Children's Memorial appoints new surgeon in chief
April 29, 2009 - Marleta Reynolds, MD, has been appointed surgeon in chief and head of the Department of Surgery, following her service in this role on the interim basis since September 1, 2008.
Children's Memorial has been fortunate to have her wide-ranging expertise since 1985. Reynolds also serves as the division head of Pediatric Surgery, director of the ECMO Program (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation or heart/lung bypass support), and a co-director of the Institute for Fetal Health. She holds the Lydia J. Frederickson Professorship in Pediatric Surgery and is a professor of surgery at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. Dr. Reynolds is board certified in general surgery, pediatric surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, and surgical critical care.
Over the years, she has served on the city of Chicago’s Committee on Trauma and the Illinois Department of Health’s emergency medical services for Children. She has advised numerous medical organizations and committees on pediatric standards for trauma and brain injury.
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