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Some of the best doctors in the state, helping the littlest patients.
To find a physician, cal l 1.800.3.ADVOCATE (1.800.323.8622) or visit advocatehealth.com
We’re proud of the 32 pediatricians and pediatric specialists affi liated
with Advocate Health Care who were named “Top Kids Docs” by
Chicago Parent Magazine. They’ve earned this honor for their focus
on understanding and caring for our littlest patients. It’s all a refl ection
of our commitment to your family.
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The hope of researchA round-up of research being conducted in Chicago hospitals
Do you need life insurance?The answer might be yes, or it might be no
In denialHow to deal with denied insurance claims
Where kids come fi rstChicago-area hospitals treat kids like the special people they are
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We are pleased to be caring for the children of parents, who themselves, were once our patients.
OUR OFFICE IS BRAND NEWBut our practice, For Growing Minds, ages newborn
through young adult is almost three decades old!
FGM Pediatrics, an award winning physician group, was fi rst established by Dr. Dipankar Mukhopadhyay more than 25 years ago and rooted in the western suburbs of Chicago. Our physicians are affi liated with many neighboring hospitals, including MacNeal Hospital, Adventist LaGrange and Hinsdale Hospitals, as well as Loyola Hospital. We are also members of the Children’s Community Physicians Association of Children’s Memorial Hospital. Several of our doctors have been distinguished in Chicago Magazine’s Top Doctors issues, as well as, listings in the Castle Connolly directory of peer recognized excellence.
Marc Alan FreedD.O., F.A.A.P.
Mary Ellen GruszkaM.D., F.A.A.P.
Abdul Kader MalhesM.D., F.A.A.P
Pabbisetty RamanaM.D., F.A.A.P.
Currently accepting all major insurance plans.
8711 W. Cermak AvenueNorth Riverside, IL 60546(708) 442-7979Fax (708) 442-8574fgmpeds.com
for growing mindsFGM Pediatrics
A quality of care and attention to detail are unique qualities of our practice.
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Each year Chicago area children’s hospitals conduct clinical trials and research projects in the hope of uncovering new treatments and answers for
illness, health and developmental issues children face.Here are some studies currently under way.
SHRINERS HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
Spinal Cord Injury and Quality of Life Study This project will examine psychosocial outcomes among youth with spinal cord injury and their pri-mary caregivers. Specifically, this study is assessing levels of community participation, health-related quality of life, anxiety, depression and coping among children with SCI, as well as anxiety, depression and coping among their caregivers.
How to participate: Participants should be between 1 and 18 years old and have been injured for at least one year. Contact Sara J. Klaas, (773) 385-5448 or email [email protected].
Natural History of Osteogenesis Imperfecta Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a congenital disease that causes extremely weak bones. This longitudinal study involves collecting and analyz-ing information about past medical history, current medical history and overall health of people who have OI. Enrollment of children with OI can help reveal treatable problems early. Enrollment of adults as well as children will help uncover issues previously not known to be associated with OI and about long-term effects of treatments.
How to participate: Shriners is one of six U.S. cen-ters enrolling children and adults into this study. People of all ages and all types of OI are needed. Study participants are required to visit Shriners, or another participating center, once a year for five years. Each person will receive an extensive annual physical exam, including various diagnostic stud-ies. Contact Angela Caudill, (773) 622-5400 ext. 5271 or email [email protected].
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Sleep Disorders in ChildrenDr. Leila Kheirandish-Gozal is investigating how poor sleep in children can affect the car-diovascular system. Her sleep research team is looking for evidence that sleep disorders potentially lead to heart attacks, diabetes and other chronic conditions later in life. They are also watching the sleep patterns of healthy weight and overweight children, looking for evidence of a molecular mechanism triggered by poor sleep that interrupts the child’s metabolism or encourages weight gain.
How to participate: Any family with a child struggling with poor sleep may contact the Pediatric Sleep Medicine Clinic, (773) 702-1242.
Treating NeuroblastomaDr. Susan Cohn is working on developing just the right combination of treatments to beat neuroblastoma, the most common cancer in infants. Her research is building off the groundbreaking study she led with other Children’s Oncology Group physicians last year, which found that children treated with immunotherapy after a stem cell transplant had a 20 percent increase in disease-free survival.
How to participate: Clinical trials are ongoing, testing a number of new medicines in children who have failed conventional treat-ment. For any child with newly diagnosed neuroblastoma, or who has relapsed after treat-ment, and is interested in the trials, call (773) 702-6808.
COMER CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
Dr. Daniel Johnson is part of a nationwide team of researchers trying to see how the environ-ment affects growing children. The National Children’s Study will take soil, air and water sam-ples from homes and neighbor-hoods nationwide. At least 4,000 of those children will come from the Chicagoland area. Johnson
and the other researchers will track these children for 21 years .
How to participate: The study is enrolling women who are preg-nant or plan to become preg-nant soon. Call (866) 315-7124 or visit the National Children’s Study online at nationalchild-rensstudy.gov.
Nationwide Children’s Study
Pediatric Acupuncture and Pain Study This pilot study hopes to determine the role of acupuncture in the management of pain, nausea and vomiting in pediatric, ado-lescent and young adult patients. According to research studies, between 30 to 70 percent of pediatric patients with chronic illness experience pain.
How to participate: Anyone between age 5 and 20 who is expe-riencing pain, nausea or vomiting may be eligible. Participants will receive eight acupuncture treatments, plus a small cash stipend at the completion of each treatment. Contact Angela Johnson, (312) 563-2531 or email [email protected].
Pediatric Perennial Allergic RhinitisIn this study, Dr. James Moy and researchers will evaluate the effects of an investigational nasal spray in children with year-round allergy symptoms (perennial allergic rhinitis).
How to participate: Subjects must be 3 to 8 years old and have perennial allergic rhinitis but otherwise be in good health. The study will include 11 visits and will last about one year. Contact Amy Bulbrooke, (312) 563-2647, or email [email protected].
RUSH CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
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CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Food Allergy StudyThirty years ago, food allergy was extremely rare. Today, 4.3 million U.S. children suffer from this potentially life-threatening condition. Dr. Xiaoban Wang and researchers hope to find answers to the causes of food allergies, how they can be predicted and prevented, and treatments.
How to participate: Eligible families in Chicago and suburbs should have at least one food allergy-affected child (age birth to 21) . Participants will complete a questionnaire about
their child’s environmental exposures, diet, lifestyle and specific allergies. A clinical evaluation will be conducted to measure the child’s height, weight, blood pressure and lung function. A small blood sample will be taken and allergy skin tests administered. Each partici-pant will receive a $25 gift card to Target, free parking and additional gift card(s) to cover travel expenses. Contact the Children’s Memorial Food Allergy Study team, (888) 573-1833 or email [email protected].
RONALD MCDONALD CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AT LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Treatment of intermediate-risk neuroblastoma with surgery and chemotherapyThe purpose of this study, led by Dr. Richarchito Manera, is to reduce therapy for people with intermediate-risk neuro-blastoma. Participants will be placed into groups and will be assigned to receive a minimum of two, four or eight cycles of chemother-apy, respectively, after first undergoing an operation to remove as much of the primary tumor and involved
lymph nodes as possible.Each child will receive at least two cycles of chemo-therapy about every 21 days. After the initial two months of treatment, each child will be further clas-sified for the remainder of the treatment.
How to participate: Specific criteria available from the Loyola Clinical Trials Office, (708) 216-2026.
Lake Street Family Physicians1010 Lake St., Suite 500Oak Park, IL 60301
Phone: 708-524-8600 Fax: 708-524-8147
WE ARE LAKE STREET FAMILY PHYSICIANS, A PRACTICE LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN OAK PARK consisting
of three board certified specialty-trained Family Physicians: Dr. Paul Kungl, Dr. Deborah Manus, Dr. Marian Sassetti and a Physician Assistant Candice Oberlies.
Our practice offers compassionate and expert care across the entire age spectrum from
newborns to adult men and women. Our office is family friendly and family centered, offering pediatric, gynecologic, adolescent, and comprehensive health care for the entire community.
We have evening and Saturday hours, same day appointments, and utilize an electronic medical record with email access. Our staff is experienced and efficient, friendly and caring, and is truly our greatest asset.
For more information about our practice, please visit our website at:
www.LakeStreetFamilyPhysicians.com
OFFERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Marian Sassetti, MD, Paul Kungl, MD and Deborah Manus, MD
OFFERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY
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Doc vs. docWhich is right for your family?
BY DANIELLE BRAFF
It’s the battle of the doctors: Pediatricians vs. family care physicians.
And at the moment, the peds are crush-ing the family docs.
Nearly three-quarters of all children see a pediatrician when they’re sick instead of a family care physician, according to a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics.
The number of visits to pediatricians rose by 15 percent over the past 26 years, while visits by children to family physicians and internists dropped from 33 percent to 22 percent.
Parents have a zillion decisions to make when it comes to raising healthy kids and this is yet another of those tricky ones that must be made ASAP when the baby arrives.
It’s a difficult choice to make, so we’ll cut straight to the facts.
Dr. Scott Goldstein, clinical instructor at Northwestern University and pediatrician with Northwestern Children’s Practice, along with Dr. Alvia Siddiqi, family practice physician with the Alexian Brothers Medical Group in Elk Grove, weigh the pros and the cons of each type of doctor.
Pros � At least three full years of training
specializing in kids’ health
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� Experience with children’s problems helps them determine what’s normal and what’s not
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� Little to no familiarity with your hereditary health problems
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� Familiarity with your entire family’s hereditary health problems
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� Never have to change your child’s doctor when he turns 18
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Sometimes it stinks to be the grown-up. Case in point: life insurance. If there’s anything worse than
thinking about your own death, it’s doing math problems about it. Bring up the topic of life insurance with a young parent and you’re promptly dismissed with one of two responses—blind confidence or abject guilt. Whether they own a policy on themselves or not, parents seem to embrace the idea that they should.
Parents of young children may feel better if they have a policy, but life insurance is not appropriate or necessary for every family. The decision to buy life insurance doesn’t come down to numbers alone, but under-standing the value of income and assets goes a long way toward making the right choice.
Imagine a future without youThe idea behind life insurance is that
when others depend on your earning capac-ity, you want to enable them to continue their standard of living when you die.
Add up all your family’s expenses, and don’t forget the replacement cost of child care if one parent stays at home to care for very young children. Once you know how much your family needs on an ongoing basis, look at sources of assets and income, such as:
� Any source of inheritance � Employer-sponsored life insurance
benefits � 401(k) accounts, pensions and Social
Security benefits � Earning ability of surviving spouse or
other caretakers � Available support from siblings,
grandparents or other extended familyConsider how long it would take for
your children and the surviving parent to become self-sufficient. To make the best choice, you will want to conduct a detailed inventory of your finances and lifestyle. For that, an objective professional opinion can be invaluable—even if you have to pay for the advice. (Know that if you’re talking to
an insurance agent, you are likely to be hit with an emotional appeal, and as with most money matters, feelings only cloud the real issues at stake.)
What expense to considerIt is natural to think of all the years ahead
for your young family, such as how would they maintain the mortgage and cover the cost of a college education. While long-term needs are important, think about the short-term expenses, too.
Depending on your circumstances, a policy that covers short-term expenses may be all you need, or you might want to
provide for your family for years to come. The life insurance decision can be com-
plicated. If a policy allows you to believe that everything will be just fine when you’re gone and the expense of the premiums doesn’t adversely affect your lifestyle, the answer is easy. On the other hand, some can’t afford the peace of mind bought by life insurance, and many don’t need it.
Even when the calculations get messy, learning about your life insurance options is worthy of your time and attention. You are the grown-up, after all.
Lela Davidson is a former CPA and the author of
Blacklisted from the PTA (Jupiter Press, July 2011).
Do you really need
life insurance?BY LELA DAVIDSON
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In denialHow to deal with denied insurance claims
When a child becomes ill or
gets diagnosed with a life-
threatening disease, the last
thing parents want to deal with is denied
insurance claims.
“What’s most frustrating is that they
have to worry about money when they are
dealing with a serious illness. It just makes
them feel like they can’t do everything for
their child,” says Erin Schwass, a licensed
social worker in the pediatric oncology
department of Comer Children’s Hospital
in Chicago.
Don’t despair, say Schwass and other
patient advocates.
In many cases, insurance claim denials
can be successfully appealed and over-
turned. In states studied, 39 to 59 percent
of denied claims were overturned, accord-
ing to a March 2011 report by the U.S.
Government Accountability Office.
But there are some do’s and don’ts when
it comes to fighting for the care your child
needs.
BY RITA COLORITO
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Why claims get deniedBefore you hit the panic button, realize
that technical issues often trigger a claim denial. In fact, one in five medical claims is processed inaccurately by insurers, accord-ing to the 2010 National Health Insurer Report Card by the American Medical Association. Billing errors, duplicate claims or missing information on a claim frequently led to claim denials, the GAO report found.
“That’s why it’s really important to look at the reason for the denial. It’s not always something that requires an appeal. Sometimes it’s just a matter of reprocess-ing the claim,” says Erin Moaratty, chief of external communications for the Patient Advocate Foundation, a Newport News, Va.-based nonprofit that provides access-to-care services free to patients with chronic, life-threatening or debilitating diseases. Last year, PAF overturned 99 percent of denied claims it appealed.
Once you know the reason for denial—under the Employment Retirement and Income Security Act, insurers must submit a letter explaining the specific reason for denial and what your rights are under appeal—read your health insurance con-tract carefully.
The AMA report cited lack of eligibility as the most common reason for claim denial. “A lot of what we see has a tendency to be right in the contract language itself,” Moaratty says. “The first level of appeal is often viewed based on the contract.”
Your rights in IllinoisThe federal Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act requires all individual and group health plans, including self-in-sured plans, to provide an appeals process. Under the Health Carrier External Review Act, which took effect on July 1, 2010, all Illinois residents with health insurance have the right to an external, indepen-dent review of denied health insurance claims. For cases that require immediate insurance approval, such as a child facing
cancer treatment, Illinois law allows for an expedited review process, with decisions required within 72 hours.
Illinois is also one of 27 states and the District of Columbia that mandate coverage for cancer research trials .
Tackle it in timeDon’t ignore the denial or make the
mistake of thinking you can deal with it later. Insurance plans will outline how long you have to file an appeal.
“You don’t want an opportunity where you could’ve overturned it but didn’t file in time,” warns Moaratty.
To avoid wasting time and to limit frus-tration, Schwass always advises families to ask their insurance carrier to appoint a case manager to their claim.
“Then they have a point person within the insurance company, so every time they call they don’t have to go through some random person on the phone,” she says.
Put everything in writingAlways put any formal appeal in writing.
“If you do it in writing, you have a tracking mechanism,” says Moaratty. But stick to the facts of why the claim is being denied. “The emotional aspect is not what’s going to win the appeal,” says Moaratty.
Whenever you can, include letters from your attending physician, with evidence
supporting the need for certain treatments, tests or medications.
“Any peer-to-peer opportunities that could exist between the treating doctor and the medical director of the insurance carrier is a very effective way to appeal,” says Moaratty.
For instance, to help patients stay on insulin monitors and pumps that have been working well for them, Dr. Rosemary Briars, co-program director of the Chicago Children’s Diabetes Center at La Rabida Children’s Hospital, and her team often intervene. “We have to write a letter de-scribing the medical necessity and the risk the patient is at if they have to do without,” she says.
Ask for helpDon’t go it alone if you don’t have to,
says Moaratty. “If parents are dealing with a child who is very ill, it may be helpful to have an advocate because they can keep an organized fashion.”
When you get a claim denial, seek outside assistance immediately, advises Schwass, who has helped hundreds of families navigate the insurance maze at her 10 years at Comer’s.
“Parents don’t have to be alone in deal-ing with this,” she says. “Nobody expects them to know every resource, that’s why there’s social workers and case managers and people who can help.”
� The Illinois Department of Insurance has step-by-step appeal guidelines and a detailed explanation of your rights under Illinois law available on its website, insurance.illinois.gov. For more information, you may also call the Consumer Services Section at (312) 814-2427 or the Offi ce of Consumer Health toll-free at (877) 527-9431.
� If you fi le an appeal and are not satisfi ed with the response you receive from your insurance carrier, you may fi le a formal complaint with the Illinois Department of Insurance, either online, by fax at (217) 558-2083 or by mail at:
The Offi ce of Consumer Health InsuranceIllinois Department of Insurance320 W. Washington St.Springfi eld, IL 62767-0001
� The Patient Advocate Foundation offers two online guides, “Your Guide to the Appeals Process” and “Too Young to Be Ill… A Practical Survival Guide to Caregivers of Children and Young Adults.” Both are available at PatientAdvocate.org.
Appeal resources
In states studied, between 39 to 59 percent of denied claims were overturned.
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Where kids come fi rstChicago area hospitals treat kids like the special people they are
Shriners Hospitalfor Children
octors, hospitals and the entire healthcare system are finally recognizing that children aren’t just mini-adults. They need their own
hospitals, their own doctors and their own specialists. They also could use a few magicians, clowns and video game consoles to cheer them up whenever they’re not feeling well.
Thankfully, the Chicago area has all of the above: pediatric specialists, children’s hospitals and ample toys, games and entertainers to keep everyone happy.
Despite the seriousness facing kids when they are in the hospital, these hospitals put their best foot forward for kids and realize smiles can help healing.
2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago(773) 622-5400
In-patient rooms 60
Specialties Orthopedics, spinal cord rehabilitation, cleft lip and palate
Age range 0-18
Most popular toy Basketball court, Wii
Quirky tradition Wheelchair basketball, pizza and movie night, pet therapy, sports camp, kayaking trip, teen lounge, overnight cycling trip
Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital
4440 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn(708) 684-8000
In-patient rooms 70
Specialties Cardiology, hematology/oncol-ogy and dozens of other specialties
Age range 0-18
Most popular toy Every child’s room will have its own Wii by summer
Quirky tradition Pet therapy and bedside magic shows
La Rabida Children’s Hospital
6501 S. Promontory Drive, Chicago(773) 363-6700
In-patient rooms 49
Specialties Chronic ill-nesses and developmen-tal disabilities
Age range 0-18
Most popular toy Gassy Gus, who eats broccoli and baked beans, while the balloon under his shirt grows. Eventually, he’ll blow.
Quirky tradition Singing clowns
Central DuPage Hospital
25 N. Winfi eld Road, Winfi eld(630) 933-1600
In-patient rooms 47 kids’ beds
Specialties Everything except transplants
Age range Newborn and up
Most popular toy Super ball wall, craft cart, interactive light board wall display
Quirky tradition Ice cream socials, pet therapy, holiday festivals
Children’s Memorial Hospital
2300 Children’s Place, Chicago(773) 880-4000
In-patient rooms 247. New hospital opens June 2012.
Specialties Transplants, neurocritical care, hematology/oncology, cardiovascular surgery
Age range 0-18
Most popular toy A puppet named J.J.
Quirky tradition Hospital bingo
y traditiontal bingo
Shriners Hospital for Children
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Comer Children’s Hospital at the University of Chicago
5721 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago(888) UCH-0200.
In-patient rooms 155
Specialties Pediatric cancers, neonatal intensive care, neuro-surgery and neurology, pediatric diabetes and endocrinology and children’s emergencies and traumas
Age range Infants to teenagers
Most popular toy Remoc, a child-sized monster in the Comer lobby. He has a thermometer in his mouth that lights up and changes colors, and he some-times talks back to kids who wander too close.
Quirky tradition Every New Year’s Eve, the children in the various wards gather for a countdown and ball drop. The ball is a close replica of the ball that drops in Times Square. The kids hold up posters with the numbers 10-1 as they countdown and then cheer for the New Year. The quirkiest part: they count down to noon, instead of midnight.
Rush Children’s Hospital1653 W. Congress Parkway, Chicago(312) 942-3034
In-patient rooms 120 beds, expansion of beds planned
with the completion of new Neonatal ICU
Specialties Pediatric cardiology, pediatric neurology, craniofa-cial surgery, neonatology and primary care pediatrics
Age range Unborn babies-21
Most popular toy Wii
Quirky tradition A birthday party for the hospital’s pet therapist, Coco, a beautiful black and white bunny rabbit who makes rounds daily with pediatric patients. Every year, Coco loves to share her carrot cake and hot chocolate with children and their families.
Ronald McDonald Children’s Hospitalat Loyola University Medical Center
2160 S. First Ave., Maywood(877) 216-KIDS
In-patient rooms 14 beds in Pediatric ICU, 14 beds in obser-vation unit, 20 beds on general peds floor, 48 beds total on peds floor, 50-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Specialities Hematology/oncol-ogy, cardiovascular, trauma, critical care and burns, neona-tology and neurology
Age range 0-21
Most popular toy Laptops, DVD player and board games, espe-cially Candyland
Quirky tradition When a child finishes inpatient chemotherapy, the staff throws him or her a “no more chemo” party. The child gets to pick the food and the theme of the party and invite their friends and family. Staff and other patients on the floor are also invited.
Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital1675 Dempster St., Park Ridge(847) 723-KIDS
In-patient rooms 128, with a 15-bed PICU that offers ac-commodations for parents, 54 beds in the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; all rooms are private and divided into separate pediatric and adoles-cent/young adult units
Specialties Neurosurgery, fetal medicine and fetal cardiology, genetics, oncology, Midwest Children’s Brain Tumor Center, pediatric palliative care
Age range 0-17
Most popular toy Mobiles for infants and Wii games for older patients
Quirky tradition “Dunk the Doc” at annual Peds in the Weeds picnic for oncology and brain tumor patients (patients can have some “sweet revenge” for all the invasive treatments they need to get from the medical staff)
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To test or not to test?
What parent doesn’t want to see into their child’s future?
What if you could swab your child’s inner cheek, stick the swab in the mail, and a month later receive a printout of all the diseases your child might get as an adult?
According to a recent study, many parents would be willing to have their chil-dren take over-the-counter predictive genetic tests in the belief that they’d be better off knowing their child’s risk for illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and high blood pressure.
But the study’s authors,
the American Academy of Pediatrics and a Loyola bioethicist advise parents to steer clear of testing their children’s future risk of adult diseases. The Food and Drug Administration, as well as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have both issued buyer-beware warnings about at-home genetic testing.
“It’s not surprising that parents want to know infor-mation about their kids and their potential health risks,” says Katherine Wasson, assistant professor at the Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. “But
the genetics commu-nity and the pediatric community say if there’s not a direct benefit for the child now or in the very near future, they don’t recommend testing on children until they reach the age of consent themselves.”
Wasson says fami-lies can get better information by looking at their family tree.
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Bottle rocketsThey’re fun to launch, but bottle
rockets can cause serious and per-manent eye injury, warns a new study by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
“If children, ado-lescents and parents choose to launch bottle rockets, it is important for parents not only to supervise children and adolescents in the vicin-ity of bottle rockets but also to ensure that protective eyewear is being used,” say the researchers.
Aerosol spray cansChildren make up more than half of
emergency room visits for eye injuries caused by aerosol spray cans, according to a study of emergency room data from 1997 to 2009 by Brown University. About 5,927 children 18 and younger were treated, with children under 5 the most likely to be injured.
Damage to the eyes included significant irritation, chemical burns, or scratches and bruises on the eyeball. Spray paint
was the most common, followed by personal hygiene products
such as hairspray, then clean-ing products and bug sprays.
Pepper spray injuries were very rare, but in every incident the victim was a child. More than 70 percent of the cases oc-
curred in the home. As with all chemi-cals, keep aerosol sprays locked up or
out of reach, say the researchers.
SportsMore than one third of the estimated
40,000 sports-related eye injuries that occur each year happen to children.
“Eye injuries are one of the leading causes of visual impairment in chil-dren,” says Dr. Alberto Martinez of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “The injuries range from abrasions of the cornea and bruises of the lids to internal eye injuries, such as retinal detachments and internal bleeding. Unfortunately, some of these young athletes end up with permanent vision loss and blindness.”
Martinez and the AAO recommend all children and adult athletes wear appropriate, sport-specific protective eyewear, especially for sports that involve small balls at high velocity. Polycarbonate lenses can withstand the impact of a projectile traveling at 90 miles per hour and offer the best pro-tection. Many children’s sports leagues don’t require protective eyewear, so it’s up to parents.
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Test your allergy and asthma IQ with these funny, but serious, questions excerpted from the new book.
1. If your child rubs the tip of her nose with her index finger and then with the palm of the hand upward towards her forehead, it means:
A. She is coming down with a cold.
B. She has disobeyed mommy and put beans up her nose.
C. She is performing what allergists call an “allergic salute.”
2. If your 5-year-old has no history of respirato-ry problems but starts scratching his or her nose persistently in the evening before bed, it means:
A. The child is thinking deeply.
B. He or she is working
up to picking it after he goes to bed when no one is watching.
C. The child should be tested for sensitivity to milk, cats, dust mites, molds, trees, ragweed and grass.
3. If your 4-year-old has recurring bronchiolitis and
develops dark circles around the eyes, it means:
A. Congestion has made him irritable and the child got into a fi ght.
B. School diffi culties are causing him to lose sleep.
C. He has allergies.
4. Your 2-month-old, born in July, starts
getting red, rosy cheeks and the skin starts to itch at the height of ragweed season
in September. Your child is probably:
A. Allergic to pollen.
B. Allergic to house dust mites.
C. Reacting to changes in the weather.
Allergies or asthma Which is it?
Some 40 percent of children suffer from allergic rhinitis, between 10 to 20 percent from skin
allergies and 6 percent from food allergies,
according to the American Academy of
Allergy, Asthma and Immunology in Milwaukee. And one out of 10 U.S. children has asthma, according to the American Lung Association.
So does your child have allergies or asthma? The two conditions aren’t mutually exclusive. About 70 percent of asthmatics also have allergies, and both are reaching epidemic proportions.
“Rates of asthma and allergies have risen dramatically over the past genera-tion in countries around the world,” says
pediatric allergist Paul Ehrlich, who along with pediatric allergist Larry Chiaramonte, have penned a new book, Asthma, Allergies, Children: A Parent’s Guide . “The symptoms range from annoying to life threatening, and they can seriously compromise your child’s chances of living a normal, rewarding life. In fact, asthma is the largest cause of school absence in America.”
If you suspect your child has either, Ehrlich offers this advice: When you go to the doctor, describe not only the symp-toms—runny nose, shortness of breath, trouble sleeping—but the kinds of things that may trigger them .
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Allergiesor asthmaWhich is it?
1. C. This is a classic “allergic salute”—a specifi c behavior that all trained allergists recognize, but that might look like nothing out of the ordinary to a parent or pediatrician.
2. C. While your child is undoubtedly a deep thinker, these symptoms are typical of any number of common sensi-tivities and your child should be tested.
3. C. Your child has aller-gies. Congestion may be a symptom of many childhood conditions, but the dark circles are a tip-off. We call them “allergic shiners,” caused by chronic nasal congestion—not a schoolyard brawl—which constricts the blood fl ow in the sinus area, and some of it ends up in the skin around the eyes.
4. B. Allergic to house dust mites. How can we be so sure? Because your child is encountering ragweed pollen for the fi rst time at the age of 2 months, and thus, has not
been sensitized to it. The current problems are due to the household dust
that he or she has been breathing for the past two months, unless there’s a dog or cat in the house, in which case it might be the pet.
A. She is coming down with a cold.
B. She has disobeyed mommy and put beans up her nose.
C. She is performing what allergists call an “allergic salute.”
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A new hospital for Chicago
About this time next year, the doors at Children’s Memorial Hospital will close for a final
time and the doors to the new Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago will open.
What families will find at the new Streeterville location is a $915 million, state-of-the-art, 23-story, 288-bed hospital that will, according to Kenneth Labok, associate for new hospital communica-tions at Children’s Memorial, recruit some of the country’s top pediatric specialists to care for kids and push ongoing research
efforts even further. It’s already starting to show benefits.
For example, he says, the hospital has recruited the top cardiologist from Boston Children’s Hospital’s to be the director of the new cardiac care unit.
Not only does the new 1.8-acre location put Lurie Children’s Hospital near the Feinberg School of Medicine, it attaches to the Prentice Women’s Hospital at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, expedit-ing care for newborns, Labok says.
Beyond the purely physical changes and more room, the focus is to provide
the best possible care for patients and families, Labok says.
The new hospital, which officially opens June 9, 2012, is part of a revolution taking place in the design of children’s hospitals away from clinical spaces to more comfortable family-friendly environments.
“Everything revolves around the families. You look at every floor, the way they were designed ... we’ve engaged our families and our patients in every step of the process to help design the spaces to what they want,” Labok says.
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What started as sporadic headaches in November lead
to the longest day of Anima vanPietersom’s life in February. That’s when doctors cut a tumor from her horse-loving, “happy-go-lucky” 8-year-old daughter’s brain.
Within a week of the 12-hour surgery, doctors at the Wisconsin hospital near the family’s home began outlin-ing the treatment options for Divya, whose tumor was on her cerebellum, including chemotherapy, traditional X-ray radiation and proton therapy. After listening to the choices, vanPietersom and her family opted to try chemo and proton therapy because they promised fewer side effects and less damage to otherwise healthy brain tissue.
To get proton therapy, they needed Central DuPage Hospital in Warrenville, which
houses the only proton center in the Midwest.
“We’re very glad about our choice,” Anima said as Divya was finishing the last week of her proton treatments recently.
The CDH Proton Center opened last October and will treat up to 1,500 people a year from around the Midwest.
“It really has been a tremen-dous technology for kids. We see it as almost a necessity for kids who need radiation therapy for their cancers,” says Dr. John Han-Chih Chang, radiation oncologist at CDH Proton Center.
In cases of brain cancer, for instance, too much radiation
can damage such things as hor-mone function, memory, vision and learning, all factors in a child’s long-term quality of life, he says. With proton therapy, studies have shown fewer long-term side effects because the proton beams target the cancer and deliver the majority of the energy into it, rather than passing through healthy tissue at full power, he says.
While radiation isn’t always the necessary treatment, when kids do need radiation, “we believe protons are going to be superior to regular radiation,” he says.
In the U.S. every year, there are on average 2,200 kids who will need radiation and particularly proton therapy, he says. Currently, the number of proton centers is meeting only 30 percent of that need.
“We prioritize kids here,” Chang says. “Kids go right to the front of the list.”
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A spilled glass of milk. A broken toy. A flat tire. Family life is full of unexpected events, and most of the time a little clean up, a little glue or a little air from the fill-up station is enough to get everyone back on track.
But when someone in the family is injured, it’s not always as simple.
Many injuries can be treated effectively at home—small cuts, bee stings or sunburn. In more serious emergencies, however, appropriate first aid needs to be administered before medical help can arrive.
Don’t get caught off guard. Follow these guidelines to create a well-stocked first aid kit for your family.
1Start with the basics. Each family first aid kit will vary,
depending on family size, ages and unique needs. To build your own kit, use an airtight container and begin with the following basic items:
� adhesive bandages� sterile dressing� sterile gauze pads� hand sanitizer� antiseptic wipes� non-latex gloves� adhesive tape
� antibacterial ointment � a cold pack � small scissors � tweezers
2 Include instructions. Treatment for small cuts
may be obvious, but less common injuries, such as burns or broken bones, may be more confusing. Include a small book on basic first aid in your kit, such as The American Red Cross First Aid and Emergency Preparedness Quick Reference Guide.
3Make it accessible. Store your first aid kit in a safe
place out of reach for very young children, but where elderly caregivers, babysitters or older children can access it easily. Be sure the latch or lid is easy to remove by an adult or older child.
