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Melissa Nater, MD, Pediatric Cardiology, Oak Lawn, IL, Advocate Christ Medical Center

MelissaNaterMD

Pediatric Cardiology Oak Lawn, IL

Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care

Physician

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Education & Training

  • Advocate Christ Medical Center
    Advocate Christ Medical CenterPost-Doctoral Fellowship, Pediatric Cardiac ICU, 2011 - 2012
  • Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn)
    Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn)Fellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2008 - 2011
  • University of Puerto Rico
    University of Puerto RicoResidency, Pediatrics, 2005 - 2008
  • Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine
    Universidad Central del Caribe School of MedicineClass of 2005
  • University of Puerto Rico
    University of Puerto RicoBS Biology, 1997 - 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • PR State Medical License
    PR State Medical License 2007 - 2010
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Congenital Heart Disease Champion The Children’s Heart Foundation, 2022

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Higher Dosage of Acetaminophen Associated with Lower Risk of Acute Kidney Injury after Pediatric Cardiac Surgery  
    Melissa Nater  , Joshua Wong , Nobuyuki Ikeda , Brian Heenan , Rohit S. Loomba , Jamie Penk, J Pediatr Intensive Care

Authored Content

  • Heterotaxy Syndrome and Intestinal Rotation AbnormalitiesJuly 2018

Press Mentions

  • Treatments for Young Patient’s Heart Defect Helps Her Live Fuller Life
    Treatments for Young Patient’s Heart Defect Helps Her Live Fuller LifeFebruary 10th, 2014
  • En Español: Back-to-School Community Town Hall
    En Español: Back-to-School Community Town HallAugust 13th, 2020
  • How to Run a Marathon When You Lack Motivation
    How to Run a Marathon When You Lack MotivationJune 18th, 2021

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Hospital Affiliations