Dr. Joseph R Hageman, MD
Pediatrician | Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
2650 Ridge Ave Evanston Hospital Evanston IL, 60201About
Dr. Joseph Hageman is a pediatrician practicing in Evanston, IL. Dr. Hageman is a doctor who specializes in the health care of children. As a pedicatrician, Dr. Hageman diagnoses and treats infections, injuries, diseases and other disorders in children. Pediatricians typically work with infants, children, teenagers and young adults up to age 21. They practice medical care as well as preventative health care. Dr. Hageman can oversee and manage the physical, mental and emotional health of their patients.
Education and Training
Augustana College BA 1973
University of Illinois College of Medicine MD 1977
Board Certification
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine (Pediatrics)
State of Illinois; 036-057664
National Board of Medical Examination
American Board of Pediatrics
Sub-Board of Neonatal Perinatal Medicine
American Board of Pediatrics: Maintenance of Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Provider Details
Dr. Joseph R Hageman, MD's Expert Contributions
Clinical Pearl: Long COVID-19 in Infants Born to Women with COVID-19 Infection During Pregnancy
Clinical Pearl: Long COVID in Infants Born to Women with COVD-19 Infection during Pregnancy Walid Hussain, MD, Mitchell Goldstein, MD, MBA, CML, Joseph R Hageman, MD “Long COVID is a prolonged, debilitating illness which is seen in 10% of severe acute respiratory virus syndrome coronavirus 2...
What are the Newest Effects of COVID-19 in Children?
What Are the Newest Effects of COVID-19 in Children?Joseph R. Hageman, MDAlthough I have reviewed important aspects of COVID-19 in the pediatric and adolescent age groups in two previous editorials,1,2 new information is published daily. There is more clinical information that has been reported...
What can be done for a child's anemia?
It depends on the cause of the anemia. Most commonly it is secondary to iron deficiency anemia so the pediatrician will prescribe iron supplementation. READ MORE
Blood pressure?
It would be a good idea to see your primary care doctor as it sounds like you have a number of issues that need to be addressed. READ MORE
What doctor to see for an allergic reaction?
It depends on what type of allergic reaction it is. If it is anaphylaxis, that is an emergency and she would receive epinephrine via an epipen. If she needs allergy testing and medication, an allergist or pediatric allergist would be the appropriate doctor for her to see. READ MORE
Is appendectomy a high risk surgery?
If the appendix is perforated and there is peritonitis, it can be more high risk because of the risk of infection. If the appendix is inflamed but is not perforated, it is more likely to be more routine by an experienced surgeon. READ MORE
Does a spine injury need surgery?
It really depends on what the spine injury involves. The decision is usually determined by the spine surgeon. READ MORE
What could cause stomach bleeding?
It can be related to an infection, an ulcer, inflammation, stress. READ MORE
How long is recovery from a broken ankle?
It depends where on her ankle the fracture has occurred. It may take 4-6 weeks and she may require a boot or a cast. READ MORE
Should I take my daughter to a hospital for an allergic reaction?
Yes, especially if she is having trouble breathing and/or if she has hives, diarrhea or vomiting. Has this happened before? Do she have an epipen? READ MORE
Should I take my daughter to the hospital for a shoulder dislocation?
How old is she? I would suggest starting wth your primary care doctor. She/he will refer her to an orthopedist and/or physical therapist for evaluation. READ MORE
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Effect of home monitoring on a high-risk population.
- Neonatal transport: a 3-day-old neonate with hypothermia, respiratory distress, lethargy and poor feeding.
- Apparent life-threatening events in infancy.
- Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome: a case-based review.
- The 'five fingers' of the diagnostic evaluation for suspected immunodeficiency.
- Index of suspicion. Case 1: abdominal pain, distension, hard stool, and diarrhea in an 11-year-old boy. Case 2: recurrent otitis media in a 4-year-old boy. Case 3: gynecomastia and galactorrhea in a 15-year-old boy.
- An arresting sickle cell disease complication.
- Initial evaluation and management of a first seizure in children.
- Febrile seizures.
- Pediatric seizures.
- An unusual cause of respiratory distress in a 17-year-old boy. Atypical Lemierre syndrome.
- Hyperinsulinism in a neonate.
- Henoch-Schöenlein purpura and diabetes mellitus in a 9-year-old African-American male.
- An adolescent with Graves' disease and thymic hyperplasia.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University 2007 - Present
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics Northwestern University Medical School 1982 - 1988
- Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Northwestern University Medical School 1988 - 1989
- Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics Northwestern University Medical School 1989 - 2002
- Professor of Pediatrics (Non-Tenure Eligible) Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University 2003 - 2009
- Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University 2009 - Present
- 2010-2011 Clinical Observer Department of Pediatrics, Sponsor: Joel Schwab, MD, University of Chicago 2010 - 2011
- Senior Clinician Educator Pritzker School of Medicine 2012 - 2023
- Assistant Attending Physician Evanston Hospital 1982 - 1986
- Attending Physician Children’s Memorial Hospital 1982 - 2004
- Associate Attending Physician Evanston Hospital 1986 - 1987
- Attending Physician Evanston Hospital 1987 - 1989
- Senior Attending Physician Evanston Northwestern Healthcare 1989 - 2007
- Emeritus Attending Pediatrician NorthShore University HealthSystem 2007 - Present
- Faculty Touro University Illinois 2024 -
- Professor of Health Sciences Touro University 2024 - Present
Awards
- Teacher of the Year 1979 Children's Memorial Hospital residents
- Teacher of the Year Award 1986 Children’s Memorial Hospital, Pediatric Housestaff
- Runner-Up; Teacher of the Year Award 1987 Children’s Memorial Hospital, Pediatric Housestaff
- Cook County State’s Attorney Recognition Award 1987
- Teacher of the Year Award 1988 Children’s Memorial Hospital, Pediatric Housestaff
- Nominated for Outstanding Pediatrician of the Year 1999 Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
- Certificate of Appreciation 2004 Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
- 20-Year Certificate 2002 Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
- Tribute for 25 Years of Service 2004 Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
- 30 Years of Service 2012 2012 Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
- 40 years of service 2024 Ann and Robert H Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago
- Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society 1973
- Cum laude 1973 Augustana College
- Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society 1974
- M.D. with honors 1977 University of Illinois College of Medicine
- Cook County State’s Attorney Recognition Award 1987
- Midwest Society for Pediatric Research 1988
- Tribute for 25 years of service 2007 NorthShore University HealthSystem
- Outstanding Advocacy 2015 Agency Partners. Illinois PTA April, 2015 with Kshama Shah, M.D. and Molly Diaz, M.D.
- Award for Excellence for Interdisciplinary Collaboration Nomination. U Chicago 2019
- ILPQC data champion for BASIC Antibiotic Stewardship QI Initiative 2022
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Illinois Chapter
- American Association of SIDS Prevention Physicians
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- AAP and AHA
- Illinois Department of Public Health
- Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society
- Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society
- Fellow, American College of Critical Care Medicine
- Editorial Board member, NeoReviews (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Fellowships
- Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine 1982
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- Reach out and Read
- Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital
- Endeavor Health Foundation
- St Jude’s Hospital
- US Holocaust Museum
Treatments
- I am no longer in clinical practice.
Internships
- Children's Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University 1977-1978.
Fellowships
- Neonatology, Children's Memorial Hospital, Prentice Women's Hospital, Evanston Hospital 1980-1982
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of PediatricsIllinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Professional Affiliations
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Articles and Publications
- I have a total of over 400 publications.
What do you attribute your success to?
- Pleasant persistence and the fact that I enjoy caring for babies, children, and adolescents. I love doing clinical research, teaching, writing, and editing.
Areas of research
- Quality Improvement, clinical research in a variety of areas in neonatology, hospitalist medicine, intensive care, apnea and sudden unexpected postnatal collapse
Awards
- Graduated from college cum laude, from medical school with honors, teacher of the year, Head of inpatient pediatrics, apnea, pediatric intensive care. Chair of CME and QI at ICAAP.
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Donations to a variety of organizations: AAP, MOD, Doctors without Borders, St. Jude's Evanston and Lurie Children's hospital
Teaching and speaking
- Teaching Physician Assistant Students at Touro University in Skokie, Il. Teaching at Evanston Hospital. Presenting QI projects at ILPQC, ICAAP.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Puerto Rico with our family
Hobbies / Sports
- Basketball, baseball, book collecting especially Charles Dickens
Favorite professional publications
- Editorials for Pediatric Annals as Editor in Chief Clinical Pearls for Neonatology Todayreviews and QI articles
Areas of research
Quality Improvement Neonatal Intensive Care
Hyperoxic lung injury
Arachidonic acid metabolites
Educational research
apnea and sudden unexpected infant death; sudden infant death syndrome, sudden unexpected postnatal collapse
Dr. Joseph R Hageman, MD's Practice location
Feinberg School of Medicine Northwestern University
2650 Ridge Ave Evanston Hospital -Evanston, IL 60201Get Direction
The University of Chicago
5841 S. Maryland Ave. MC6060 -Chicago, IL 60637Get Direction
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From Neonatology to Quality Improvement, Dr. Hageman’s Remarkable Journey
Joseph R. Hageman, MD, is a retired pediatrician and neonatologist with a career spanning over 30 years in clinical practice, education, and research. He completed his Bachelor of Arts at Augustana College in 1973, followed by his Medical Degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1977. He then trained in pediatrics at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University from 1977 to 1982, including a specialized fellowship in neonatal-perinatal medicine from 1980 to 1982.
Throughout his career, Dr. Hageman has served in various roles, including as a neonatologist, pediatric intensivist, and pediatric hospitalist at NorthShore’s Evanston Hospital. From 1993 to 1995, he managed medically complex pediatric patients at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital, while simultaneously serving as a consultant for infants with apnea and other respiratory issues from 1982 to 2007. For 15 years, he edited the Illinois Pediatrician newsletter and later directed pediatric resident research at Comer Children’s Hospital, University of Chicago, from 2012 to 2016.
Currently, Dr. Hageman holds multiple prestigious appointments. He is the Director of Quality Improvement for the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Comer Children’s Hospital, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, and a faculty member at Touro University Illinois. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of Pediatric Annals and serves on the editorial board of Neonatology Today.
Board certified in both pediatrics and neonatal-perinatal medicine, Dr. Hageman is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics and an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Illinois Chapter, the American Association of SIDS Prevention Physicians, and a Fellow of the American College of Critical Care Medicine.
With over 400 publications to his name, Dr. Hageman attributes his success to his pleasant persistence and his deep commitment to caring for babies, children, and adolescents. His passions include clinical research, teaching, writing, and editing.
In addition to his professional work, Dr. Hageman is committed to philanthropy, supporting numerous organizations dedicated to health and child welfare, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, March of Dimes, Doctors Without Borders, St. Jude’s, and both Evanston and Lurie Children’s Hospitals.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Hageman cherishes family trips to Puerto Rico, where they enjoy the beauty and warmth of the island together. In his downtime, he loves playing basketball and baseball, as well as collecting rare books—especially works by Charles Dickens.
Dr. Hageman’s legacy is one of compassion, excellence, and unwavering dedication to the health and well-being of children. His contributions continue to inspire future generations of pediatricians and positively impact the lives of countless families.
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