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- Manual curation Self-identification Source recorded Jul 2026
- CMS NPI Registry License check NPI 1356635205 recorded Jul 2026
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About Nia Heard-Garris
Nia Heard-Garris, MD, MSc is a Black pediatrician practicing in Chicago, IL. Nia offers in-person visits and is not currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Pediatrics
Black pediatricians: primary care for infants, kids, and teens. Racial concordance is linked to better vaccine uptake and asthma outcomes.
Black children are 4 times more likely to be hospitalized for asthma, twice as likely to die of SIDS, and significantly less likely to be adequately treated for pain in emergency rooms (AAP, 2024). A 2020 PNAS study found Black newborn mortality is cut roughly in half when cared for by Black physicians. Pediatricians see kids from birth through age 21 for well-child visits, immunizations, school physicals, behavioral concerns, and chronic disease.
What pediatricians cover
- Well-child checkups and vaccines
- Asthma, eczema, food allergies
- ADHD and developmental concerns
- Weight and nutrition
- Mental health screening
- School physicals and sports clearance
When to book
- Annual well-child visits
- Vaccine catch-up
- Concerns about growth, development, or behavior
- Sports injury clearance
Advocacy prompts
- What's my child's growth percentile trend?
- Does my child need hearing or vision screening?
- What's your approach to ADHD: testing first or medication first?
Frequently asked questions
Is Nia Heard-Garris accepting new patients?
Nia Heard-Garris is not currently accepting new patients.
Where is Nia Heard-Garris's practice located?
Nia Heard-Garris practices at 4867 N BROADWAY ST, Chicago, IL 60640. Phone: 312-227-2610.
Does Nia Heard-Garris offer telehealth?
Nia Heard-Garris sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Pediatrics treat?
Black pediatricians: primary care for infants, kids, and teens. Racial concordance is linked to better vaccine uptake and asthma outcomes.