Nia J. Heard-Garris, MD, 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

Appointments & Referrals

1.800.543.7362 (1.800.KIDS DOC)

About Me

Clinical Interests: Children with diverse backgrounds, immigrant children, research and emphasis on helping children thrive

Specialties, Programs & Conditions

Specialties:

Advanced General Pediatrics & Primary Care

Education & Training

Education: Howard University College of Medicine, 2011

Postgraduate Training: Fellowship in academic general pediatrics and primary care, University of Michigan, 2015-2017; Residency in pediatrics, Children's National Medical Center, 2011-2014

Board Certifications: Pediatrics

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Research

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Publications

Stranded on Antipsychotics: Role of the Pediatric Clinician
Clin Pediatr (Phila)58 (11-12): 1153-1157
Sport Participation Among Individuals With Adverse Childhood Experiences-Leveling the Playing Field
JAMA Pediatr173 (7): 626-627
Structuring Research to Address Discrimination as a Factor in Child and Adolescent Health
JAMA Pediatr172 (10): 910-912
Health Care Use and Health Behaviors Among Young Adults With History of Parental Incarceration
Pediatrics142 (3):
Childhood adversity and parent perceptions of child resilience
BMC Pediatr18 (1): 204

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