Rachel R. Ballard, MD

Attending Physician, Psychiatry (Child and Adolescent)

Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Appointments & Referrals

1.800.543.7362 (1.800.KIDS DOC)

About Me

Clinical Interests: Anxiety disorders, early childhood mental health, adolescent mental health, mental health and chronic illness, health care integration

Specialties, Programs & Conditions

Specialties:

Pediatric Psychiatry & Psychology >

Education & Training

Education: University of Texas Medical School San Antonio, 1997

Postgraduate Training: Fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, 2006-2008; Residency in general psychiatry, University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio, 2004-2006; Residency in pediatrics, Children’s National Medical Center, 1997-2000 Certifications: Board certified in Pediatrics, General Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Professional Organizations: American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry; American Academy of Pediatrics; American Psychiatric Association

Publications

Most recent publications

Patient-Centered Medical Home Care for Adolescents in Need of Mental Health Treatment J Adolesc Health
The Randomized, Controlled Trial of Late Surfactant: Effects on Respiratory Outcomes at 1-Year Corrected Age J Pediatr 183 19-25 e2
Randomized Trial of Late Surfactant Treatment in Ventilated Preterm Infants Receiving Inhaled Nitric Oxide J Pediatr 168 23-29.e4
Comparisons and Limitations of Current Definitions of Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia for the Prematurity and Respiratory Outcomes Program Ann Am Thorac Soc 12 (12): 1822-30
Late administration of surfactant replacement therapy increases surfactant protein-B content: a randomized pilot study Pediatr Res 72 (6): 613-9
Pilot trial of late booster doses of surfactant for ventilated premature infants J Perinatol 31 (9): 599-606