​Jessica Pech is an advanced practice nurse specializing in the care and treatment of children undergoing surgery for a variety of acute and chronic conditions, with a particular focus on chest wall deformities including pectus excavatum (sunken chest) and pectus carinatum.

Ms. Pech’s wide experience includes caring for children with cardiac and cardiovascular issues, trauma patients, and general pediatric surgery patients. 

She is an active member of the American Pediatric Surgical Nurses Association (APSNA), the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners Organization (NAPNAP), and the Illinois Society of Advanced Practice Nursing (ISAPN).

A scientist, as well as a nurse, Ms. Pech has presented her research both locally and nationally. 

Expertise

• General pediatric surgery
• Pectus excavatum
• Pectus carinatum