Dr. Suresh Havalad M.D.
Pediatrician
1775 Dempster Street Park Ridge Illinois, 60068About
Suresh Havalad, MD, maintains a position within Advocate Children's Hospital based out of Glenview, Illinois. Advocate Children's Hospital is the largest network provider of pediatric services in Illinois and among the top 10 in the nation; also being ranked in U.S. News & World Report among the nation?s Best Children's Hospitals. Dr. Havalad is a well-versed pediatrician with over 40 years of experience in the field of treating young patients. His expertise is in pediatric critical care; having obtained double certification from the American Board of Pediatrics. In his spare time, Dr. Havalad has membership to several medical associations, speaks around the globe on his specialized areas of healthcare, and is on staff as an attending physician at Edward Hospital and Health Services.
Education and Training
Karnataka Institute of Medical Science
Karnataka Inst Med Sci- Karnataka Univ- Hubli- Karnataka- India 1974
Karnatka Medical School, India
Mysore Medical College and Research Institute 1974
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics- Pediatrics
Pediatric Critical Care
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and International Public Speaking -
Awards
- Chicago Super Doctors 2012
- 2012 Chicago Super Doctors
Fellowships
- Neonatology Lutheran General Hospital
- Lutheran General Hospital Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine 1987
Internships
- Advocate Children's Hospital
Fellowships
- Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Chest Physicians, Society of Critical Care Medicine, Society for Pediatric Sedation
What do you attribute your success to?
- Hard Work
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling
Favorite professional publications
- Society of Critical Care Medicine Journal
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