Maria E. Adams, M.D.

Pediatrics

Contact Information

Phone Numbers

Appointment: (585) 276-3000

Accepting New Patients

Locations

University of Illinoise College of Medicine
1 Illini Dr.
Peoria, IL 61605

Faculty Appointments

Clinical Senior Instructor (Voluntary) - Department of Pediatrics , Pediatric Hospitalist (SMD)

Biography

My main clinical interests include the care of hospitalized children as well as children who require procedural sedation for testing or procedures.

Research

Reducing the prevalence of pediatric obesity through a family centered approach.

Use of Propofol in aborting refractory migraines in children.

Airway positioning/ patency and its relation to adverse events in pediatric procedural sedation.

Effect of physician led lactation education on breastfeeding rates.

Credentials

Specialties

Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics

Education

2008
BS | University of Iowa
Biology

2012
MD | Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Medicine

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

07/01/2013 - 06/30/2015
Residency in Pediatrics at OSF St. Francis Medical Center/University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peroia

07/01/2012 - 06/30/2013
Internship in Pediatrics at OSF St. Francis Medical Center/University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peroia

Awards

2015
Outstanding Resident Teacher Award
Sponsor: University of Illinois College of Medicine
Location: Peoria, IL

2015
Highest In- Training Exam score in pediatric program
Sponsor: University of Illinois College of Medicine
Location: Peoria, IL

2008
Matriculation Scholarship
Sponsor: Rush University
Location: Chicago, IL

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