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Some of the best doctors in the state, helping the littlest patients.
Were proud of the 32 pediatricians and pediatric specialists afliated with Advocate Health Care who were named Top Kids Docs by Chicago Parent Magazine. Theyve earned this honor for their focus on understanding and caring for our littlest patients. Its all a reection of our commitment to your family.
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OUR OFFICE IS BRAND NEW

But our practice, For Growing Minds, ages newborn through young adult is almost three decades old!
FGM Pediatrics, an award winning physician group, was rst established by Dr. Dipankar Mukhopadhyay more than 25 years ago and rooted in the western suburbs of Chicago. Our physicians are afliated with many neighboring hospitals, including MacNeal Hospital, Adventist LaGrange and Hinsdale Hospitals, as well as Loyola Hospital. We are also members of the Childrens Community Physicians Association of Childrens Memorial Hospital. Several of our doctors have been distinguished in Chicago Magazines Top Doctors issues, as well as, listings in the Castle Connolly directory of peer recognized excellence.
Marc Alan Freed

D.O., F.A.A.P.
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Pabbisetty Ramana
A quality of care and attention to detail are unique qualities of our practice. M.D., F.A.A.P.
We are pleased to be caring for the children of parents, who themselves, were once our patients.
FGMPediatrics
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8711 W. Cermak Avenue North Riverside, IL 60546 (708) 442-7979 Fax (708) 442-8574 fgmpeds.com
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The hope of
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ach year Chicago area childrens 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 primary 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) 3855448 or email sklaas@shrinenet.org.
Natural History of Osteogenesis Imperfecta

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) is a congenital disease that causes extremely weak bones. This longitudinal study involves collecting and analyzing 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. centers 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 studies. Contact Angela Caudill, (773) 622-5400 ext. 5271 or email acaudill@shrinenet.org.
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COMER CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
Nationwide Childrens Study

Dr. Daniel Johnson is part of a nationwide team of researchers trying to see how the environment affects growing children. The National Childrens Study will take soil, air and water samples from homes and neighborhoods 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 pregnant or plan to become pregnant soon. Call (866) 315-7124 or visit the National Childrens Study online at nationalchildrensstudy.gov.
Sleep Disorders Treating in Children Neuroblastoma

Dr. Leila Kheirandish-Gozal is investigating how poor sleep in children can affect the cardiovascular 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 childs 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. Dr. 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 Childrens 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 treatment. For any child with newly diagnosed neuroblastoma, or who has relapsed after treatment, and is interested in the trials, call (773) 702-6808.
RUSH CHILDRENS HOSPITAL
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, adolescent 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 experiencing 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 clinical_trials@rush.edu.
Pediatric Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

In this study, Dr. James Moy and researchers will evaluate the effects of an investigational nasal spray in children with yearround 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 allergy_asthma@ rush.edu.
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CHILDRENS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Food Allergy Study

Thirty 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 childs environmental exposures, diet, lifestyle and specific allergies. A clinical evaluation will be conducted to measure the childs height, weight, blood pressure and lung function. A small blood sample will be taken and allergy skin tests administered. Each participant will receive a $25 gift card to Target, free parking and additional gift card(s) to cover travel expenses. Contact the Childrens Memorial Food Allergy Study team, (888) 573-1833 or email allergystudy@ childrensmemorial.org.
RONALD MCDONALD CHILDRENS HOSPITAL AT LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Treatment of intermediaterisk neuroblastoma with surgery and chemotherapy

The purpose of this study, led by Dr. Richarchito Manera, is to reduce therapy for people with intermediate-risk neuroblastoma. Participants will be placed into groups and will be assigned to receive a minimum of two, four or eight cycles of chemotherapy, 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 chemotherapy about every 21 days. After the initial two months of treatment, each child will be further classified for the remainder of the treatment. How to participate: Specific criteria available from the Loyola Clinical Trials Office, (708) 216-2026.
OFFERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY

E 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. Marian Sassetti, MD, Paul Kungl, MD and Deborah Manus, MD 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
Lake Street Family Physicians 1010 Lake St., Suite 500 Oak Park, IL 60301 Phone: 708-524-8600 Fax: 708-524-8147
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Doc vs. doc

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ts the battle of the doctors: Pediatricians vs. family care physicians. And at the moment, the peds are crushing the family docs. Nearly three-quarters of all children see a pediatrician when theyre 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. Its a difficult choice to make, so well cut straight to the facts. Dr. Scott Goldstein, clinical instructor at Northwestern University and pediatrician with Northwestern Childrens 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.
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Which is right for your family?

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Do you really need
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LELA DAVIDSON
life insurance?
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ometimes it stinks to be the grownup. Case in point: life insurance. If theres anything worse than thinking about your own death, its doing math problems about it. Bring up the topic of life insurance with a young parent and youre promptly dismissed with one of two responsesblind 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 doesnt come down to numbers alone, but understanding the value of income and assets goes a long way toward making the right choice.
Imagine a future without you

The idea behind life insurance is that when others depend on your earning capacity, you want to enable them to continue their standard of living when you die. Add up all your familys expenses, and dont 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 family Consider 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 invaluableeven if you have to pay for the advice. (Know that if youre 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 consider

It 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 shortterm 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 complicated. If a policy allows you to believe that everything will be just fine when youre gone and the expense of the premiums doesnt adversely affect your lifestyle, the answer is easy. On the other hand, some cant afford the peace of mind bought by life insurance, and many dont 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).
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RITA COLORITO
In denial
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hen a child becomes ill or gets diagnosed with a lifethreatening disease, the last thing parents want to deal with is denied insurance claims. Whats most frustrating is that they have to worry about money when they are dealing with a serious illness. It just makes
How to deal with denied insurance claims

them feel like they cant do everything for their child, says Erin Schwass, a licensed social worker in the pediatric oncology department of Comer Childrens Hospital in Chicago. Dont despair, say Schwass and other patient advocates. In many cases, insurance claim denials can be successfully appealed and overturned. In states studied, 39 to 59 percent of denied claims were overturned, according to a March 2011 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office. But there are some dos and donts when it comes to fighting for the care your child needs.
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Why claims get denied

Before 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, according 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. Thats why its really important to look at the reason for the denial. Its not always something that requires an appeal. Sometimes its just a matter of reprocessing the claim, says Erin Moaratty, chief of external communications for the Patient Advocate Foundation, a Newport News, Va.-based nonprofit that provides access-tocare 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 appealread your health insurance contract 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.
Appeal resources
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) 8142427 or the Ofce of Consumer Health toll-free at (877) 527-9431. If you le an appeal and are not satised with the response you receive from your insurance carrier, you may le a formal complaint with the Illinois Department of Insurance, either online, by fax at (217) 5582083 or by mail at: The Ofce of Consumer Health Insurance Illinois Department of Insurance 320 W. Washington St. Springeld, 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.
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 time
Dont 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 dont want an opportunity where you couldve overturned it but didnt file in time, warns Moaratty. To avoid wasting time and to limit frustration, 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 dont have to go through some random person on the phone, she says.
Your rights in Illinois

The federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires all individual and group health plans, including self-insured 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, independent review of denied health insurance claims. For cases that require immediate insurance approval, such as a child facing
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 Childrens Diabetes Center at La Rabida Childrens Hospital, and her team often intervene. We have to write a letter describing the medical necessity and the risk the patient is at if they have to do without, she says.
Ask for help

Dont go it alone if you dont 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 Comers. Parents dont have to be alone in dealing with this, she says. Nobody expects them to know every resource, thats why theres social workers and case managers and people who can help.
Put everything in writing

Always 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 whats going to win the appeal, says Moaratty. Whenever you can, include letters from your attending physician, with evidence
In states studied, between 39 to 59 percent of denied claims were overturned.
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Where kids come rst

octors, hospitals and the entire healthcare system are finally recognizing that children arent 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 theyre not feeling well. Thankfully, the Chicago area has all of the above: pediatric specialists, childrens 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.
Chicago area hospitals treat kids like the special people they are
Shriners Hospital for Children
Shriners Hospital for Children

2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago (773) 622-5400 In-patient rooms 60 Specialties Orthopedics, spinal cord rehabilitation, cleft lip and palate
Advocate Hope Childrens Hospital

4440 W. 95th St., Oak Lawn (708) 684-8000
La Rabida Childrens Hospital

6501 S. Promontory Drive, Chicago (773) 363-6700 In-patient rooms 49 Specialties Chronic illnesses and developmental disabilities
Central DuPage Hospital

25 N. Wineld Road, Wineld (630) 933-1600
Childrens Memorial Hospital

2300 Childrens 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
In-patient rooms 70 Specialties Cardiology, hematology/oncology and dozens of other specialties Age range 0-18 Most popular toy Every childs room will have its own Wii by summer
In-patient rooms 47 kids beds Specialties Everything except transplants
Age range 0-18 Most popular toy Basketball court, Wii
Age range 0-18 Most popular toy Gassy Gus, who eats broccoli and baked beans, while the balloon under his shirt grows. Eventually, hell blow. Quirky tradition Singing clowns
Age range Newborn and up Most popular toy Super ball wall, craft cart, interactive light board wall display
Most popular toy A puppet named J.J.
Quirky tradition Wheelchair basketball, pizza and movie night, pet therapy, sports camp, kayaking trip, teen lounge, overnight cycling trip
Quirky tradition Pet therapy and bedside magic shows
Quirky tradition Ice cream socials, pet therapy, holiday festivals
Quirky tradition y Hospital bingo tal
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DANIELLE BRAFF
La Rabida Childrens Hospital
Ronald McDonald Childrens Hospital
Comer Childrens Hospital

at the University of Chicago 5721 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago (888) UCH-0200. CH-0200. In-patient ient rooms 155
Rush Childrens Hospital

1653 W. Congress Parkway, Chicago (312) 942-3034 942 In-pa In-patient rooms 120 beds, expansion of beds planned expans with the completion of new Neonatal ICU Neo
Ronald McDonald Childrens Hospital

at Loyola University Medical Center 2160 S. First Ave., Maywood (877) 216-KIDS In-patient rooms 14 beds in Pediatric ICU, 14 beds in observation unit, 20 beds on general peds floor, 48 beds total on peds floor, 50-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Advocate Lutheran General Childrens Hospital

1675 Dempster St., Park Ridge (847) 723-KIDS In-patient rooms 128, with a 15-bed PICU that offers accommodations for parents, 54 beds in the Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; all rooms are private and divided into separate pediatric and adolescent/young adult units Specialties Neurosurgery, fetal medicine and fetal cardiology, genetics, oncology, Midwest Childrens Brain Tumor Center, pediatric palliative care
Specialties Pediatric cancers, neonatal intensive care, neurosurgery and neurology, pediatric diabetes and endocrinology and childrens emergencies and traumas Age range Infants to teenagers Most popular toy Remoc, a childsized monster in the Comer lobby. He has a thermometer in his mouth that lights up and changes colors, and he sometimes talks back to kids who wander too close.
Specialties Pediatric cardiology, pediatric neurology, craniofacial surgery, neonatology and primary care pediatrics
Specialities Hematology/oncology, cardiovascular, trauma, critical care and burns, neonatology and neurology
Age range Unborn babies-21 Most popular toy Wii
Age range 0-21 M Most popular toy Laptops, DVD player and board games, espepla cially cial Candyland
Age range 0-17 Most popular toy Mobiles for infants and Wii games for older patients
Quirky tradition Every New Years 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.
Quirky tradition A birthday party for the hospitals 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.
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.
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?
hat parent doesnt want to see into their childs future? What if you could swab your childs 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 children take over-the-counter predictive genetic tests in the belief that theyd be better off knowing their childs risk for illnesses such as heart disease, cancer and high blood pressure. But the studys authors,
the American Academy of Pediatrics and a Loyola bioethicist advise parents to steer clear of testing their childrens 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. Its not surprising that parents want to know information 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 s community and the he pediatric community y say if theres es not a direct ct benefit for r the child now or in the very near future, ry they dont recommend t testing on children until n they reach the age of ch consent themselves. Wasson says famin lies can get better information ion by looking ng at their family tree.
Kids
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Chicago parents have a lot to say about their childrens doctors.

My daughter has suffered with asthma for many years. Doctor Jacobson took the time to really listen to her. He came up with a treatment plan that has really changed her life and has greatly reduced the stress on our family. J. Frankel
For a complete listing of nominees along with reader comments, visit www.chicagoparent.com/kidsdocs
Dr. Freed takes the time to get to know his patients and cares about treating them, so that they will have good health their whole lives. D. Surian
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Eye spy
Look out for these vision dangers
Aerosol spray cans

Children 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 common, was the most common followed by personal hygiene products such as hairspray, then cleaning products and bug sprays. injuries were Pepper spray in but very rare, bu in every the incident th victim was More a child. Mo than 70 percent of the cases occurred curre in the home. with As w all chemicals, keep aerosol sprays spray locked up or out of reach, say the researchers. researche
Sports
More 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 children, 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 protection. Many childrens sports leagues dont require protective eyewear, so its up to parents. Rita Colorito
Bottle rockets
Theyre fun to launch, but bottle rockets can cause serious and pererious manent eye injury, warns a new study by Vanderbilt erbilt University Medical Center. If children, adolescents and parents ts choose to launch bottle ottle rockets, it is important tant for parents not only to y supervise children and adolescents in the vicinity of bottle rockets but s also to ensure that protective eyewear is being used, say the researchers.
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Allergies Allergies
or asthma or asthma
Which is it? Which is it?
ome 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 arent 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 generation 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 Parents Guide. The symptoms range from annoying to life threatening, and they can seriously compromise your childs 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 symptomsrunny nose, shortness of breath, trouble sleepingbut the kinds of things that may trigger them. Rita Colorito
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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 respiratory 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 ght. B. School difculties 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.
1. C. This is a classic allergic salutea specic 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 sensitivities and your child should be tested. teste 3. C. Your child has allerYo gies. Congestion may be a Co symptom of many childhood sympto conditions, but the dark circles conditi are a tip-off. We call them ti allergic shiners, caused by allergi chronic nasal congestionnot a schoolyard brawlwhich schoo constricts the blood ow in the constric sinus area, and some of it ends a up in the skin around the eyes. th 4. B. Allergic to house dust A mites. How can we be so sure? Because your child is B encountering ragweed pollen encoun for the rst time at the age of 2 months, and thus, has not mont been be sensitized to it. The current problems are due c to the household dust that he or she has been breathing for the past two months, unless theres a dog or cat in the house, in which case it might be the pet.
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A new hospital for Chicago

bout this time next year, the doors at Childrens Memorial Hospital will close for a final time and the doors to the new Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens 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 communications at Childrens Memorial, recruit some of the countrys top pediatric specialists to care for kids and push ongoing research efforts even further. Its already starting to show benefits. For example, he says, the hospital has recruited the top cardiologist from Boston Childrens Hospitals to be the director of the new cardiac care unit. Not only does the new 1.8-acre location put Lurie Childrens Hospital near the Feinberg School of Medicine, it attaches to the Prentice Womens Hospital at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, expediting 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 childrens 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 ... weve 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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Doc: Kids with cancer go to front of the list
hat started as sporadic headaches in November lead to the longest day of Anima vanPietersoms life in February. Thats when doctors cut a tumor from her horse-loving, happygo-lucky 8-year-old daughters brain. Within a week of the 12hour surgery, doctors at the Wisconsin hospital near the familys home began outlining 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
Central DuPage Hospital uses proton therapy to treat cancer patients. houses the only proton center in the Midwest. Were 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 tremendous 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 hormone function, memory, vision and learning, all factors in a childs long-term quality of life, he says. With proton therapy, studies have shown fewer longterm 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 isnt 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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Build your familys rst aid kit

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, its not always as simple. Many injuries can be treated effectively at homesmall cuts, bee stings or sunburn. In more serious emergencies, however, appropriate first aid needs to be administered before medical help can arrive. Dont get caught off guard. Follow these guidelines to create a well-stocked first aid kit for your family. Start 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 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 aredness Quick Reference Guide. Make it accessible. Store your first aid kit in a safe place out of reach for very young ry children, but where elderly rly caregivers, babysitters or older r children can access it easily. Be sily. sure the latch or lid is easy to sy remove by an adult or older der child. Create a portable version. 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
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Do you complain when youre 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 U Hospital in Hospit Croatia. Croati Since, S during childhood, parents serve as parent a model that chilmod dren imitate, it is i possible children possib use social and so communicative comm tools that they have observed in their parents to manage their own distress in a similar context, the t researchers said. s
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Early delays in Easter Seals sights

Effort empowers parents to be advocates
he baby comparison game 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 dont get the therapy and services they need as soon as they can. Thats 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 theyre the best experts of their children and in their
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childrens 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. Its so important to seek help, the earlier the better, she says. In many cases, kids are eligible for the states early intervention program. If you have concerns about your childs development, Easter Seals therapists recommend taking the following steps: Do your homework. Print out
the developmental checklist at makethefirstfivecount.org and check whether your child has met the milestones. Write down specific examples to share with your pediatrician, such as my child doesnt look at me when we play or my child hasnt learned a new word in more than two months. Request routine developmental screenings. Parents need to ask for a routine developmental screening at every well-baby visit. Doctors can perform more detailed screenings depending on specific concerns. Follow-Up. If the screenings show your child may be at risk for a delay, ask your pediatrician to refer you for further evaluation. If the screening does not indicate a delay, but you are still concerned, schedule a follow-up appointment sooner than your regularly scheduled followup appointment or ask your pediatrician if a more in-depth evaluation is warranted.
Dr. Marina Claudio is a board-certified Family Physician at MJ Medical Group, a fullservice family practice, providing high quality outpatient health care. Affiliated with Swedish Covenant Hospital, Dr. Claudio is a graduate of University of Illinois College of Medicine, having completed her residency at the UIC-Illinois Masonic Family Practice Residency Program. She strongly believes in educating patients and families so that they can make informed decisions about their healthcare. Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Claudio has used her experience in the Latino community to develop a practice style that is also culturally-sensitive. Most major insurance plans are accepted at MJ Medical Group including Medicaid.
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PEDIATRICIANS CITY
Billie Adams, MD
2011 E. 75th St. Chicago, IL 60649 (773) 288-4824
Centro de Salud Esperanza 2001 S.California Ave., Ste. 100 Chicago, IL 60608 (773) 584-6200 esperanzachicago.org North Shore Pediatric Associates SC 6374 N. Lincoln Ave, Ste. 203 Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 509-0023 Childrens Memorial Hospital 2300 Childrens Plaza Chicago, IL 60614 (800) KIDS-DOC childrensmemorial.org
Alejandro Clavier, MD, MPH
Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 929-4343
Marvin Cooper, MD
Maria Alcocer, MD
Friend Family Health Center 5635 S. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60629 (773) 585-3900 friendfhc.org
The Northwestern Childrens Practice 680 N. Lake Shore Drive, Ste 123 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 642-5515 sweetbabies.com Town & Country Pediatrics 6374 N. Lincoln Ave, Ste. 204 Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 478-1067 townandcountrypeds.com Town & Country Pediatrics - Halsted 1460 N. Halsted St, Ste. 402 Chicago, IL 60642 (312) 279-8900 townandcountrypeds.com
Daphne Hirsh, MD, FAAP
1460 N. Halsted St, Ste. 402 Chicago, IL 60642 (312) 279-8900 townandcountrypeds.com
Shashi Kumar, MD
North Shore Pediatric Associates SC 6374 N. Lincoln Ave, Ste. 203 Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 509- 0023
Diane Holmes, MD
Peter Lechman, MD
Northwestern Memorial Physician Group - Lincoln Park 1460 N. Halsted St, Ste. 502 Chicago, IL 60642 (312) 926-3627 nmpg.com
Megan Curran, MD
Donald Brown, MD
Streeterville Pediatrics 233 E. Erie St, Ste. 304 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 280-1480 streetervillepediatrics.com
Jenny (Youn) Hong, MD
Anita Chandra-Puri, MD
Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group - Lincoln Park 1460 N. Halsted St, Ste. 502 Chicago, IL 60642 (312) 926-7337 nmpg.com
Childrens Healthcare Associates 2835 N. Sheffield Ave, Ste. 501 Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 348-8300 chhealth.net The Northwestern Childrens Practice 680 N. Lake Shore Dr, Ste. 123 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 642-5515 sweetbabies.com
Christopher Donohoe, MD
Gina Lowell, MD
Rush Pediatric Primary Care Center 1645 W. Jackson Blvd, Ste. 200 Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 942-2232
Annita John, MD
Scott Goldstein, MD, FAAP
Heritage Pediatrics 10237 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60643 (773) 238-1616 Northside Suburban Pediatric Associates 4801 W. Peterson Ave, Ste. 506 Chicago, IL 60646 (773) 777-5437
Kenneth Lyons, MD
Childrens Healthcare Associates 2835 N. Sheffield Ave, Ste. 501 Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 348-8300 chahealth.net
Aleta Elwell, MD
Child and Adolescent Health Associates, LTD 1030 N. Clark St, Ste. 400 Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 943-6964 cahadr.com
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Wanda Karaman, MD
Paul Martin, MD
Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group - Lincoln Park 1460 N. Halsted St, Ste. 502 Chicago, IL 60642 (312) 926-3627 nmpg.com
Armand Gonzalzles, MD, FAAP

Riverpoint Pediatrics 2435 N. Ashland Ave.
Dori Kazdin, MD, PhD

Town & Country Pediatrics
Janis Mendelsohn, MD
Comer Center for Children and Specialty Care 5721 S. Maryland Ave, MC 6082 Chicago, IL 60637 (773) 702-6169 uchicagokidshospital.com
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I SING SE C T ION 381 S. Schmale Rd. Carol Stream, IL 60188 (630) 653-5115 cdh.org 885 Roosevelt Rd, Ste. 202 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 790-1555 cdh.org
Mandeep Singh, MD
Advocate Medical Group Ravenswood Primary Care 1945 W. Wilson Ave., 4th Floor Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 769-4600 advocatehealth.com
Antonio Caceres, MD
New Beginnings Pediatrics 302 Randall Rd, Ste. 106 Geneva, IL 60134 (630) 232-7200 newbeginningspeds.com
Lorene Eckberg, MD
Dreyer Medical Clinic Fox Valley Villages 4100 Healthway Dr. Aurora, IL 60504 (630) 978-6635 dreyermed.com
James Mitchell, MD
Comer Childrens Hospital Center for Advanced Medicine 5758 S. Maryland Ave. Chicago, IL 60637 (773) 702-6169 uchicagokidshospital.com
Kathleen Starr, MD
Streeterville Pediatrics 233 E. Erie St, Ste. 304 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 280-1480 streetervillepediatrics.com
Joy Castrovillari, MD
TLC Medical Group 2455 Dean St., Ste. A St. Charles, IL 60175 (630) 513- 9160 tlcmedicalgroup.us
Marc Freed, DO
FGM Pediatrics, SC 8711 W.Cermak Rd. North Riverside, IL 60456 (708) 795-7005
Cari Tarnowski, DO
Child and Adolescent Health Associates, LTD 1030 N. Clark St, Ste. 400 Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 943-6964 cahadr.com
M.S. Laxmi Narayan, MD

1725 W. Harrison St, Ste. 940 Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 563-2340
Rosa Choi, MD
Pediatrics Unlimited, LLC 6853 North Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-3010 pedsunlimited.com
Judith Froehlich, MD
DuPage Medical Group - Downers Grove 3743 Highland Ave, Ste. 1003 Downers Grove, IL 60515 (630) 964-6049 dupagemedicalgroup.com
Pierre Noisette
8541 S. State Street Chicago, IL 60619 (773) 994-0939
Catherine Webb, MD
Childrens Memorial Hospital 2300 Childrens Plaza Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 975-8784 childrensmemorial.org
Gustavo Oroza-Henners, MD, FAAP

Pilsen Community Pediatrics 1859 S. Blue Island Ave. Chicago, IL 60608 (312) 666-5455
Joseph Christensen, MD
Central DuPage Physician Group Health Track Pediatrics 885 Roosevelt Rd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 790-1555 cdh.org
Gisela Gonzalez-Diaz, MD
Pediatric Medicine 109 Fairfield Way, Ste. 103 Bloomingdale, IL 60108 (630) 894-3250
Daniel Weissbluth, MD
The Northwestern Childrens Practice 680 N. Lake Shore Drive, Ste 123 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 642-5515 sweetbabies.com
Nanah Park, MD
University of Chicago Physicians Group 5841 S. Maryland Ave, Ste. MC6098 Chicago, IL 60637 (773) 702-1000 uchospitals.edu/physicians
Sheilah Cintron, MD
Rainbow Pediatrics, SC 675 W. North Ave, Ste. 203 Melrose Park, IL 60160 (708) 681-7690
Cynthia Gould, MD
Pediagroup Associates, SC 6300 W. Roosevelt Rd. Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 848-8240
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Tahmineh Abbasian, MD
DuPage Medical Group 430 Pennsylvania Ave, Ste. 210 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 469-7700 dupagemedicalgroup.com
David Claus, MD, PhD

Pedios, Ltd. 260 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-8070
Mary Ellen Gruszka, MD

FGM Pediatrics, SC 8711 W.Cermak Rd. North Riverside, IL 60456 (708) 795-7005
Meryl Perlman, MD
Lakeview Pediatrics 1525 W. Belmont Ave, Ste. 103 Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 880-1738 lakeviewpediatrics.net
Jean Corte, MD
LaGrange Pediatrics 4727 Willow Springs Rd, Ste. 3 LaGrange, IL 60525 (708) 588-0088 www.lagrangepeds.com
Jennifer Hall, MD
DuPage Pediatrics, Ltd. 1306 Plainfield Rd. Darien, IL 60561 (630) 810-0900 dupagepediatrics.com
Robert Andersen, MD
Elmhurst Clinic Pediatrics Department 1200 S. York Rd, Ste. 2000 Elmhurst, IL 60126 (630) 941-4710 elmhurstclinic.org
Manuel Rojas, MD
4254 W. 55th St. Chicago, IL 60632 (773) 582-5200
William F. Coyer, MD
DuPage Medical Group Glen Ellyn 7 Blanchard Circle, Ste. 105 Wheaton, IL 60189 (630) 469-7700
Damayanti Hathiwala, MD
3340 Oak Park Ave, Ste. 201 Berwyn, IL 60402 (708) 795-5502
Helaine (Lainie) Ross, MD, PhD

Friend Family Health Center 800 E. 55th St. Chicago, IL 60615 (773) 702-0660 uchicagokidshospital.com
Rebecca Barbato, MD
Loyola Center for Health at North Riverside 1950 S. Harlem Ave. North Riverside, IL 60546 (888) 584-7888 loyolamedicine.org
Heather Haukness, MD
Pedios, Ltd. 260 Chicago Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-8070
Carolyn Danziger, MD
C&C Pediatrics 3070 S. Wolf Rd. Westchester, IL 60154 (708) 562-6502
Joel Schwab, MD
Comer Childrens Hospital at the University of Chicago 5721 S. Maryland Ave. Chicago, IL 60637 (773) 702-3575 uchicagokidshospital.com
David Kaczor, MD
La Grange Pediatrics 4727 Willow Springs Rd. La Grange, IL 60525 (708) 588-0088 lagrangepeds.com
Keith Benziger, MD
Dreyer Medical Clinic - West Aurora 1870 W. Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 859- 6815 dreyermed.com
Robert Davis, DO
DuPage Pediatrics, Ltd 1306 Plainfield Rd. Darien, IL 60561 (630) 810-0900 dupagepediatrics.com
Melanie Lachman, MD
Mary E. Lewis, MD, PC 6428 Joliet Rd, Ste. 201 Countryside, IL 60525 (708) 352-4448 drlewispeds.com
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Nava Segall, MD
4116 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 883-2350
Roy Betti, MD
Central DuPage Physician Group Mona Kea Pediatrics
Thomas Destefani, MD
Central DuPage Physician Group Glen
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Jenny Tan, MD
St. Charles Pediatrics 3755 E. Main St, Ste. 190 St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 348-3100 dupagemedicalgroup.com
Natalie Lambajian-Drummond, MD
Mary E. Lewis, MD, PC Dreyer Medical Clinic West Aurora 1870 W. Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 859-6815 dreyermed.com
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Jason Canel, MD
Glenview Primary Care 1435 Waukegan Rd. Glenview, IL 60025 (847) 832-6500 northshore.org
Nafeesa Moosabhoy, MD
Hinsdale Pediatric Associates 911 N. Elm St, Ste. 215 Hinsdale, IL 60521 (630) 323-0890
Michelle Toma, MD
Loyola Center for Health at Oakbrook Terrace South 17 West 740 22nd St Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 (630) 627-7399 luhs.org
Mary Collins, MD
Pediatric Specialists of the Northwest 5057 Shoreline Rd. Lake Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 381-5005 mypedsdoc.com
David Morris, MD
DuPage Medical Group - Glen Ellyn 430 Pennsylvania Ave, Ste. 210 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 469-7700 dupagemedicalgroup.com
Laura Laskonis, DO
Mary E. Lewis, MD, PC 6428 Joliet Rd, Ste. 201 Countryside, IL 60525 (708) 352-4448 drlewispeds.com
Doris Nietert, MD, FAAP

All About Kids Pediatrics, SC 100 Spalding Dr, Ste. 206 Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 355-6996 aakidspediatrics.com
Julie Tumma, MD
LaGrange Pediatrics 4727 Willow Springs Rd, Ste. 3 LaGrange, IL 60525 (708) 588-0088 lagrangepeds.com
Cathy Divincenzo, MD
Kids First Pediatric Partners 4611 Golf Road, Suite 200 Skokie, IL 60076 (847) 676-5394 kidsfirstpediatrics.com, childrensmemorial.org
Rachel Levin, MD
Ad-Park Pediatric Associates 610 S. Maple St, Ste. 3150 Oak Park, IL 60304 (708) 383-3853
Mary E. Lewis, MD, PC

6428 Joliet Rd, Ste. 201 Countryside, IL 60525 (708) 352-4448 drlewispeds.com
Chad Olsen, MD
Millennium Pediatrics 1012 95th St, Ste. 4 Naperville, IL 60564 (630) 548-1100 millenniumpediatrics.com
Mark Weiss, MD
DuPage Medical Group West Suburban Pediatrics 500 E. 22nd St, Unit D Lombard, IL 60148 (630) 620-6322 dupagemedicalgroup.com
Cheryl Donovan-Hunt, MD
Advocate Medical Group Libertyville 1800 Hollister Dr, Ste. G2 Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 680-8066 advocatehealth.com
Raulie Lo, MD
DuPage Medical Group Rolling Ridge Road 2940 Rolling Ridge Rd. Naperville, IL 60564 (630) 646-5800 dupagemedicalgroup.com
James Pera, MD
Milestone Pediatrics 4043 State Route 59 Naperville, IL 60564 (630) 420-4275
Kirsten Zeitler, MD
Elmhurst Clinic Pediatrics Department 1200 S. York Rd, Ste. 2000 Elmhurst, IL 60126 (630) 941-4710 elmhurstclinic.org
Rachel Elwell, MD
North Suburban Pediatrics 2530 Ridge Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 869-0892 northshore.org
Kevin Lue, MD, FAAP

123 Pediatrics 2380 S. Eola Rd, Ste. 102 Aurora, IL 60503 (630) 978-7337 123pediatrics.com
Marie Philobos, MD, FAAP

Kids Place Pediatrics 8310 Lemont Rd. Darien, IL 60561 (630) 985-5700 drphilobos.com
NORTH
Kudus Akinde, MD
Glencoe Pediatrics 659 Vernon Ave. Glencoe, IL 60022 (847) 242-0700 glencoepediatrics.com
Alison Escalante, MD
Glenbrook Pediatrics 2551 Compass Rd, Ste. 100 Glenview, IL 60026 (847) 729-6445 glenbrookpediatrics.com
Mira Malinowska, MD
MM Kids, SC 675 W. North Ave, Ste. 507 Melrose Park, IL 60160 (708) 681-7685
Michael J. Reicherts, MD
Milestone Pediatrics 4043 State Route 59 Naperville, IL 60564 (630) 420-4275
Diane Fondriest, MD
Lake Shore Pediatrics 1800 Hollister Dr, Ste. 220 Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 362-5707 lakeshorepeds.com
John Beckerman, MD
27790 W. Highway 22, Ste. 7 Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 382-7337 pediatric-care.org
Thida Maw, MD
Thida Maw, MD Pediatrics 2201 Randall Rd. Carpentersville, IL 60110 (847) 428-1179 drmaw4kids.com
Gus A. Rousonelos, MD, FAAP

ABC Pediatrics, LTD 1247 Rickert Dr, Ste. 101 Naperville, IL 60540 (630) 355-0003 abcpediatrics.net
Rebecca Bergman, MD, MPH

Premier Pediatrics 185 N. Milwaukee Ave, Ste. 220 Lincolnshire, IL 60069 (847) 821-9500 premierpeds.com
Roma Franzia, MD
Dr.Roma Franzia Pediatric Practice 542 Lincoln Ave. Winnetka, IL 60093 (847) 441-1000 drromafranzia.com
Catherine McNeill, MD
New Beginnings Pediatrics 302 Randall Rd., Ste. 106 Geneva, IL60134 (630) 232-7200 newbeginningspeds.com
Moazzam Saeed, MD
Advanced Pediatric Care 215 Remington Blvd, Ste. B Bolingbrook, IL 60440 (630) 226-5300 advancedpediatriccare.com
Mary Jo Gawronski, DO
Pediatric Specialists of the Northwest 5057 Shoreline Rd. Lake Barrington, IL60010 (847) 381-5005 mypedsdoc.com
Patricia Brunner, MD
Pediatric Associates of the North Shore 3633 W. Lake Ave, Ste 108 Glenview, IL 60026 (847) 729-6480 pediatricassociates-ns.com
Scott Mercola, MD
River Forest Pediatrics 7420 Central Ave, Ste. 2040 River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 776-7220
Nabil Saleh, MD
1111 Superior St, Ste. 412 Melrose Park, IL 60160 (708) 450-0112
Mary J. Mikhailov, MD
Central DuPage Physician Group - Winfield 25 N. Winfield Rd, Ste. 501 Winfield, IL 60190
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Rhonda Stein, MD
Hinsdale Pediatric Associates 911 N. Elm St, Ste. 215 Hinsdale, IL 60521 (630) 323-0890
Melanie Goodell, MD
Lake Shore Pediatrics - Barrington 27790 West Highway 22, Ste 36 Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 381-2428 lakeshorepeds.com
Walter Campbell, MD, MS

Walter D. Campbell and Associates 2401 Ravine Way, Ste. 101 Glenview, IL 60025 (847) 724-1940
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Patrick Gries, MD
Glenbrook Pediatrics 2551 Compass Rd, Ste. 100 Glenview, IL 60026 (847) 729-6445 glenbrookpediatrics.com System Medical Group Old Orchard 9977 Woods Dr. Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 663-8163 northshore.org
Highland Park, IL 60035 (847) 681-7100 pediatricpartnerssc.com
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I SING SE C T ION 1675 W. Dempster St, First Floor Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 318-9300 advocatehealth.com
Elizabeth Swider, MD
North Shore Medical Group Evanston Pediatrics 909 Davis St, Ste. 200 Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 866-3700 northshore.org
Michelle Groboski, MD
Riley Minster, MD
Lake Shore Pediatrics - Libertyville 1800 Hollister Dr, Ste 220 Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 362-5707 lakeshorepeds.com
Joanna Betancourt, MD, FAAP

Salud Pediatrics, SC 600 S. Randall Rd., Suite 220 Algonquin, IL 60102 (847) 854-9402 spediatrics.com
Michael Terkildsen, MD
Lake Forest Pediatric Associates 900 N. Westmoreland Rd, Ste. 110 Lake Forest, IL 60045 (847) 295-1220 lakeforestpediatrics.com
Deborah Gulson, MD
Lake Shore Pediatrics - Libertyville 1800 Hollister Dr, Ste. 220 Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 362-5707 lakeshorepeds.com
James Olson, MD
Kids Health Partners 9631 Gross Point Rd, Ste. 102 Skokie, IL 60076 (847) 677-7250 kidshealthpartners.com
Christine Briner, MD
Advocate Medical Group Yacktman General Pediatrics 1675 W. Dempster St, First Floor Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 318-9300 advocatehealth.com
Joseph Terrizzi, MD
Northshore Medical Group Evanston Pediatrics 909 Davis St, Ste. 200 Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 866-3700 northshore.org
M. Regina Higgins, MD
Sharon Robinson, MD
Evanston Pediatrics 1000 Central St, Ste. 765 Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 570-1507 northshore.org
Satish Charo, MD
Pediatric Solutions 3233 Arlington Heights Rd, Ste 209 Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (847) 670-4545 pediatricsolutions.net
Brian Hirsch, MD
Town & Country Pediatrics 2601 Compass Rd, Ste. 120 Glenview, IL 60026 (847) 998-8806 townandcountrypeds.com
Michael P. Rosenbaum, MD
NorthShore University Health System 9977 Woods Dr. Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 663-8163 northshore.org
Jason Tjaden, MD
Childrens Medical Group 1301 Pyott Rd, Ste. 106 Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 (847) 658-6065 childrensmedicalhome.com
Michael Fell, DO, FAAP

Children and Teens Medical Center - Algonquin 620 S. Main St. Algonquin, IL 60102 (847) 854-5900 childrenandteens.com
Jonathan Kaufman, MD
Pediatric Associates of Barrington, SC 27790 West Highway 22, Ste. 22 Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 381-6700 pediatric-associates.net
Asha Varghese, MD
Associated Pediatric Partners, SC 1310 Shermer Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 498-3434 associatedpediatricpartners.com
Sheri Ross, MD
Lakeshore Pediatrics - Libertyville 1800 Hollister Dr, Ste 220 Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 362-5707 lakeshorepeds.com
Timothy Geleske, MD
North Arlington Pediatrics 1430 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (847) 253-3600 northarlingtonpediatrics.net
Lori Walsh, MD
Kirsten Kershaw, MD
Pediatric Specialists of the Northwest 820 E. Terra Cotta Ave, Ste. 226 Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (815) 455-2100 mypedsdoc.com
Mark Rothschild, MD, FAAP

Grove Pediatrics 135 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Ste. 152 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 465-9600
George Goodlow, MD
George W. Goodlow, MD Pediatrics 3295 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Ste. 107 Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (847) 797-0587 goodlowpediatrics.com
Thea Yosowitz, MD
North Shore University Health System Medical Group in Glenview 1435 Waukegan Rd. Glenview, IL 60025 (847) 832-6500 northshore.org
Joshua Levin, MD
Elm Street Pediatrics 716 Elm St. Winnetka, IL 60093 (847) 501-4040 elmstreetpediatrics.org
William Rutenberg, MD, FAAP

Grove Pediatrics 135 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Ste. 152 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 465-9600
Albert Hasson, MD
Northwest Pediatrics, SC 19 E. Schaumburg Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60194 (847) 895-9800
Elias Masri, MD
North Shore Medical Group Vernon Hills 830 West End Court, Ste. 500 Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (847) 522-8900 northshore.org
David Saltzman, MD
Lake Shore Pediatrics - Barrington 27790 W. Highway 22, Ste. 36 Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 381-2428 lakeshorepeds.com
Lakeshore Pediatrics Barrington

27790 West Highway 22, Ste. 36 Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 381-2428 lakeshorepeds.com
Maria Hrycelak, MD
Park Ridge Pediatrics 101 S. Washington Ave, Ste. 122 Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 692-6628
NORTHWEST
Stephanie Baker, MD
Pediatric Solutions 3233 Arlington Heights Rd, Ste 209 Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (847) 670-4545 pediatricsolutions.net
Elizabeth Michaels, DO
Lake Shore Pediatrics - Lake Forest 900 N. Westmoreland Rd, Ste 106 Lake Forest, IL 60045 (847) 615-0700 lakeshorepeds.com
Susan Sheinkop, MD
Lake Shore Pediatrics - Libertyville 1800 Hollister Dr, Ste 220 Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 362-5707 lakeshorepeds.com
Christopher Jamerson, MD
Advocate Medical Group Yacktman General Pediatrics 1675 Dempster St, First Floor Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 318-9300 advocatehealth.com
Robert Minkus, MD
North Shore University Health
Susan Sirota, MD
Pediatric Partners, SC 767 Park Avenue West, Suite 230
Frank Belmonte, DO, MPH

Advocate Medical Group Yacktman General Pediatrics
Erik Johnson, MD
The Medical Care Group of Hoffman Estates
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SP E CIA L A DVERTISI N G SEC TI ON 1786 Moon Lake Blvd, Ste. 216 Hoffman Estates, IL 60194 (847) 884-7550 medcaregroup.com
(708) 403-8500
Lalaine Vitug-Pacis, MD, FAAP

Pediatric Associates of Arlington Heights, SC 880 West Central Rd., Ste. 4200 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (847) 259-5070 pediatricassociatesah.com
Keith Williams, MD
Advocate Medical Group South Holland 100 W. 162nd St. South Holland, IL 60473 (708) 730-2200 advocatehealth.com
Jordan Kalcheim, MD
George Skarpathiotis MDSC 7110 W. 127th St. Palos Heights, IL 60463 (708) 923-6300 drgeorgekids.com
The Medical Care Group of Elk Grove Village

701 Biesterfield Rd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (847) 228-0460 medcaregroup.com
Woodfield Pediatrics
1345 Wiley Rd, Ste. 117 Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 884-9440 woodfieldpediatrics.com
Anjali Kher, MD
Suburban Healthcare Associates 13415 S. Route 59 Plainfield IL 60585 (815) 609-3627
INDIANA
TaeNi Chang-Stroman, MD, FAAR
Kids First Pediatrics on 30 1160 Joliet St. Ste. 103 Dyer, IN 46311 (219) 322-8534 dtmd4kids.com
Amr Megahed, MD, FAAP

Children and Teens Medical Center 620 S. Main St. Algonquin, IL 60102 (847) 854-5900 childrenandteens.com
Richard Kyi, MD
6320 W. 159th St., Suite C Oak Forest, IL 60452 (708) 535 9447
SOUTH
Hassan Alzein, MD
Alzein Pediatriacs 2850 W.95th St. Evergreen Park, IL 60805 (708) 424-7600 alzeinpeds.com
Oscar A. Novick, MD, PC

111 S. Washington, Ste. 201 Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 825-7171
Lyna Massih, MD, FAAP

Childrens Wellness Center Chicago Ridge 9830 S. Ridgeland Ave. Chicago Ridge, IL 60415 (708) 636-8747 cwcpediatrics.com
Reena John, MD
Dyer Family Practice South 14785 W. 101st Ave. Dyer, IN 46311 (219) 864-2235 smmhc.com
Scott ODonnell, MD, FAAP

Children and Teens Medical Center 620 S. Main St. Algonquin, IL 60102 (847) 854-5900 childrenandteens.com
Bharti Amin, MD
4647 W. Lincoln Highway Matteson, IL 60443 (708) 748-5910
Thomas Moore, MD
Shorewood Pediatrics: Moore, Bierma and Graham M.D.S.C. 700 W. Jefferson Shorewood, IL 60431 (815) 741-2888 shorewoodpediatrics.com
Gerard Roberts, MD
North Shore Health Centers Lake Station Medical Center 2490 Central Ave. Lake Station, IN 46405 (219) 763-8112 northshorehealth.org
Paul Aschinberg, MD, FAAP

Aschinberg Pediatrics 114 Barney Dr. Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 729-0521 topkidsdocs.com
Margaret Paterek, MD
901 Biesterfield Rd. Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 (847) 357-8714
Richard Pervos, MD
Sanders Court Pediatrics 1051 W. Rand Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (847) 259-5900 sanderspeds.com
Ashok Bhaskar MD
Community Pediatrics, Ltd. 2250 Weber Rd, Ste. 2 Crest Hill, IL 60403 (815) 744-1600
Loris Rayner, MD
Advocate Medical Group Evergreen Plaza 9730 S. Western Ave, Ste. 500 Evergreen Park, IL 60805 (708) 425-7337 advocatehealth.com
Mervin Stover, MD
Munster Medical Services 8242 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN 46321 (219) 836-5738
Jalal Rais-Dana, MD, FAAP

8780 W. Golf Rd, Ste. 203 Niles, IL 60714 (847) 296-6706
Douglas Ray Bierma, MD

Shorewood Pediatrics 700 W. Jefferson St. Shorewood, IL 60404 (815) 741-2888 shorewoodpediatrics.com
Joseph Russell, DO
DuPage Medical Group in Plainfield 14710 S. Naperville Rd, Unit 110 Plainfield IL 60544 (815) 676-2580 dupagemedicalgroup.com
FAMILY PRACTICE CITY