4Create a portableversion. Families
with young children can bet on the fact that they will frequently need a bandage, ice pack or antibiotic ointment for the bumps and bruises of everyday life. Stow
a small collection of first aid supplies in a resealable bag in the car. (You might even want to tuck in a little extra cash, just in case.)
5 Restock and refresh. Avoidgetting caught without the
proper supplies by restocking your first aid kit every three or four months, or after each use.
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Do you complain when you’re in pain, or grin and bear it? How you handle the ouchies is likely the same way your kids will handle their own pain, according to a study by Split University Hospital in Croatia.
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The baby comparisongame at the weekly playgroup makes you
crazy, but is your child really missing his milestones?
It happens more often than you might think.
More than 25 percent of U.S. kids under 5 are at risk for developmental delays or behavior problems, yet fewer than one in five are screened for special needs, according to data gathered by Easter Seals.
A deficit now could put a child way behind peers once school begins if they don’t get the therapy and services they need as soon as they can.
That’s why Easter Seals has launched a national campaign, Make the First Five Count, to raise awareness, identify kids who need early intervention and get them the services they need more quickly.
“I think parents have to know that they’re the best experts of their children and in their
children’s development,” says Cara Long, a parent liaison for Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region.
Sometimes, pediatricians will suggest a wait-and-see stance to check the milestones again at the next well-child visit, but Long urges parents to “listen to their gut instinct” and ask for an evaluation if that instinct tells
them something is off.“It’s so important to seek help,
the earlier the better,” she says.In many cases, kids are
eligible for the state’s early intervention program.
If you have concerns about your child’s development, Easter Seals therapists recommend taking the following steps:
Do your homework. Print out
the developmental checklist at makethefirstfivecount.org andcheck whether your child has met the milestones. Write down specific examples to share with your pediatrician, such as “my child doesn’t look at me when we play” or “my child hasn’t learned a new word in more than two months.”
Request routine developmentalscreenings. Parents need to askfor a routine developmental screening at every well-baby visit. Doctors can perform more detailed screenings depending on specific concerns.
Follow-Up. If the screeningsshow your child may be at risk for a delay, ask your pediatrician to refer you for further evalua-tion. If the screening does not indicate a delay, but you are still concerned, schedule a follow-up appointment sooner than your regularly scheduled follow-up appointment or ask your pediatrician if a more in-depth evaluation is warranted.
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T H ES E D O CTO RS C OM E MOM - A P P R OV E D
When your child is sick, nothing is more important to you than finding the best doctor and the best care. How to do it? Probably you’ll turn to a circle of friends, family, other moms you know. You want to
know both that the doctor has the skills your child needs and a way about them that will put your sick kid at ease.
Chicago Parent has a circle of readers who have been in those tough moments. Over the past months, we’ve been asking our readers to nominate doctors they believe in, doctors they trust and respect. And we’ve received hundreds of nominations. Pediatricians, dentists, specialists of every stripe. We’ve gathered those nominations in this special section, Chicago’s Favorite Kids Docs.
On the pages that follow, you’ll find a ready list of doctors who have been highly recommended by Chicago moms and dads from their first-
hand experience. Many of the nominations also have reader comments at ChicagoParent.com/kidsdocs. Our staff has also vetted each nomination to
check on qualifications, specialties and contact information. We hope you’ll look at this list of health care professionals as a great resource to start your
search for the doctor your child needs.
Dan HaleyPublisherChicago Parent
PEDIATRICIANS
CITYBillie Adams, MD2011 E. 75th St.Chicago, IL 60649(773) 288-4824
Maria Alcocer, MDFriend Family Health Center5635 S. Pulaski Rd.Chicago, IL 60629(773) 585-3900friendfhc.org
Donald Brown, MDStreeterville Pediatrics 233 E. Erie St, Ste. 304Chicago, IL 60611(312) 280-1480streetervillepediatrics.com
Anita Chandra-Puri, MDNorthwestern Memorial Physicians Group - Lincoln Park 1460 N. Halsted St, Ste. 502Chicago, IL 60642(312) 926-7337nmpg.com
Aleta Elwell, MDChild and Adolescent Health Associates, LTD 1030 N. Clark St, Ste. 400Chicago, IL 60610(312) 943-6964cahadr.com
Alejandro Clavier, MD, MPHCentro de Salud Esperanza 2001 S.California Ave., Ste. 100Chicago, IL 60608(773) 584-6200esperanzachicago.org
Marvin Cooper, MDNorth Shore PediatricAssociates SC6374 N. Lincoln Ave, Ste. 203Chicago, IL 60659(773) 509-0023
Megan Curran, MDChildren’s Memorial Hospital2300 Children’s PlazaChicago, IL 60614(800) KIDS-DOCchildrensmemorial.org
Christopher Donohoe, MDChildren’s Healthcare Associates 2835 N. Sheffield Ave, Ste. 501Chicago, IL 60657(773) 348-8300chhealth.net
Scott Goldstein, MD, FAAPThe NorthwesternChildren’s Practice 680 N. Lake Shore Dr, Ste. 123Chicago, IL 60611(312) 642-5515sweetbabies.com
Armand Gonzalzles, MD, FAAPRiverpoint Pediatrics2435 N. Ashland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614(773) 929-4343
Daphne Hirsh, MD, FAAPThe NorthwesternChildren’s Practice 680 N. Lake Shore Drive, Ste 123Chicago, IL 60611(312) 642-5515sweetbabies.com
Diane Holmes, MDTown & Country Pediatrics 6374 N. Lincoln Ave, Ste. 204Chicago, IL 60659(773) 478-1067townandcountrypeds.com
Jenny (Youn) Hong, MDTown & CountryPediatrics - Halsted1460 N. Halsted St, Ste. 402Chicago, IL 60642(312) 279-8900townandcountrypeds.com
Annita John, MDHeritage Pediatrics 10237 S. Western Ave.Chicago, IL 60643(773) 238-1616
Wanda Karaman, MDNorthside SuburbanPediatric Associates 4801 W. Peterson Ave, Ste. 506Chicago, IL 60646(773) 777-5437
Dori Kazdin, MD, PhDTown & Country Pediatrics
1460 N. Halsted St, Ste. 402Chicago, IL 60642(312) 279-8900townandcountrypeds.com
Shashi Kumar, MDNorth Shore PediatricAssociates SC6374 N. Lincoln Ave, Ste. 203Chicago, IL 60659(773) 509- 0023
Peter Lechman, MDNorthwestern Memorial Physician Group - Lincoln Park 1460 N. Halsted St, Ste. 502Chicago, IL 60642(312) 926-3627nmpg.com
Gina Lowell, MDRush Pediatric Primary Care Center 1645 W. Jackson Blvd, Ste. 200Chicago, IL 60612(312) 942-2232
Kenneth Lyons, MDChildren’s Healthcare Associates 2835 N. Sheffield Ave, Ste. 501Chicago, IL 60657(773) 348-8300chahealth.net
Paul Martin, MDNorthwestern MemorialPhysicians Group - Lincoln Park 1460 N. Halsted St, Ste. 502Chicago, IL 60642(312) 926-3627nmpg.com
T H ES E D O CTO RS C OM E MOM - A P P R OV E D
Wknow both that the doctor has the skills your child needs and a way about them that will put your sick kid at ease.
Chicago Parent has a circle of readers who have been in those tough moments. Over the past months, we’ve been asking our readers to nominate doctors they believe in, doctors they trust and respect. And we’ve received hundreds of nominations. Pediatricians, dentists, specialists of every stripe. We’ve gathered those nominations in this special section, Chicago’s Favorite Kids Docs.
On the pages that follow, you’ll find a ready list of doctors who have been highly recommended by Chicago moms and dads from their first-
hand experience. Many of the nominations also have reader comments at ChicagoParent.com/kidsdocs. Our staff has also vetted each nomination to
check on qualifications, specialties and contact information. We hope you’ll look at this list of health care professionals as a great resource to start your
search for the doctor your child needs.
