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Heather Nixon, MD, Anesthesiology, Chicago, IL

HeatherNixonMD

Anesthesiology Chicago, IL

Obstetrical Anesthesiology

Obstetric Anesthesiology Division Head and Vice Associate Head of Education

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  • Office

    1740 W Taylor St
    Chicago, IL 60612
    Phone+1 312-996-4050

Education & Training

  • University of Illinois Department of Medical Education
    University of Illinois Department of Medical EducationMHPE pending, 2014
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Obstetric Anesthesiology, 2010 - 2011
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Anesthesiology, 2007 - 2010
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2009 - 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

Press Mentions

  • Through Telehealth Consultations, UI Health Doctors Help Ensure Safe Delivery of Baby in Ethiopia
    Through Telehealth Consultations, UI Health Doctors Help Ensure Safe Delivery of Baby in EthiopiaMarch 9th, 2017
  • FDA Approves Biorphen
    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