Michelle Miner, MD

Michelle Miner, MD

Professor of Clinical Pediatrics - Primary Care, Palliative Care, Associate Program Director of Pediatric Graduate Medical Education, Resident Program Director
Pediatrics

    About me

    Dr. Michelle M. Miner is a professor of clinical pediatrics at SIU School of Medicine, specializing in pediatric primary care with a special interest in pediatric palliative care. She also serves as the Associate Program Director for Graduate Medical Education in the Department of Pediatrics. Miner completed a pediatric residency and earned her medical degree at SIU School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. She earned her bachelor's degree at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana in Urbana, IL. Board certified in pediatrics, Miner is a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics.

    Gender

    Female

    Education & training

    Positions
    Pediatrician
    Board Certifications
    Pediatrics
    Medical School
    SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL
    Undergraduate Degree
    University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL
    Residency
    SIU School of Medicine, Springfield, IL - Pediatrics

    Publications

    • Fishbein MH, Miner M, Mogren C, Chalekson J. “The Spectrum of Fatty Liver in Obese Children and the Relationship of Serum Aminotransferases to Severity of Steatosis,” J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr, 2003 Jan; 36(1):54-61.
    • Fishbein MH, Miner M, Mogren C, Chalekson J. “The Spectrum of Fatty Liver in Obese Children and the Relationship of Serum Aminotransferases to Severity of Steatosis.” (Poster abstract presentation at Annual Meeting and Postgradutate Course of NASPGHAN (North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition). San Antonio, TX, 2002. (Abstract # 951065).
    • Fishbein et al. “A Retrospective Analysis of Pediatric Growth Parameters in Individuals with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Dease.”

    Featured In

    • “Your New Baby,” Hometown Housecall, a public television program through SIUSOM, 2004
    • “Immunizations,” Radio interview, 2005
    • “Childhood Obesity,” Radio interview, 2006
    • “Protecting Childhood Playtime,” Radio interview, 2006
    • “Childhood Obesity,” Radio interview, 2007
    • “National Poison Prevention Week,” Radio interview, 2007
    • “Swine Flu,” Radio interview, 2009
    • “Importance of Sunglasses in Children,” Radio interview, 2009
    • “National Poison Control Month,” Radio interview, 2012

    Grants

    • 05/31/05-06/02/05 The Association of Pediatric Program Directors Walter W. Tunnesseen Jr. M.D. Consultation Grants Program, $5,000.00, Visiting Professor John Mahan, M.D., Ohio State University
    • 2017-2018: Greater Illinois Pediatric Palliative Care Coalition’s Pediatric Palliative Care Physician Mentorship Program, $10,000

    Awards

    • 2006 Teaching Service of the Year awarded by pediatric residents to the Ambulatory Division
    • 2007 Caught in the Act of Excellence Southern Illinois University, awarded for exemplary service above and beyond the normal call of duty
    • 2009 Teaching Service of the Year awarded by pediatric residents to the Ambulatory Division

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