Her research centers on defining and intervening at the origin... [more]

Perez, Maria E

Perez, Maria E

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition)

Perez, Marta

Perez, Marta

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology)

Bio

Dr Perez's research interest is in neonatal pulmonary hypertension and glucocorticoid signaling. Specifically, Dr Perez's research focuses on the impact of hydrocortisone, a glucocorticoid commonly us... [more]

Peter, Merlene

Peter, Merlene

Instructor of Pediatrics (Genetics, Genomics, and Metabolism)

Petzel, Amy E

Petzel, Amy E

Instructor of Pediatrics (Hospital-Based Medicine)

Bio

Amy Petzel is a pediatrician in the department of Pediatrics, Hospital-Based Medicine. She works at both Lurie Children's Hospital and Prentice Women's Hospital. She enjoys caring for children of all ... [more]

Peyton, Colleen D

Peyton, Colleen D

Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences and Pediatrics

Pierce, Mary C

Pierce, Mary C

Professor of Pediatrics (Emergency Medicine) and Preventive Medicine

Bio

Dr. Pierce’s research interest focuses primarily on injuries in children with an emphasis on differentiating abusive from accidental trauma. Dr Pierce collaborates with a multi-disciplinary lab with e... [more]

Pierce, Michelle L

Pierce, Michelle L

Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics (Community Based Primary Care)

Pillai, Selvi

Pillai, Selvi

Health System Clinician of Pediatrics (Hospital-Based Medicine)

Pittsenbarger, Zachary E

Pittsenbarger, Zachary E

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Emergency Medicine)

Bio

After joining the department of pediatrics in 2013, Dr. Pittsenbarger has been involved in projects inspired by his clinical work in pediatric emergency medicine and with the goal of improving the car... [more]

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