Department of Pediatrics
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Faculty Spotlight
Instructor of Pediatrics (Hospital-Based Medicine)
After completing a residency in general pediatrics at Children's Memorial Hospital, Brandon joined the Pediatric Hospital Based Medicine division as a full time clinical faculty member. In addition to his clinical duties at Lurie Children's Hospital and at Northwest Community Hospital, he is also the site leader for the Convenient Care Clinic at Northbrook. Interests include resident education in hospital based medicine as well as research and clinical interests in pediatric sepsis, asthma, and graduate medical education.
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology)
Dr. Robinson's clinical and research interests focus on nutrition and growth in critically ill and preterm neonates. His research evaluates outcomes associated with breast milk feedings in preterm infants as well as the metabolism of polyunsaturated fatty acids. His current research evaluates maternal perinatal diet quality as well as effects of maternal nutritional status on both breast milk quality and preterm infant health.
Professor of Pediatrics (Palliative Care)
I have an enduring interest in medical ethics, especially ethical issues in pediatrics, end-of-life care, research on human subjects, transplantation, children with differences of sex development (DSD) and gender identify nonconformity (GIN), medical and surgical innovation, transplantation and conscientious objection to requested care by health care professionals. My main clinical interests are in pediatric palliative and hospice care, multidisciplinary care of children with DSD/GIN and parent support for difficult decisions under conditions of uncertainty. More recently I have developed inte...
Associate Professor of Surgery (Pediatric General Surgery) and Pediatrics
Mehul V. Raval, MD, MS grew up in a small town in North Carolina and from a young age was mesmerized by science and medicine. Dr. Raval completed his undergraduate studies as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and his medical education at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. During medical school, he participated in a one-year Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship. Dr. Raval trained in General Surgery at Northwestern University. During this time he completed a 2-year Clinical Schoalrs Progfram at the American College of Surgeons in Chicago, IL and earned a Masters of Scie...
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Emergency Medicine) and Medical Education
Primary interests: Education and assessment of medical students and residents, curriculum development, Otoscopy, Ear disease, Ophthalmologic emergencies, Orthopedic injuries
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Emergency Medicine)
My interests and experiences in education, healthcare delivery, and quality improvement, as well as my MPH in clinical effectiveness, all influence my current and future endeavors. These interests are reflected in my educational, research, clinical, and administrative pursuits.
Instructor of Pediatrics (Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care)
My interests center around primary care and the coordination of care for children with special needs and children with medical complexity.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition)
My clinical inteterest is pediatric inflammatory bowel disease, focusing on dietary therapy for control of inflammation in Crohn's disease and the influence of the gut microbiome on childhood health. Additionally, I am focused on a deeper understanding of surgical outcomes in children with ulcerative colitis and improving disease surveillance after surgery.
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Hospital-Based Medicine)
Dr. Cynthia Castiglioni completed her undergraduate education at the University of Notre Dame and received her medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh. After completing her pediatric residency at Children's Memorial Hospital, she joined the Division of Hospital Based Medicine in 2009. Cindy holds the position of Medical Director for Floor 21 at the Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and has previously served as the Clinical Practice Director for the Division of Hospital Based Medicine. In 2016, she completed a Masters in Healthcare Quality & Patient Safety through Nor...
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Hospital-Based Medicine)
Clinical interests include taking care of premature babies and other ill neonates in the Intensive Care Nursery, and in the process training of medical students and other hospitalists. Of special interest is mastering procedures needed in the care of neonates. A final priority is to continue to develop and execute a comprehensive approach to economically disadvantaged youth through the role of Founder and President of Chicago Youth Programs, Inc.
Our Home
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Lurie Children's is the Feinberg School of Medicine's affiliated hospital dedicated to pediatric care. Lurie Children's is Illinois' only freestanding hospital exclusively for children and offers patients access to world-class care in a modern, kid-friendly environment.
Faculty Development
Our faculty is one of our greatest resources. To support them on the paths to successful, fulfilling careers, we make faculty development a priority.<
Diversity & Inclusion
The Department of Pediatrics strives to create and maintain training programs that mirror the diverse patient population we serve in Chicago. We believe that diverse faculty, residency and fellowship programs are essential to our long-term success as leaders in academic medicine.
Physician-Scientist Training & Resources
We offer a wide range of resources, mentorship opportunities and formal training programs to help our residents and fellows excel as physician-scientists. Explore all of the resources and hear from housestaff who are making research a major part of their career development plans.