PEDIATRICIANS Alejandro Clavier, MD, MPH
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Janis Mendelsohn, MDComer Center for Children and Specialty Care 5721 S. Maryland Ave, MC 6082Chicago, IL 60637(773) 702-6169uchicagokidshospital.com
James Mitchell, MDComer Children’s Hospital Center for Advanced Medicine 5758 S. Maryland Ave.Chicago, IL 60637(773) 702-6169uchicagokidshospital.com
M.S. Laxmi Narayan, MD1725 W. Harrison St, Ste. 940Chicago, IL 60612(312) 563-2340
Pierre Noisette8541 S. State StreetChicago, IL 60619(773) 994-0939
Gustavo Oroza-Henners, MD, FAAPPilsen Community Pediatrics 1859 S. Blue Island Ave.Chicago, IL 60608(312) 666-5455
Nanah Park, MDUniversity of Chicago Physician’s Group 5841 S. Maryland Ave, Ste. MC6098Chicago, IL 60637(773) 702-1000uchospitals.edu/physicians
Meryl Perlman, MDLakeview Pediatrics 1525 W. Belmont Ave, Ste. 103Chicago, IL 60657(773) 880-1738lakeviewpediatrics.net
Manuel Rojas, MD4254 W. 55th St.Chicago, IL 60632(773) 582-5200
Helaine (Lainie) Ross, MD, PhDFriend Family Health Center 800 E. 55th St.Chicago, IL 60615(773) 702-0660uchicagokidshospital.com
Joel Schwab, MDComer Children’s Hospital at the University of Chicago 5721 S. Maryland Ave.Chicago, IL 60637(773) 702-3575uchicagokidshospital.com
Nava Segall, MD4116 N. Lincoln Ave.Chicago, IL 60618(773) 883-2350
Mandeep Singh, MDAdvocate Medical Group - Ravenswood Primary Care 1945 W. Wilson Ave., 4th FloorChicago, IL 60640(773) 769-4600advocatehealth.com
Kathleen Starr, MDStreeterville Pediatrics 233 E. Erie St, Ste. 304Chicago, IL 60611(312) 280-1480streetervillepediatrics.com
Cari Tarnowski, DOChild and Adolescent Health Associates, LTD 1030 N. Clark St, Ste. 400Chicago, IL 60610(312) 943-6964cahadr.com
Catherine Webb, MDChildren’s Memorial Hospital 2300 Children’s PlazaChicago, IL 60614(773) 975-8784childrensmemorial.org
Daniel Weissbluth, MD The Northwestern Children’s Practice 680 N. Lake Shore Drive, Ste 123Chicago, IL 60611(312) 642-5515sweetbabies.com
WESTTahmineh Abbasian, MDDuPage Medical Group430 Pennsylvania Ave, Ste. 210Glen Ellyn, IL 60137(630) 469-7700dupagemedicalgroup.com
Robert Andersen, MDElmhurst Clinic Pediatrics Department 1200 S. York Rd, Ste. 2000Elmhurst, IL 60126(630) 941-4710elmhurstclinic.org
Rebecca Barbato, MDLoyola Center for Health at North Riverside 1950 S. Harlem Ave.North Riverside, IL 60546(888) 584-7888loyolamedicine.org
Keith Benziger, MDDreyer Medical Clinic - West Aurora1870 W. Galena Blvd.Aurora, IL 60506(630) 859- 6815dreyermed.com
Roy Betti, MDCentral DuPage Physician Group - Mona Kea Pediatrics
381 S. Schmale Rd.Carol Stream, IL 60188(630) 653-5115cdh.org
Antonio Caceres, MDNew Beginnings Pediatrics 302 Randall Rd, Ste. 106Geneva, IL 60134(630) 232-7200newbeginningspeds.com
Joy Castrovillari, MDTLC Medical Group 2455 Dean St., Ste. ASt. Charles, IL 60175(630) 513- 9160tlcmedicalgroup.us
Rosa Choi, MDPediatrics Unlimited, LLC 6853 North Ave.Oak Park, IL 60302(708) 383-3010pedsunlimited.com
Joseph Christensen, MDCentral DuPage Physician Group - Health Track Pediatrics 885 Roosevelt Rd.Glen Ellyn, IL 60137(630) 790-1555cdh.org
Sheilah Cintron, MDRainbow Pediatrics, SC675 W. North Ave, Ste. 203Melrose Park, IL 60160(708) 681-7690
David Claus, MD, PhDPedios, Ltd.260 Chicago Ave.Oak Park, IL 60302(708) 383-8070
Jean Corte, MDLaGrange Pediatrics4727 Willow Springs Rd, Ste. 3LaGrange, IL 60525(708) 588-0088www.lagrangepeds.com
William F. Coyer, MDDuPage Medical Group - Glen Ellyn7 Blanchard Circle, Ste. 105Wheaton, IL 60189(630) 469-7700
Carolyn Danziger, MDC&C Pediatrics 3070 S. Wolf Rd.Westchester, IL 60154(708) 562-6502
Robert Davis, DODuPage Pediatrics, Ltd 1306 Plainfield Rd.Darien, IL 60561(630) 810-0900dupagepediatrics.com
Thomas Destefani, MDCentral DuPage Physician Group – Glen
885 Roosevelt Rd, Ste. 202Glen Ellyn, IL 60137(630) 790-1555 cdh.org
Lorene Eckberg, MDDreyer Medical Clinic - Fox Valley Villages 4100 Healthway Dr.Aurora, IL 60504(630) 978-6635dreyermed.com
Marc Freed, DOFGM Pediatrics, SC 8711 W.Cermak Rd.North Riverside, IL 60456(708) 795-7005
Judith Froehlich, MDDuPage Medical Group - Downers Grove3743 Highland Ave, Ste. 1003Downers Grove, IL 60515(630) 964-6049dupagemedicalgroup.com
Gisela Gonzalez-Diaz, MDPediatric Medicine 109 Fairfield Way, Ste. 103Bloomingdale, IL 60108(630) 894-3250
Cynthia Gould, MDPediagroup Associates, SC 6300 W. Roosevelt Rd.Oak Park, IL 60304(708) 848-8240
Mary Ellen Gruszka, MDFGM Pediatrics, SC 8711 W.Cermak Rd.North Riverside, IL 60456(708) 795-7005
Jennifer Hall, MDDuPage Pediatrics, Ltd.1306 Plainfield Rd.Darien, IL 60561(630) 810-0900dupagepediatrics.com
Damayanti Hathiwala, MD3340 Oak Park Ave, Ste. 201Berwyn, IL 60402(708) 795-5502
Heather Haukness, MDPedios, Ltd. 260 Chicago Ave.Oak Park, IL 60302(708) 383-8070
David Kaczor, MDLa Grange Pediatrics 4727 Willow Springs Rd.La Grange, IL 60525(708) 588-0088lagrangepeds.com
Melanie Lachman, MDMary E. Lewis, MD, PC 6428 Joliet Rd, Ste. 201Countryside, IL 60525(708) 352-4448drlewispeds.com
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Natalie Lambajian-Drummond, MDMary E. Lewis, MD, PC Dreyer Medical Clinic - West Aurora1870 W. Galena Blvd.Aurora, IL 60506(630) 859-6815dreyermed.com
Laura Laskonis, DOMary E. Lewis, MD, PC6428 Joliet Rd, Ste. 201Countryside, IL 60525(708) 352-4448drlewispeds.com
Rachel Levin, MDAd-Park Pediatric Associates 610 S. Maple St, Ste. 3150Oak Park, IL 60304(708) 383-3853
Mary E. Lewis, MD, PC 6428 Joliet Rd, Ste. 201Countryside, IL 60525(708) 352-4448drlewispeds.com
Raulie Lo, MDDuPage Medical Group - Rolling Ridge Road 2940 Rolling Ridge Rd.Naperville, IL 60564(630) 646-5800dupagemedicalgroup.com
Kevin Lue, MD, FAAP123 Pediatrics2380 S. Eola Rd, Ste. 102Aurora, IL 60503(630) 978-7337123pediatrics.com
Mira Malinowska, MDMM Kids, SC675 W. North Ave, Ste. 507Melrose Park, IL 60160(708) 681-7685
Thida Maw, MDThida Maw, MD Pediatrics 2201 Randall Rd.Carpentersville, IL 60110(847) 428-1179drmaw4kids.com
Catherine McNeill, MDNew Beginnings Pediatrics 302 Randall Rd., Ste. 106Geneva, IL60134(630) 232-7200newbeginningspeds.com
Scott Mercola, MDRiver Forest Pediatrics 7420 Central Ave, Ste. 2040River Forest, IL 60305(708) 776-7220
Mary J. Mikhailov, MDCentral DuPage Physician Group - Winfield 25 N. Winfield Rd, Ste. 501Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 260-0600cdh.org
Nafeesa Moosabhoy, MDHinsdale Pediatric Associates911 N. Elm St, Ste. 215Hinsdale, IL 60521(630) 323-0890
David Morris, MDDuPage Medical Group - Glen Ellyn430 Pennsylvania Ave, Ste. 210Glen Ellyn, IL 60137(630) 469-7700dupagemedicalgroup.com
Doris Nietert, MD, FAAPAll About Kids Pediatrics, SC 100 Spalding Dr, Ste. 206Naperville, IL 60540(630) 355-6996aakidspediatrics.com
Chad Olsen, MDMillennium Pediatrics 1012 95th St, Ste. 4Naperville, IL 60564(630) 548-1100millenniumpediatrics.com
James Pera, MDMilestone Pediatrics 4043 State Route 59Naperville, IL 60564(630) 420-4275
Marie Philobos, MD, FAAPKids Place Pediatrics 8310 Lemont Rd.Darien, IL 60561(630) 985-5700drphilobos.com
Michael J. Reicherts, MDMilestone Pediatrics 4043 State Route 59Naperville, IL 60564(630) 420-4275
Gus A. Rousonelos, MD, FAAPABC Pediatrics, LTD 1247 Rickert Dr, Ste. 101Naperville, IL 60540(630) 355-0003abcpediatrics.net
Moazzam Saeed, MDAdvanced Pediatric Care 215 Remington Blvd, Ste. BBolingbrook, IL 60440(630) 226-5300advancedpediatriccare.com
Nabil Saleh, MD1111 Superior St, Ste. 412Melrose Park, IL 60160(708) 450-0112
Rhonda Stein, MDHinsdale Pediatric Associates 911 N. Elm St, Ste. 215Hinsdale, IL 60521(630) 323-0890
Jenny Tan, MDSt. Charles Pediatrics 3755 E. Main St, Ste. 190St. Charles, IL 60174(630) 348-3100dupagemedicalgroup.com
Michelle Toma, MDLoyola Center for Health at Oakbrook Terrace South 17 West 740 22nd StOakbrook Terrace, IL 60181(630) 627-7399luhs.org
Julie Tumma, MDLaGrange Pediatrics 4727 Willow Springs Rd, Ste. 3LaGrange, IL 60525(708) 588-0088lagrangepeds.com
Mark Weiss, MDDuPage Medical Group - West Suburban Pediatrics 500 E. 22nd St, Unit DLombard, IL 60148(630) 620-6322dupagemedicalgroup.com
Kirsten Zeitler, MDElmhurst Clinic Pediatrics Department 1200 S. York Rd, Ste. 2000Elmhurst, IL 60126(630) 941-4710elmhurstclinic.org
NORTHKudus Akinde, MDGlencoe Pediatrics 659 Vernon Ave.Glencoe, IL 60022(847) 242-0700glencoepediatrics.com
John Beckerman, MD27790 W. Highway 22, Ste. 7Barrington, IL 60010(847) 382-7337pediatric-care.org
Rebecca Bergman, MD, MPHPremier Pediatrics 185 N. Milwaukee Ave, Ste. 220Lincolnshire, IL 60069(847) 821-9500premierpeds.com
Patricia Brunner, MDPediatric Associates of the North Shore 3633 W. Lake Ave, Ste 108Glenview, IL 60026(847) 729-6480pediatricassociates-ns.com
Walter Campbell, MD, MSWalter D. Campbell and Associates 2401 Ravine Way, Ste. 101Glenview, IL 60025(847) 724-1940
Jason Canel, MDGlenview Primary Care 1435 Waukegan Rd.Glenview, IL 60025(847) 832-6500northshore.org
Mary Collins, MDPediatric Specialists of the Northwest 5057 Shoreline Rd.Lake Barrington, IL 60010(847) 381-5005mypedsdoc.com
Cathy Divincenzo, MDKids First Pediatric Partners 4611 Golf Road, Suite 200Skokie, IL 60076(847) 676-5394kidsfirstpediatrics.com, childrensmemorial.org
Cheryl Donovan-Hunt, MDAdvocate Medical Group - Libertyville 1800 Hollister Dr, Ste. G2Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 680-8066advocatehealth.com
Rachel Elwell, MDNorth Suburban Pediatrics 2530 Ridge Ave.Evanston, IL 60201(847) 869-0892northshore.org
Alison Escalante, MDGlenbrook Pediatrics 2551 Compass Rd, Ste. 100Glenview, IL 60026(847) 729-6445glenbrookpediatrics.com
Diane Fondriest, MDLake Shore Pediatrics 1800 Hollister Dr, Ste. 220Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 362-5707lakeshorepeds.com
Roma Franzia, MDDr.Roma Franzia Pediatric Practice 542 Lincoln Ave.Winnetka, IL 60093(847) 441-1000drromafranzia.com
Mary Jo Gawronski, DOPediatric Specialists of the Northwest 5057 Shoreline Rd.Lake Barrington, IL60010(847) 381-5005mypedsdoc.com
Melanie Goodell, MDLake Shore Pediatrics - Barrington 27790 West Highway 22, Ste 36Barrington, IL 60010(847) 381-2428lakeshorepeds.com
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Patrick Gries, MDGlenbrook Pediatrics 2551 Compass Rd, Ste. 100Glenview, IL 60026(847) 729-6445glenbrookpediatrics.com
Michelle Groboski, MDGlenbrook Pediatrics 2551 Compass Rd, Ste. 100Glenview, IL 60026(847) 729-6445glenbrookpediatrics.com
Deborah Gulson, MDLake Shore Pediatrics - Libertyville 1800 Hollister Dr, Ste. 220Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 362-5707lakeshorepeds.com
M. Regina Higgins, MDGlenbrook Pediatrics 2551 Compass Rd, Ste. 100Glenview, IL 60026(847) 729-6445glenbrookpediatrics.com
Brian Hirsch, MDTown & Country Pediatrics 2601 Compass Rd, Ste. 120Glenview, IL 60026(847) 998-8806townandcountrypeds.com
Jonathan Kaufman, MDPediatric Associates of Barrington, SC 27790 West Highway 22, Ste. 22Barrington, IL 60010(847) 381-6700pediatric-associates.net
Kirsten Kershaw, MDPediatric Specialists of the Northwest 820 E. Terra Cotta Ave, Ste. 226Crystal Lake, IL 60014(815) 455-2100mypedsdoc.com
Joshua Levin, MDElm Street Pediatrics 716 Elm St.Winnetka, IL 60093(847) 501-4040elmstreetpediatrics.org
Elias Masri, MDNorth Shore Medical Group - Vernon Hills 830 West End Court, Ste. 500Vernon Hills, IL 60061(847) 522-8900northshore.org
Elizabeth Michaels, DOLake Shore Pediatrics - Lake Forest 900 N. Westmoreland Rd, Ste 106Lake Forest, IL 60045(847) 615-0700lakeshorepeds.com
Robert Minkus, MDNorth Shore University Health
System Medical Group - Old Orchard 9977 Woods Dr.Skokie, IL 60077(847) 663-8163northshore.org
Riley Minster, MDLake Shore Pediatrics - Libertyville 1800 Hollister Dr, Ste 220Libertyville, IL 60048(847) 362-5707lakeshorepeds.com
James Olson, MDKids Health Partners 9631 Gross Point Rd, Ste. 102Skokie, IL 60076(847) 677-7250kidshealthpartners.com
Sharon Robinson, MDEvanston Pediatrics 1000 Central St, Ste. 765Evanston, IL 60201(847) 570-1507northshore.org
Michael P. Rosenbaum, MDNorthShore University Health System 9977 Woods Dr.Skokie, IL 60077(847) 663-8163northshore.org
Sheri Ross, MDLakeshore Pediatrics - Libertyville 1800 Hollister Dr, Ste 220Libertyville, IL 60048(847) 362-5707lakeshorepeds.com
Mark Rothschild, MD, FAAPGrove Pediatrics 135 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Ste. 152Buffalo Grove, IL 60089(847) 465-9600
William Rutenberg, MD, FAAPGrove Pediatrics 135 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Ste. 152Buffalo Grove, IL 60089(847) 465-9600
David Saltzman, MDLake Shore Pediatrics - Barrington 27790 W. Highway 22, Ste. 36Barrington, IL 60010(847) 381-2428lakeshorepeds.com
Susan Sheinkop, MDLake Shore Pediatrics - Libertyville 1800 Hollister Dr, Ste 220Libertyville, IL 60048(847) 362-5707lakeshorepeds.com
Susan Sirota, MDPediatric Partners, SC767 Park Avenue West, Suite 230
Highland Park, IL 60035(847) 681-7100pediatricpartnerssc.com
Elizabeth Swider, MDNorth Shore Medical Group - Evanston Pediatrics 909 Davis St, Ste. 200Evanston, IL 60201(847) 866-3700northshore.org
Michael Terkildsen, MDLake Forest Pediatric Associates 900 N. Westmoreland Rd, Ste. 110Lake Forest, IL 60045(847) 295-1220lakeforestpediatrics.com
Joseph Terrizzi, MDNorthshore Medical Group - Evanston Pediatrics 909 Davis St, Ste. 200Evanston, IL 60201(847) 866-3700northshore.org
Jason Tjaden, MDChildren’s Medical Group 1301 Pyott Rd, Ste. 106Lake in the Hills, IL 60156(847) 658-6065childrensmedicalhome.com
Asha Varghese, MDAssociated Pediatric Partners, SC1310 Shermer Rd.Northbrook, IL 60062(847) 498-3434associatedpediatricpartners.com
Lori Walsh, MDGlenbrook Pediatrics 2551 Compass Rd, Ste. 100Glenview, IL 60026(847) 729-6445glenbrookpediatrics.com
Thea Yosowitz, MDNorth Shore University Health System Medical Group in Glenview 1435 Waukegan Rd.Glenview, IL 60025(847) 832-6500northshore.org
Lakeshore Pediatrics – Barrington27790 West Highway 22, Ste. 36Barrington, IL 60010(847) 381-2428lakeshorepeds.com
NORTHWESTStephanie Baker, MD Pediatric Solutions 3233 Arlington Heights Rd, Ste 209Arlington Heights, IL 60004(847) 670-4545pediatricsolutions.net
Frank Belmonte, DO, MPHAdvocate Medical Group - Yacktman General Pediatrics
1675 W. Dempster St, First FloorPark Ridge, IL 60068(847) 318-9300advocatehealth.com
Joanna Betancourt, MD, FAAPSalud Pediatrics, SC 600 S. Randall Rd., Suite 220Algonquin, IL 60102(847) 854-9402spediatrics.com
Christine Briner, MDAdvocate Medical Group - Yacktman General Pediatrics 1675 W. Dempster St, First FloorPark Ridge, IL 60068(847) 318-9300advocatehealth.com
Satish Charo, MDPediatric Solutions 3233 Arlington Heights Rd, Ste 209Arlington Heights, IL 60004(847) 670-4545pediatricsolutions.net
Michael Fell, DO, FAAPChildren and Teens Medical Center - Algonquin 620 S. Main St.Algonquin, IL 60102(847) 854-5900childrenandteens.com
Timothy Geleske, MDNorth Arlington Pediatrics 1430 N. Arlington Heights Rd.Arlington Heights, IL 60004(847) 253-3600northarlingtonpediatrics.net
George Goodlow, MDGeorge W. Goodlow, MD Pediatrics 3295 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Ste. 107Arlington Heights, IL 60004(847) 797-0587goodlowpediatrics.com
Albert Hasson, MDNorthwest Pediatrics, SC 19 E. Schaumburg Rd.Schaumburg, IL 60194(847) 895-9800
Maria Hrycelak, MDPark Ridge Pediatrics 101 S. Washington Ave, Ste. 122Park Ridge, IL 60068(847) 692-6628
Christopher Jamerson, MDAdvocate Medical Group - Yacktman General Pediatrics 1675 Dempster St, First FloorPark Ridge, IL 60068(847) 318-9300advocatehealth.com
Erik Johnson, MDThe Medical Care Group of Hoffman Estates
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1786 Moon Lake Blvd, Ste. 216Hoffman Estates, IL 60194(847) 884-7550medcaregroup.com
The Medical Care Group of Elk Grove Village701 Biesterfield Rd.Elk Grove Village, IL 60007(847) 228-0460medcaregroup.com
Amr Megahed, MD, FAAPChildren and Teens Medical Center 620 S. Main St.Algonquin, IL 60102(847) 854-5900childrenandteens.com
Oscar A. Novick, MD, PC 111 S. Washington, Ste. 201Park Ridge, IL 60068(847) 825-7171
Scott O’Donnell, MD, FAAPChildren and Teens Medical Center 620 S. Main St.Algonquin, IL 60102(847) 854-5900childrenandteens.com
Margaret Paterek, MD 901 Biesterfield Rd.Elk Grove Village, IL 60007(847) 357-8714
Richard Pervos, MDSanders Court Pediatrics 1051 W. Rand Rd.Arlington Heights, IL 60004(847) 259-5900sanderspeds.com
Jalal Rais-Dana, MD, FAAP8780 W. Golf Rd, Ste. 203Niles, IL 60714(847) 296-6706
Jocelyn Robertson, MDWoodfield Pediatrics 1345 Wiley Rd, Ste. 117Schaumburg, IL60173(847) 884-9440woodfieldpediatrics.com
Frank Roemisch, MDParkside Pediatrics 1875 Dempster St., Ste. 650Park Ridge, IL 60068(847) 823-8000
Jaye Schreier, MDAdvocate Medical Group - Yacktman General Pediatrics 675 W. Dempster St, First FloorPark Ridge, IL 60068(847) 318-9300advocatehealth.com
Susan Unfer, MDAdvocate Medical Group - Yacktman General Pediatrics 1675 Dempster St, First FloorPark Ridge, IL 60068(847) 318-9300advocatehealth.com
Lalaine Vitug-Pacis, MD, FAAPPediatric Associates of Arlington Heights, SC 880 West Central Rd., Ste. 4200Arlington Heights, IL 60005(847) 259-5070pediatricassociatesah.com
Woodfield Pediatrics1345 Wiley Rd, Ste. 117Schaumburg, IL 60173(847) 884-9440woodfieldpediatrics.com
SOUTHHassan Alzein, MDAlzein Pediatriacs2850 W.95th St.Evergreen Park, IL 60805(708) 424-7600alzeinpeds.com
Bharti Amin, MD4647 W. Lincoln HighwayMatteson, IL 60443(708) 748-5910
Paul Aschinberg, MD, FAAPAschinberg Pediatrics 114 Barney Dr.Joliet, IL 60435(815) 729-0521topkidsdocs.com
Ashok Bhaskar MDCommunity Pediatrics, Ltd.2250 Weber Rd, Ste. 2Crest Hill, IL 60403(815) 744-1600
Douglas Ray Bierma, MDShorewood Pediatrics700 W. Jefferson St.Shorewood, IL 60404(815) 741-2888shorewoodpediatrics.com
Christopher Calvert, MDKim S. Calvert. MD7600 W. College Dr., #4Palos Heights, IL 60463(708) 448-2438
V. Grace Carreon, MD, FAAPSouthwest Pediatrics Ltd.9400 Bormet Dr.Mokena, IL 60448(708) 684- 5221southwestpeds.com
Richard Ceragioli, MDWell Group Health Partners 333 Dixie HighwayChicago Heights, IL 60411(708) 709-6222wellgroup.org
Kevin Germino, MD, FAAPOrland Primary Care Specialists, Ltd.16660 107th St.Orland Park, IL 60467
(708) 403-8500
Jordan Kalcheim, MDGeorge Skarpathiotis MDSC 7110 W. 127th St.Palos Heights, IL 60463(708) 923-6300drgeorgekids.com
Anjali Kher, MDSuburban Healthcare Associates 13415 S. Route 59Plainfield IL 60585(815) 609-3627
Richard Kyi, MD6320 W. 159th St., Suite COak Forest, IL 60452(708) 535 9447
Lyna Massih, MD, FAAPChildren’s Wellness Center - Chicago Ridge 9830 S. Ridgeland Ave.Chicago Ridge, IL 60415(708) 636-8747cwcpediatrics.com
Thomas Moore, MDShorewood Pediatrics: Moore, Bierma and Graham M.D.S.C.700 W. JeffersonShorewood, IL 60431(815) 741-2888shorewoodpediatrics.com
Loris Rayner, MDAdvocate Medical Group - Evergreen Plaza 9730 S. Western Ave, Ste. 500Evergreen Park, IL 60805(708) 425-7337advocatehealth.com
Joseph Russell, DODuPage Medical Group in Plainfield 14710 S. Naperville Rd, Unit 110Plainfield IL 60544(815) 676-2580dupagemedicalgroup.com
Anisha Shetty, MDGeorge Skarpathiotis MDSC 7110 W. 127th St.Palos Heights, IL 60463(708) 923-6303drgeorgekids.com
Nicholas Stamat, MDStamat Pediatrics LLC 7550 W. College Dr.Palos Heights, IL 60463(708) 923-6262
David Townsend, MDChild Life Center 19550 Governors Hwy, Ste. 2500Flossmoor, IL 60422(708) 799-7600uchicagokidshospital.com
Nikunj Vaishnav, MDVaishnav Pediatrics 15040 S. Ravinia Ave, Ste. 40Orland Park, IL 60462(708) 460-9500
Keith Williams, MDAdvocate Medical Group - South Holland 100 W. 162nd St.South Holland, IL 60473(708) 730-2200advocatehealth.com
INDIANATae’Ni Chang-Stroman, MD, FAARKids First Pediatrics on 301160 Joliet St. Ste. 103Dyer, IN 46311(219) 322-8534dtmd4kids.com
Reena John, MDDyer Family Practice South 14785 W. 101st Ave.Dyer, IN 46311(219) 864-2235smmhc.com
Gerard Roberts, MDNorth Shore Health Centers - Lake Station Medical Center 2490 Central Ave.Lake Station, IN 46405(219) 763-8112northshorehealth.org
Mervin Stover, MDMunster Medical Services 8242 Calumet Ave.Munster, IN 46321(219) 836-5738
FAMILY PRACTICE
CITYMarina Claudio, MD6326 N. Lincoln Ave.Chicago, IL 60659(773) 463-4100
Charles A. Crotteau, MDAdvocate Family Practice 4600 N. Ravenswood Ave, 2nd FlChicago, IL 60640(773) 561-7500advocatehealth.com
Kathleen T. Rowland, MDAdvocate Family Practice 4600 N. Ravenswood Ave, 2nd Fl.Chicago, IL 60640(773) 561-7500advocatehealth.com
Gina Marie Schueneman, DOAdvocate Family Practice 4600 N. Ravenswood Ave, 2nd Fl.Chicago, IL 60640(773) 561-7500advocatehealth.com
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Lise S. Weisberger, MDAdvocate Family Practice 4600 N. Ravenswood Ave, 2nd Fl.Chicago, IL 60640(773) 561-7500advocatehealth.com
NORTHFrederic M. Ettner, MD800 Austin St, Ste. 308Evanston, IL 60202(847) 733-2229
WESTAmy Buchanan, MDLoyola Center for Health on Roosevelt 1211 W. Roosevelt Rd.Maywood, IL 60153 (708) 531-5200loyolamedicine.org
Lara M. Ellison, DOEdward Medical Group 2007 95th St, Ste.105Naperville, IL 60564(630) 646-6920edward.org
Thomas J. James, MD675 W. North Ave, Ste. 414Melrose Park, IL 60160(708) 681-7900
Paul Kungl, MDLake Street Family Physicians 1010 W. Lake St, Ste. 500Oak Park, IL 60301(708) 524-8600lakestreetfamilyphysicians.com
Deborah C. Manus, MDLake Street Family Physicians 1010 W. Lake St, Ste. 500Oak Park, IL 60301(708) 524-8600lakestreetfamilyphysicians.com
Marian Sassetti, MDLake Street Family Physicians 1010 W. Lake St, Ste. 500Oak Park, IL 60301(708) 524-8600lakestreetfamilyphysicians.com
Paul C. Schattauer, MDThe Green Medical Practice 715 Lake St, Ste 302Oak Park, IL 60301(708) 851-2108thegreenmedicalpractice.com
Robin A. Uchitelle, MDLocke & Uchitelle 7411 Lake St, Ste. 2210River Forest, IL 60305(708) 366-8200
Shawn M. Youngs, MDDuPage Medical Group 1800 N. Main St.Wheaton, IL 60187(630) 665-6200
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SPECiALiSTSADOLESCENT MEDiCiNEKaren S. Bernstein, MD1675 W. Dempster St.Park Ridge, IL 60068(847) 318-9300advocatehealth.com
ASTHMA/ALLERgY
CiTYAaron Thomas Donnell, MDChicago Family Asthma & Allergy, SC 2551 N. Clark St, Ste. 201Chicago, IL 60614(773) 388-2322chicagofamilyasthma.com
Kelly Klingler Newhall, MDChicago Family Asthma & Allergy, SC 2551 N. Clark St, Ste. 201Chicago, IL 60614(773) 388-2322chicagofamilyasthma.com
WESTSakina S. Bajowala, MDDukane Allergy Asthma Associates 2900 Foxfield Rd, Ste.206St. Charles, IL 60174(630) 584-6127dkaaa.org
Mark C. Jacobson, MDAllergy and Asthma Physicians908 N. Elm St, Ste. 205Hinsdale, IL 60521(630) 455-0456stopsneezesandwheezes.com
g. Wendell Richmond, MDAllergy and Asthma Physicians 908 N. Elm St, Ste. 205Hinsdale, IL 60521(630) 455-0456stopsneezesandwheezes.com
greg E. Sharon, MDAsthma and Allergy Center303 E. Army Trail Rd, Ste. 403Bloomingdale, IL 60108(630) 894-7083asthmaallergycenter.com
NORTHYasmeen S. Bilimoria, MD, FACAAiGlen Allergy and Asthma 2550 Compass Rd, Unit KGlenview, IL 60026(847) 832-6000glenallergy.com
Steven R. Boas, MDChildren’s Asthma Respiratory & Exercise Specialists
2401 Ravine Way, Ste. 302Glenview, IL 60025(847) 998-3434wecare4lungs.com
Vivian Hsun-Chien Chou, MDIllinois Allergy and Asthma Specialists2500 Ridge Ave, Ste. 211AEvanston, IL 60201(847) 328-7909ilallergyasthma.com
Paul F. Detjen, MDKenilworth Medical Associates534 Green Bay Rd.Kenilworth, IL 60043(847) 256-5505
Robert Jay Hart, MDAssociated Allergists and Asthma Specialists, Ltd 27790 W II Rout 22, Ste. 28Barrington, IL 60010(847) 382-2050allergists-asthma.com
Amishi Singal Murthy, MDIllinois Allergy and Asthma Specialists2500 Ridge Ave, Ste. 211AEvanston, IL 60201(847) 328-7909ilallergyasthma.com
Rachel E. Story, MDPulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine 2650 Ridge Ave.Evanston, IL 60201(847) 570-2431
CARDiOLOgY Alexander J. Javois, MDThe Heart Institute for Children 4440 W. 95th St.Oak Lawn, IL 60453(708) 684-5580thic.com
guy Robert Randolph, MDThomas J. Weigel, MD SC 2350 N. Lincoln Ave.Chicago, IL 60614(773) 871-5800childrensmemorial.org
David g. Thoele, MDAdvocate Medical Group 1675 Dempster St, Ste. 2Park Ridge, IL 60068(847) 723-6465advocatehealth.com
CHiROPRACTiC NEUROLOgYJeremy Fritz, DC, DCN1101 S. Milwaukee Ave., Ste. 105Vernon Hills, IL. 60061(847) 894-4723brainbalancecenters.com
CHiROPRACTiC PHYSiCiANSean Manning, DC715 Lake St., Ste. 400Oak Park, IL 60301(708) 848-4940welladjustedworld.com
DENTiSTRY
CiTYMarvin H. Berman, DDSDentistry For Kids, Ltd 4801 W. Peterson Ave, Ste. 410Chicago, IL 60646(773) 545-0007dentistry4kids.net
Kristin M. Elliot, DDSGrowing Smiles 3701 N. SouthportChicago, IL 60613(773) 472-4769growingsmileschicago.com
Cissy Kanna Furusho, DDSDentistry For Kids, Ltd 4801 W. Peterson Ave, Ste. 410Chicago, IL 60646(773) 545-0007dentistry4kids.net
Mary J Hayes, DDSPediatric Dental Health Associates 737 N. Michigan Ave, Ste. 1330Chicago, IL 60611(312) 266-8198chicagokidsdds.com
Kirk B. Kollmann, DMDDentistry For Kids, Ltd 4801 W. Peterson Ave, Ste. 410Chicago, IL 60646(773) 545-0007dentistry4kids.net
Christopher J. Morin, DDS811 W. Wellington Ave.Chicago, IL 60657(773) 871-4964bigsmileschicago.com
Joanne R. Oppenheim, DDSPediatric Dental Health Associates 737 N. Michigan Ave, Ste. 1330Chicago, IL 60611(312) 266-8198chicagokidsdds.com
Mary E. Tierney, DDS MSCity Kids Dental 4700 N. Western Ave, Ste. 1AChicago, IL 60625(773) 293-2700citykidsdental.com
