Heather Nixon MD
Obstetrical Anesthesiology
Obstetric Anesthesiology Division Head and Vice Associate Head of Education
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1740 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60612
Phone+1 312-996-4050
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Education & Training
University of Illinois Department of Medical EducationMHPE pending, 2014
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Obstetric Anesthesiology, 2010 - 2011
University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Anesthesiology, 2007 - 2010- University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 2006
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2010 - 2026
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Outstanding Faculty Instructor University of Illinois at Chicago - Department of Anesthesiology, 2012, 2018
- Teacher of the Year - less than 10yr category Society of Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology, 2017
- Research in Education Award Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology, 2016
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Is Faster Better? Relationships of Cesarean Acuity with Risk of Low Apgar Scores and Fetal Acidemia.Gian Diaz-Rodriguez, Alexis Braverman, Gloria G Elam, Doreen Norris-Stojak, Kathleen Harmon
American Journal of Perinatology. 2024-05-01 - Bupivacaine Dosing for Cesarean Delivery in Parturients of Short Stature: A Retrospective Case-Control Study.Elizabeth M S Lange, Paloma Toledo, Jillian Stariha, Josephine LiMandri, Derek Morley
AANA Journal. 2023-06-01 - Neuraxial Techniques for Parturients with Thromboprophylaxis or Thrombocytopenia.Jacqueline M. Galvan, Heather Nixon
Anesthesiology Clinics. 2021-12-01
Press Mentions
Through Telehealth Consultations, UI Health Doctors Help Ensure Safe Delivery of Baby in EthiopiaMarch 9th, 2017
FDA Approves BiorphenOctober 24th, 2019
Committees
- Vice Chair - 2015, ASA Committee on Obstetric Anesthesiology 2011 - Present
- Chair, Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology - Media Committee and Newsletter Editor 2016 - 2019
- Member, Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology - Education Committee 2012 - 2019
- Member, Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and Perinatology - Patient Safety Committee 2011 - 2018
- Member, ASA Patient Safety and Education Committee 2011 - 2012
Professional Memberships
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- Society of Obstetric Anesthesiology and PerinatologyMember
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