Heather A Ballard

Heather A Ballard, MD is an Associate Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, holding appointments in both the Department of Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology) and Medical Education. Board-certified in Anesthesiology and Pediatric Anesthesiology, her clinical work involves affiliations with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

• MD: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (2006)
• Intern: Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston (2007)
• Resident: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2010)
• Fellow: Boston Children's Hospital (2011)

Her research spans Anesthesiology, Medical Education, and AI applications in clinical communication. Recent publications examine burnout in healthcare, incivility in surgical reviews, and AI-driven empathy training. She specializes in pediatric anesthesiology and ultrasound-guided vascular access techniques.

As a faculty member, she contributes to Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS) and maintains active clinical and teaching roles. Disclosures note industry relationships related to medical record consultation and expert testimony.