Pilar Mercado

Pilar R. Mercado, MD

Specialties
  • Anesthesiology
  • Pediatric Anesthesia

Pilar Mercado, M.D., has been providing care for children for over a decade as a pediatric anesthesiologist. The amazing children she cares for at Shriners Children's are what make it such a special place to work. She says their strength and resilience are humbling, and children just make work more fun.

Pediatric Care

More About Me

Board Certifications
  • American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology, Pediatric Anesthesiology
  • American Board of Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology, Anesthesiology - General
Education and Training

Medical Education
University of Illinois @ Chicago
Chicago, IL
5/31/1998

Internship
University of Illinois @ Chicago
Chicago, IL
7/31/1999

Residency
University of Illinois @ Chicago
Chicago, IL
11/30/2002

Residency
University of Illinois @ Chicago
Chicago, IL
5/31/2007

Fellowship
University of Illinois @ Chicago
Chicago, IL
7/31/2008

Academic Positions and Locations

University of Illinois at Chicago
Associate Professor

Leadership and Memberships
  • 2008-Present: Member, Society for Pediatric Anesthesia
  • 2008-Present: Member, American Society of Anesthesiologists

Ratings

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