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Kristen Nelson, MD, Pediatrics, Chicago, IL

KristenLeighNelsonMD

Pediatrics Chicago, IL

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Pediatric Cardiac Critical; University of Chicago and Advocate Children’s Hospital

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  • Office

    5841 S. MARYLAND AVENUE
    M/C 1145
    Chicago, IL 60637
    Phone+1 773-702-9659

Summary

  • Dr. Kristen Nelson is a pediatric cardiac critical care physician in Oak Lawn, specializing in heart failure management, including mechanical circulatory support. She is affiliated with Advocate Christ Medical Center Pediatric Heart Institute and University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital. She received her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans and her critical care training at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She has been in practice 17 years.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 2004 - 2007
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine
    Louisiana State University School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 2000 - 2004
  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
    Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New OrleansClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2002 - 2004
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed