Martha Ball-Pignataro, B.S.N., C.P.N.P.
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

Member of the Practice Since:

1996

Nursing Education:

University of Rochester
1971 - 1973
Degree Awarded: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

SUNY at Oswego, NY
1969 - 1971
Biology major

Post Graduate Education:

University of Buffalo
1975
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Certificate

University of Colorado
1980 - 1981
Degree Awarded: Master of Science (MS), Parent-child Nursing

In the 20 years prior to joining Lake Shore Pediatrics, Mrs. Pignataro applied her pediatric expertise in a wide variety of settings. She served in the United States Air Force as a pediatric nurse practitioner both stateside and overseas, spending 4 years on active duty, and 8 years in the reserves. She ultimately achieved the rank of Major.

In the civilian world she worked for two private practices in Maryland. She has also been a faculty member at Northern Michigan University and the University of Maryland, teaching both undergraduate baccalaureate nursing students and masters candidate nurse practitioner students. Mrs. Pignataro has also been a special projects consultant at Children's Hospital in Washington, D.C.