
Specialists in Pediatric Palliative Care
The clinical team includes palliative care pediatricians, neonatal and perinatal consultation, and advanced practice nurses. Click on their names to learn more about their special interest areas and locations.

Natalia Henner, MD
Section Head, Palliative Care; Attending Physician, Neonatology
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Joel E. Frader, MD, MA
Attending Physician, Pediatric Palliative Care; Director, Ethics Program
Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Bioethics and Medical Humanities, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Jessica T. Fry, MD
Attending Physician, Neonatology
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Elaine Morgan, MD
Attending Physician, Hematology, Oncology, Neuro-Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation; The Bridges Program - Pediatric Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Teresa M. Vente, DO, MPH
Attending Physician, Palliative Care; Program Director, Pediatric Palliative Medicine Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Palliative Care), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Elisha D. Waldman, MD
Attending Physician, Palliative Care
Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Palliative Care), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Peter A. Butzen, APRN-NP, PNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care

Elise M. Hallez, APRN-NP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care

Grace Knowles, APRN-NP, CPNP-PC, CHPPN
Perinatal and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care

Lana N. Laschober, APRN-NP, CPNP-PC
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care

Megan C. Quinn, APRN-NP, PNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care

Kristin Ross, MSN, RN, CPN
Palliative Care Clinical Nurse Coordinator

Marguerite A. Wydra, CNS
Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Palliative Care