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Sunita Ferns, MD, Pediatric Cardiology, Peoria, IL

SunitaFernsMDMD, MRCPCH(UK), FHRS(She/Her)

Pediatric Cardiology Peoria, IL

Pediatric Electrophysiology

Director | Pediatric and Adult Congenital Electrophysiology Children’s Hospital of Illinois

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  • Office

    420 NE Glen Oak Avenue,
    Suite #301
    Peoria, IL 61603
    Phone+1 309-655-3053
    Fax+1 309-655-3410

Summary

  • As the Director of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Electrophysiology at the Children’s Hospital of Illinois (CHOI), I lead a team of highly skilled and compassionate professionals who provide the best care for patients with heart rhythm disorders. I have over 10 years of experience in performing complex ablation procedures on patients of all ages, using cutting-edge technology and minimizing radiation exposure. I hold quadruple board certification, including certifications in Electrophysiology and Adult Congenital Heart Disease, demonstrating my commitment to excellence and lifelong learning.

    I am also an Associate Professor at The University of Illinois in Chicago, College of Medicine in Peoria and an honorary Associate Professor with the Mayo Clinic School of Medicine. I am passionate about teaching and mentoring the next generation of electrophysiologists and cardiologists, as well as conducting clinical research that advances the field. I have published over 50 peer-reviewed papers, book chapters, and abstracts, and received multiple awards and honors for my academic achievements. I am also an active member of several professional societies and committees, contributing to the advancement of knowledge and practice in electrophysiology and cardiology.

Clinical Expertise

  • Cardiac electrophysiology, Arrhythmia ablation, Adult congenital heart disease, Clinical research, ICD / Pacemaker insertion, Electrophysiology, Pediatric cardiac device placement

Education & Training

  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterFellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2012 - 2013
  • Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn)
    Advocate Health Care/Advocate Children’s Hospital (Oak Lawn)Fellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2010 - 2012
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2008 - 2010
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Pediatrics, 2006 - 2009
  • Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research
    Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and ResearchClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2013 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2011 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2018 - 2023
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Adult Congenital Heart Disease
  • International Board of Heart Rhythm ExaminersCEPS-P(Certified Electrophysiology Specialist Pediatrics)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Pediatrics Clinical Research Grant Award ($10,000 grant) University of Illinois in Chicago College of Medicine in Peoria, 2023
  • John A Beals Award for Medical Research. Best Retrospective Observational Study 2021-2022. Oct 11, 2022 Duval County Medical Society, Jacksonville, FL, 2022
  • Emerging Leaders in Electrophysiology Medtronic, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • Ferns SJ, Mounsey JP. SVT Chapter. Netter’s Cardiology 3rd ed. Saunders, Philadelphia, PA. 2017January 2017
  • Ferns SJ, Naccarelli G. Color Atlas and Synopsis of Electrophysiology- Amiodarone: Mc Graw Hill Publishers, 2014October 2014

Press Mentions

  • COVID-19 Vaccine safety in children-the cardiologists perspective. First Coast Connect
    COVID-19 Vaccine safety in children-the cardiologists perspective. First Coast ConnectJuly 13th, 2023
  • Trust the science
    Trust the scienceMarch 21st, 2023
  • Staying Calm with Congenital Heart Disease
    Staying Calm with Congenital Heart DiseaseAugust 10th, 2022
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Committees

  • Advisory Panel, Advisory Board for WWPF (Who We Play For) 2023 - Present
  • Advisory Panel, Advisory Board for Safe Beat 2019 - Present
  • Member, PACES Research Commitee 2022 - 2024
  • Cardiac Pacing Defibrillation: Chaired Session, Heart Rhythm Society 2022 - 2022
  • Member, Heart Rhythm Society Research Committee 2021 - 2024
  • Panel Member, American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Standard Setting Panel for the Adult Congenital Heart Disease 2021 - 2022

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi