NidaB(Hernaez)Blankas HernaezMD

Pediatrics • Niles, IL

Hospitalist

Health System Clinician in Pediatrics-Hospital-Based Medicine

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Office
241 Golf Mill Center
Ste 200
Niles, IL 60714
Phone+1 847-297-4688

Fax+1 847-297-4668

Education & Training

University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Pediatrics, 1990 - 1992
University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoInternship, Pediatrics, 1989 - 1990
Far Eastern University Nicanor Reyes Medical FoundationClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 1991 - 2026
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Inspirational Physician Recognition (WPS) American Medical Association, 2017
APP Exemplary Physician Advocate Lutheran General, 2016
Honored Woman in Medicine Norwegian American Hospital, 2015
Distinguished Physician of the Year Philippine Medical Association in Chicago, 2015
Golden Life Achievement Award Chicago Philippine Lions, 2015
President Award Philippine Medical Association in Chicago, 2014
Empowered Woman National Federation of Filipino American Association, 2014
Recognition Award Marinduque International, 2014
"Our Patients Love Our Doctor" Recognition Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 2014
Most Outstanding Alumnus Award Far Eastern University Medical Alumni of Norther Illinois, 2014
Ladies Knight of Rizal Filipino American Council of Greater Chicago, 2013
Leadership Award Far Eastern University Medical Alumni Association of Northern Illinois, 2012
Humanitarian Golden Heart Award Philippine American Social Services, 2012
APP Exemplary Physician Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 2012
High Profile Woman Fashion in Fashion Magazine, 2011
BRAINS Awardee Chicago, 2008
Hall of Fame, Medicine and Medical Mission Medicine and Medical Mission, 2008
Mrs. America-Illinois Pageant Illinois, 2007
Most Outstanding Ladies of the Midwest RHOTON Organization, 2007
Ideal Couple Philippine American Cultural Foundation, 2007
Top American Pediatrician Chicago, 2006
Mrs. Philippines Philippine Independence Week Committee, 2006
Asian American Hall of Fame in Medicine Chicago, 2006
Calendar Mom Philippine American Social Services, 2005
Chicago Filipino American Hall of Fame in Medicine Chicago, 2005
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Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

"A 3-year old-Boy with a Spreading Leg Rash, pain and swelling
Angela Tang and Nida Blankas-Hernaez, Consultant for Pediatricians, 8/1/2015
"A 6-year old female with Unilateral Cervical Swelling"
Aggarwal, Bayard, Nida Blankas-Hernaez, Pediatric Annals, 2/1/2015
"A 16 year-old Girl with Chronic Abdominal Pain
Dayal, Nida Blankas-Hernaez, Pediatria Medycyna Praktyczna, 3/1/2014

Committees

Member, NAH Physician Wellness Committee 2017 - Present
Chairman, PMAC CME Committee 2015 - Present
Member, Medical Staff Quality, NAH 2014 - Present
Member, NAH Credentialing Committee 2014 - Present
Chairman, Pediatric Department, NAH 2014 - Present
Member, NAH CME Committee 2012 - Present
Member, Ethics Committee, NAH 2012 - 2015
Vice-Chairman, Pediatric Department, NAH 2012 - 2014

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Pediatrics - AAP
Member
Philippine Medical Association in Chicago
President 2013-2014, Board of Governors current
Far Eastern University Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Association Foundation
Secretary and Board of Trustee member, current
FEUMAANI
President, 2009-2010
Philippine Medical Association in Chicago Auxiliary
President, 2016-2017
PMAC and Auxiliary Foundation
Member