MEDICAID NOTICE: Lurie Children’s continues to serve all patients enrolled in Medicaid. As a safety-net hospital, we will continue providing high-quality care to every child who needs us.

AVISO SOBRE MEDICAID: Lurie Children’s continúa atendiendo a todos los pacientes inscritos en Medicaid. Como hospital perteneciente a la red de protección social, continuaremos brindando atención de alta calidad a cada niño que nos necesite.

Nia J. Heard-Garris, MD, MBA, MSc

Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Language:
English
Pronouns:
She
they
More information. Offering Telemedicine Visits:
Yes

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Dr. Heard-Garris is a general pediatrician and enjoys caring for children from diverse backgrounds, including children from immigrant backgrounds. Through her research and clinical work, she hopes to help all children thrive. 

Clinical Interests

Children with diverse backgrounds, immigrant children, youth in care (formerly called foster care) research and emphasis on helping children thrive

Education & Training

Education: Yale University School of Management, New Haven Connecticut, 2023; Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, 2011; Spelman College, Atlanta, Georgia, 2003

Postgraduate Training: Fellowship in health and health care research, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2015-2017; Residency in pediatrics, Children's National Medical Center, Washington, DC, 2011-2014

Board Certifications: Pediatrics

Professional Organizations: American Academy of Pediatrics