Dena Nazer
Biography
Dena Nazer is a Professor (Clinical) in the department of Pediatrics.
Dr. Nazer M.D., is a professor of pediatrics at Wayne State University School of Medicine. She is the Medical Director at Kids-TALK Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) in Detroit, where she performs medical evaluations for children suspected of being maltreated and victims of human trafficking. Dr. Nazer serves on the Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) executive committee. She is also the course director for the WE AIM faculty development program at the School of Medicine.
Dr. Nazer completed her pediatric residency, served as a chief resident, and completed her fellowship in child abuse pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Michigan. Dr. Nazer was the medical director of the child protection team at Children’s Hospital of Michigan for 11 years before transitioning her work to the advocacy center.
Dr. Nazer is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in both General Pediatrics and Child Abuse Pediatrics. Dr. Nazer was recently appointed by Governor Gretchen as the chair of the Michigan Human Trafficking Health Advisory Board and is serving her 2nd term on the board. She actively teaches healthcare professionals nationally and internationally on the topic of child maltreatment and human trafficking.
Office Address
Kids TALK CAC
40 East Ferry
Detroit, MI 48202
Education/Training
Dr. Nazer graduated from the School of Medicine at the University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan. She then completed her pediatric residency, served as a chief resident, and completed her fellowship in child abuse pediatrics at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
Office Phone
313-717-2689
Honors and Awards
Dr. Nazer was awarded the Canadian Platinum Jubilee Emblem by the Ontario Government-Member of Parliament: Brain Masse for her work as a child abuse pediatrician. The queen's platinum jubilee pin is a once-in-a-lifetime exceptional recognition awarded to someone who has made a significant contribution through their work, volunteerism, activism, or community leadership.
Dr. Nazer was also awarded the Champion of Children Award by the Children's Advocacy Centers of Michigan for her dedication to child welfare and passion for educating child welfare professionals.
At Wayne State School of Medicine, she was awarded the Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS) Leadership Award and was awarded the college teaching award twice for her excellence in teaching.
Dr. Nazer has been awarded by the Hour Detroit Magazine's List of Top Docs as the Top Doc in Child Abuse Pediatrics annually since 2009.
Research
Dr. Nazer's research focuses on the use of gamification in child abuse medical education as an innovative teaching technique. Her research also focuses on the benefits of faculty development programs at the School of Medicine and the early detection of child abuse and neglect in children.
Publications
Dr. Nazer is a co-editor of 3 books on child maltreatment, published 67 chapters and several articles mostly focused on child abuse and neglect and human trafficking.
- D. Nazer, V.J. Greenbaum. Human Trafficking in Children as part of an edition on Pediatric Health in Immigrant Children. Pediatric Annals. 2020;49(5):209-214.
- Yurkovich C, Nazer D, Farooqi A, Kannikeswaran N. Does Postmortem Imaging Provide Additional Findings After Unexpected Deaths in Infants and Children?. Pediatric Emergency Care. 10/22/2020. PubMed PMID: 33105461.
- Nazer D, Kannikeswaran N, Schmidt C. Commotio cordis: A case report of a fatal blow.. Journal of Forensic Sciences. 01/01/2022;67(1):384-386. PubMed PMID: 34462926.