Seema Chaudhari Garg
Charleston
Summary
Board-certified pediatrician dedicated to delivering evidence-based care to infants, children, and adolescents. Extensive experience in outpatient pediatrics, newborn care, and working within Federally Qualified Health Centers to improve access to healthcare for underserved populations. Committed to fostering long-term relationships with families.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
General Pediatrician
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System
01.2023 - Current
- Provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric care from infancy through adolescence.
- Deliver preventive care, developmental screening, and chronic disease management.
- Partner with families to promote lifelong health and wellness.
General Pediatrician
Community Health Partnership of Illinois
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Helped establish and grow a pediatric practice within a Federally Qualified Health Center.
- Provided care for children of migrant and seasonal agricultural workers and other underserved populations.
- Worked collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to improve access to pediatric healthcare.
General Pediatrician
MercyHealth
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provided outpatient pediatric care.
- Served as Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Illinois College of Medicine.
- Position eliminated following departmental downsizing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pediatrician
Garg Pediatrics, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2018
Part-time Pediatrician
Sigma Medical Group
01.2004 - 01.2017
Part-time Pediatrician
Pavilion Pediatrics
01.2007 - 01.2016
- Practice subsequently closed.
Part-time Pediatrician
Arnett Clinic
01.2003 - 01.2004
General Pediatrician
Leesville Pediatrics
01.2002 - 01.2003
- Private practice with Dr. Sanjay Garg.
General Pediatrician
Sugar Creek Medical Associates, BroMenn Regional Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Comprehensive outpatient pediatrics and newborn care.
Education
Doctor of Medicine -
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
01-1996
Bachelor of Science -
Illinois State University
01-1992
Skills
- Pediatric care
- Developmental screening
- Chronic disease management
- Preventive medicine
- Electronic health records
- Healthcare access improvement
Affiliations
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)
- American Academy of Pediatrics
Certifications And Licensure
- American Board of Pediatrics, Board Certified, 2001–Present
- Illinois Medical License, Active
Clinical Interests
- Outpatient Pediatrics
- Newborn Care
- Preventive Medicine
- Well Child Care
- Community Pediatrics
- Adolescent Medicine
- Parent Education
Professional Highlights
- Nearly 25 years of pediatric clinical experience
- Board Certified in Pediatrics and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Illinois College of Medicine
- Extensive outpatient pediatrics and newborn care experience
- Helped establish a pediatric practice within a Federally Qualified Health Center
- Experience in private practice, hospital systems, academic medicine, and community health
Timeline
General Pediatrician
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health System
01.2023 - Current
General Pediatrician
Community Health Partnership of Illinois
01.2021 - 01.2023
General Pediatrician
MercyHealth
01.2018 - 01.2020
Pediatrician
Garg Pediatrics, LLC
01.2016 - 01.2018
Part-time Pediatrician
Pavilion Pediatrics
01.2007 - 01.2016
Part-time Pediatrician
Sigma Medical Group
01.2004 - 01.2017
Part-time Pediatrician
Arnett Clinic
01.2003 - 01.2004
General Pediatrician
Leesville Pediatrics
01.2002 - 01.2003
General Pediatrician
Sugar Creek Medical Associates, BroMenn Regional Medical Center
01.1999 - 01.2002
Doctor of Medicine -
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science -
Illinois State University