Reena P. Shah, DDSDentistry Division of Children’s Memorial Hospital 467 W. Deming Place, Ste. 900Chicago, IL 60614(773) 327-3103childrensmemorial.org
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Irene R. Skirius, DDS1725 W. Harrison St, Ste. 717Chicago, IL 60612(312) 829-4208
WESTJennifer M. Campbell, DDSMcElroy Pediatric Dentistry, Ltd 231 S. Gary Ave, Ste. 105Bloomingdale, IL 60108(630) 351-4440mcelroydds.com
Harjinder Singh Khaira, DMDLake Street Dental 490 W. Lake St, Ste. 107Roselle, IL 60172(630) 894-8008lakestreetdental.com
William J. McElroy, DDSMcElroy Pediatric Dentistry, Ltd 231 S. Gary Ave, Ste. 105Bloomingdale, IL 60108(630) 351-4440mcelroydds.com
NORTHGary G. Alberts, DDS821 Sunset Ridge Rd.Northbrook, IL 60062(847) 272-7874garyalbertsdds.com
Mark Lloyd Cannon, DDS MSAssociated Dental Specialists of Long Grove4160 Rfd Ste. 308Long Grove, IL 60047(847) 634-6166specialdental.com
Terrance E. Fippinger, DDSNorth Shore Dentistry for Children 1560 Sherman Ave, Ste. 610Evanston, 60201(847) 869-5417nsdckidsdental.com
Jason S. Glick, DDSNorth Shore Dentistry for Children 1560 Sherman Ave, Ste. 610Evanston, IL 60201(847) 869-5417nsdckidsdental.com
Scott D. Goldman, DDSFirst Smiles 278 Memorial Dr, Ste. BCrystal Lake, IL 60014(815) 455-3110firstsmilesdental.com
Joseph T. Gordon, DDSLake Forest Pediatric Dentistry514 N. Western Ave, Ste. DLake Forest, IL 60045(847) 482-1900
Andrea R. Lederman, DDS4905 Old Orchard Ctr., Ste. 320
Skokie, IL 60077(847) 676-3386
Dennis A. Lind, DDS1501 W. Dundee Rd, Ste. 100Buffalo Grove, IL 60089(847) 394-4333buffalogrovesmiles.com
Alexander Quezada, DDSColonial Dental Group, Ltd 1775 Glenview Rd, Ste. 107Glenview, IL 60025(847) 729-2233colonialdentalgroup.com
Maria L. Simon, DDSNorth Shore Dentistry for Children 1560 Sherman Ave, Ste. 610Evanston, IL 60201(847) 869-5417nsdckidsdental.com
Joseph Andrew Tylka, DDSAssociated Dental Specialists of Long Grove4160 Rfd Ste. 308Long Grove, IL 60047(847) 634-6166specialdental.com
A. Melissa Vargas, DMDCity Kids Dental North Shore 585 Lincoln Ave, Ste. 2Winnetka, IL 60093(847) 446-0950citykidsnorthshore.com
NORTHWESTDenise E. Fisher, DDSKids Plus Pediatric Dentistry990 Grand Canyon Pkwy, Ste. 120Hoffman Estates, IL 60169(847) 882-2555kidspluspediatricdentistry.com
John Patrick Kenney, DDSJohn P. Kenney, DDS Pediatric Dentistry 101 S. Washington Ave.Park Ridge, IL 60068(847) 698-2088care4kidsteeth.com
Denise McAllister, DDSWee Care Pediatric Dentistry 444 N. Northwest Hwy, Ste. 245Park Ridge, IL 60068(847) 518-9025
Steven P. Theodosis, DDSArlington Grove Dental Associates 3233 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Ste. 308Arlington Heights, IL 60004(847) 253-5800
Victoria A. Ursitti, DMDAll About Kids Dentistry 1845 East Rand Rd, Ste. 203Arlington Heights, IL 60004(847) 870-0475allaboutkidsdentistry.com
SOUTHGenerand Carandang Algenio, DDSPediatric Dental Specialty Associates, Ltd. 19815 Governors Hwy, Ste. 4Flossmore, IL 60422(708) 799-5437
Carmella M. Barrett Perry, DDSEvery Tooth Counts Pediatric Dental Center2711 Flossmore Rd.Flossmore, IL 60422(708) 799-9755everytoothcounts.com
Paramvir Singh, DDSValley View Dental 441 N. Weber Rd.Romeoville, IL 60446(815) 372-0100vvdental.com
Fredric S. Tatel, DDSFredric S. Tatel, DDS & Associates, Ltd. 16345 S. HarlemTinley Park, IL 60477(708) 633-8700kidsdds.net
INDIANAKurt M. Halum, DMDDentistry for Children 2303 45th St.Highland, IN 46322(219) 924-5437happychompers.com
DENTISTRy/ORTHODONTICSJohn G. Crawford, DDS MSPediatric and Orthodontic Dental Health Care Specialists 505 N. Ridgeland Ave.Oak Park, IL 60302(708) 524-9788mykidsdentist.com
Russell S. Pollina, DDS18 E. Dundee Rd, Bldg. 5, Ste. 100Barrington, IL 60010(847) 382-1720grins4kids.com
Michael G. Weinberg, DMDPrairie Orthodontics 6121 Washington St, Ste. 204Gurnee, IL 60031(847) 249-8800prairieortho.com
ENDOCRINOLOGy/DIABETESAnita Swamy, MDChicago Children’s Diabetes Center 6501 S. Promontory Dr.Chicago, IL 60649(773) 363-6700larabida.org
DERMATOLOGySarah L. Chamlin, MDChildren’s Memorial Hospital2300 Children’s Plz, Ste. 107Chicago, IL 60614(773) 327-3446childrensmemorial.org
Annette M. Wagner, MDChildren’s Memorial Hospital 2300 Children’s Plz, Ste. 107Chicago, IL 60614(773) 327-3446childrensmemorial.org
GENERAL PEDIATRIC SURGERyMarleta Reynolds, MD2300 Children’s Plz.Chicago, IL 60614(773) 880-4292childrensmemorial.org
MENTAL THERAPy Eric Scott Tivers, LCSW, MSSW26575 W. Commerce Dr, Ste. 506Volo, IL 60073(224) 636-3742erictivers.com
NEONATOLOGyUrmila Chaudhry, MD1653 W. Congress Pkw.Chicago, IL 60612(312) 942-6640
Jean M. Silvestri, MD1653 W. Congress Pkw.Chicago, IL 60612(312) 942-5068
Robin Steinhorn, MDChildren’s Memorial Hospital2300 Children’s PlazaChicago, IL60614(800) KIDS-DOCchildrensmemorial.org
NEPHROLOGyRekha Agrawal, MDLoyola University Medical Center 2160 S. 1st Ave.Maywood, IL 60153(708) 327-9149loyolamedicine.org
Christopher W. Clardy, MDThe University of Chicago Medical Center5841 S. Maryland Ave, Ste. MC4063Chicago, IL 60637(773) 702-6412uchicagokidshospital.org
NEUROSURGERyRobin M. Bowman, MDChildren’s Memorial Hospital 2300 Children’s Plz, Box 28Chicago, IL 60614
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Tadanori Tomita, MDChildren’s Memorial Hospital 2300 Children’s Plz, Box 28Chicago, IL 60614(773) 880-4000childrensmemorial.org
OncOlOgy/Brain TuMOrStewart goldman, MD2300 Children’s Plz.Chicago, IL 60614(773) 880-4000childrensmemorial.org
OphThalMOlOgyhawke h. yoon, MD2300 Children’s Plz., Box 70Chicago, IL 60614(773) 880-4346childrensmemorial.org
James F. McDonnell, MD1S260 Summit Ave.Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181(708) 216-3833lumen.luc.edu
OpTOMeTryStephanie lyons, ODLyons Family Eye Care3250 N. Lincoln Ave.Chicago, IL 60657(773) 935-2020lyonsfamilyeyecare.com
OrThOpaeDicSluciano Dias, MDRehabilitation Institute of Chicago345 E. Superior St.Chicago, IL 60611(312) 238-2231
Mark e. Moran, MDParkview Orthopaedic Group 7600 W. College Dr.Palos Heights, IL 60463(708) 361-0600parkviewortho.com
OTOlaryngOlOgyandrew J. hotaling, MDLoyola Center for Health at Wheaton 140 E. Loop Rd.Wheaton, IL 60189(630) 665-5995loyolamedicine.org
Sarah F. McDonald, MDLoyola University Health System 2160 S. First Ave. Maywood, IL 60153(708) 216-1676stritch.luc.edu
peDiaTric carDiOvaScular SurgeryMichel n. ilbawi, MD4440 W. 95th St.Oak Lawn, IL 60453(708) 684-3029
peDiaTric criTical careJason M. Kane, MD, MS1653 W. Congress Pkw.Chicago, IL 60612(312) 942-6194
peDiaTric gaSTrOenTerOlOgyMark Fishbein, MD2300 Children’s Plz., Box 65Chicago, IL 60614(773) 880-4354childrensmemorial.org
peDiaTric neurOlOgynishant S. Shakh, MD1675 Dempster St.Park Ridge, IL 60068(847) 318-9330advocatehealth.com
peDiaTric SurgeryDonald liu, MD, phDUniversity of Chicago Medical Center 5839 S. Maryland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637(773) 702-6175uchicagokidshospital.com
pSychiaTryThomas l. DiMatteo, MDWellspring Clinical Associates Inc.5950 Lincoln Ave, Ste. WLisle, IL 60532(630) 541-8930wellspringclinicalassociatesinc.health.officelive.com
rekha Menon, MDCentral DuPage Physicians Group 25 N. Winfield Rd.Winfield, IL 60190(630) 933-6631cdh.org
phySical MeDicine anD rehaBiliTaTiOn Deborah J. gaebler-Spira, MD345 E. Superior, Ste. 1130Chicago, IL 60611(312) 238-1149ric.org
Mary Keen, MD26w171 Roosevelt Rd.Wheaton, IL 60187(630) 909-7000marianjoy.org
phySical TherapyJustin Silver, MpT aTcProformance Physical Therapy 5240 Dempster St.Skokie, IL 60077(847) 581-6300proformtherapy.com
pSychOlOgyKathryn Benton, phDCentral DuPage Physicians Group 25 N. Winfield Rd.Winfield, IL 60190(630) 933-2489cdh.org
Karen vroman, lcSWChild and Family Psychotherapy 1525 East 53rd St, Ste. 1009Chicago, IL 60615(773) 490-2531
pulMOnOlOgy gabriel aljadeff, MD1675 W. Dempster St.Park Ridge, IL 60068(847) 318-9330advocatehealth.com
rheuMaTOlOgy Marisa S. Klein-gitelman, MD2300 Children’s Plz, Box 50Chicago, IL 60614(773) 880-4360childrensmemorial.org
Speech TherapyStephanie r. hirsh, Ma ccc-SlpCenter for Communication & Fluency Therapy 952 Ridgewood Dr.Highland Park, IL 60035(847) 525-6083fluencytherapy.com
Donna Wagner, Ma ccc-SlpNorthwestern Lake Forest Hospital 660 N. Westmoreland Rd, Lower Level 70Lake Forest, IL 60045(847) 535-6866lfh.org
urOlOgyearl y. cheng, MDChildren’s Memorial Hospital 2300 Children’s Plz.Chicago, IL 60614(773) 880-4428childrensmemorial.org
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