Melissa Nater MD
[Pronunciation: NAH-ter ]
Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care
Physician
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4440 W 95th St# TheOak Lawn, IL 60453
Phone+1 708-684-5580
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Summary
- Dr. Melissa Nater is a Pediatric Cardiologist based in Oak Lawn, IL, specializing in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care. She completed her medical education at Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine and further specialized through a fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at Advocate Children’s Hospital. Dr. Nater has been an Attending Physician at Advocate Children's Hospital since 2011. Her research has been published in various medical journals, and she has been recognized with the Congenital Heart Disease Champion award by The Children’s Heart Foundation in 2022.
Education & Training
Advocate Christ Medical CenterPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 2011 - 2012
Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn)Fellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2008 - 2011
University of Puerto RicoResidency, Pediatrics, 2005 - 2008
Universidad Central del Caribe School of MedicineClass of 2005- University of Puerto RicoBS Biology, 1997 - 2001
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2008 - 2026
PR State Medical License 2007 - 2010
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- 2024 Class of Extraordinary Women Leaders The Children’s Heart Foundation, 2024
- Congenital Heart Disease Champion The Children’s Heart Foundation, 2022
- Golden Heart Award Pediatric Congenital Heart Association, 2018
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsDevelopment of pediatric multidisciplinary extracorporeal membrane oxygenation simulations: A novel educational program to enhance team communication and emergency pre...Melissa Nater, Kristen Nelson-McMillan, Chawki Elzein, Alison Boone, Cynthia Urbas
Perfusion. 2023-09-01 - Pediatric Cardiac Emergencies: When to Worry and When to Reassure.Chukwuemeka Igwe, Tara Iyengar, Alisa McQueen, Melissa Nater
Pediatric Annals. 2023-04-01 - 13 citationsHeterotaxy syndrome and intestinal rotation abnormalitiesLindsay M. Ryerson, Scott Pharis, Charissa Pockett, Reeni Soni, Deborah Fruitman
Pediatrics. 2018-08-01
Journal Articles
- Higher Dosage of Acetaminophen Associated with Lower Risk of Acute Kidney Injury after Pediatric Cardiac SurgeryMelissa 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 LifeFebruary 10th, 2014
En Español: Back-to-School Community Town HallAugust 13th, 2020- How to Run a Marathon When You Lack MotivationJune 18th, 2021
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Other Languages
- Spanish
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