Marina Claudio, MD
6326 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 463-4100
Jocelyn Robertson, MD
Woodfield Pediatrics 1345 Wiley Rd, Ste. 117 Schaumburg, IL60173 (847) 884-9440 woodfieldpediatrics.com
Christopher Calvert, MD
Kim S. Calvert. MD 7600 W. College Dr., #4 Palos Heights, IL 60463 (708) 448-2438
Anisha Shetty, MD
George Skarpathiotis MDSC 7110 W. 127th St. Palos Heights, IL 60463 (708) 923-6303 drgeorgekids.com
Charles A. Crotteau, MD
Advocate Family Practice 4600 N. Ravenswood Ave, 2nd Fl Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 561-7500 advocatehealth.com
Frank Roemisch, MD
Parkside Pediatrics 1875 Dempster St., Ste. 650 Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 823-8000
V. Grace Carreon, MD, FAAP

Southwest Pediatrics Ltd. 9400 Bormet Dr. Mokena, IL 60448 (708) 684- 5221 southwestpeds.com
Nicholas Stamat, MD
Stamat Pediatrics LLC 7550 W. College Dr. Palos Heights, IL 60463 (708) 923-6262
Jaye Schreier, MD
Advocate Medical Group Yacktman General Pediatrics 675 W. Dempster St, First Floor Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 318-9300 advocatehealth.com
Kathleen T. Rowland, MD
Advocate Family Practice 4600 N. Ravenswood Ave, 2nd Fl. Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 561-7500 advocatehealth.com
Richard Ceragioli, MD
Well Group Health Partners 333 Dixie Highway Chicago Heights, IL 60411 (708) 709-6222 wellgroup.org
David Townsend, MD
Child Life Center 19550 Governors Hwy, Ste. 2500 Flossmoor, IL 60422 (708) 799-7600 uchicagokidshospital.com
Susan Unfer, MD
Advocate Medical Group Yacktman General Pediatrics 1675 Dempster St, First Floor Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 318-9300 advocatehealth.com
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Gina Marie Schueneman, DO

Advocate Family Practice 4600 N. Ravenswood Ave, 2nd Fl. Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 561-7500 advocatehealth.com
Kevin Germino, MD, FAAP

Orland Primary Care Specialists, Ltd. 16660 107th St. Orland Park, IL 60467
Nikunj Vaishnav, MD
Vaishnav Pediatrics 15040 S. Ravinia Ave, Ste. 40 Orland Park, IL 60462 (708) 460-9500
Lise S. Weisberger, MD
Advocate Family Practice 4600 N. Ravenswood Ave, 2nd Fl. Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 561-7500 advocatehealth.com dupagemedicalgroup.com
S P E C I A L A D V E R T I SING SE C T ION 2401 Ravine Way, Ste. 302 Glenview, IL 60025 (847) 998-3434 wecare4lungs.com
SPECiALiSTS
ADOLESCENT MEDiCiNE Karen S. Bernstein, MD
1675 W. Dempster St. Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 318-9300 advocatehealth.com
CHiROPRACTiC PHYSiCiAN Sean Manning, DC

715 Lake St., Ste. 400 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 848-4940 welladjustedworld.com
NORTH
Frederic M. Ettner, MD
800 Austin St, Ste. 308 Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 733-2229
Vivian Hsun-Chien Chou, MD

Illinois Allergy and Asthma Specialists 2500 Ridge Ave, Ste. 211A Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 328-7909 ilallergyasthma.com
DENTiSTRY
CiTY
Marvin H. Berman, DDS
Dentistry For Kids, Ltd 4801 W. Peterson Ave, Ste. 410 Chicago, IL 60646 (773) 545-0007 dentistry4kids.net
ASTHMA/ALLERgY
WEST
Amy Buchanan, MD
Loyola Center for Health on Roosevelt 1211 W. Roosevelt Rd. Maywood, IL 60153 (708) 531-5200 loyolamedicine.org
CiTY
Aaron Thomas Donnell, MD
Chicago Family Asthma & Allergy, SC 2551 N. Clark St, Ste. 201 Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 388-2322 chicagofamilyasthma.com
Paul F. Detjen, MD
Kenilworth Medical Associates 534 Green Bay Rd. Kenilworth, IL 60043 (847) 256-5505
Kristin M. Elliot, DDS

Growing Smiles 3701 N. Southport Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 472-4769 growingsmileschicago.com
Robert Jay Hart, MD

Associated Allergists and Asthma Specialists, Ltd 27790 W II Rout 22, Ste. 28 Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 382-2050 allergists-asthma.com
Lara M. Ellison, DO
Edward Medical Group 2007 95th St, Ste.105 Naperville, IL 60564 (630) 646-6920 edward.org
Kelly Klingler Newhall, MD

Chicago Family Asthma & Allergy, SC 2551 N. Clark St, Ste. 201 Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 388-2322 chicagofamilyasthma.com
Cissy Kanna Furusho, DDS

Amishi Singal Murthy, MD

Illinois Allergy and Asthma Specialists 2500 Ridge Ave, Ste. 211A Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 328-7909 ilallergyasthma.com
Thomas J. James, MD
675 W. North Ave, Ste. 414 Melrose Park, IL 60160 (708) 681-7900
WEST
Sakina S. Bajowala, MD
Dukane Allergy Asthma Associates 2900 Foxfield Rd, Ste.206 St. Charles, IL 60174 (630) 584-6127 dkaaa.org
Mary J Hayes, DDS

Pediatric Dental Health Associates 737 N. Michigan Ave, Ste. 1330 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 266-8198 chicagokidsdds.com
Paul Kungl, MD
Lake Street Family Physicians 1010 W. Lake St, Ste. 500 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 524-8600 lakestreetfamilyphysicians.com
Rachel E. Story, MD
Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care Medicine 2650 Ridge Ave. Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 570-2431
Mark C. Jacobson, MD
Allergy and Asthma Physicians 908 N. Elm St, Ste. 205 Hinsdale, IL 60521 (630) 455-0456 stopsneezesandwheezes.com
Kirk B. Kollmann, DMD

Deborah C. Manus, MD
CARDiOLOgY Alexander J. Javois, MD

The Heart Institute for Children 4440 W. 95th St. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (708) 684-5580 thic.com
g. Wendell Richmond, MD
Allergy and Asthma Physicians 908 N. Elm St, Ste. 205 Hinsdale, IL 60521 (630) 455-0456 stopsneezesandwheezes.com
Christopher J. Morin, DDS

811 W. Wellington Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 871-4964 bigsmileschicago.com
Marian Sassetti, MD
greg E. Sharon, MD
Asthma and Allergy Center 303 E. Army Trail Rd, Ste. 403 Bloomingdale, IL 60108 (630) 894-7083 asthmaallergycenter.com
guy Robert Randolph, MD

Thomas J. Weigel, MD SC 2350 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 871-5800 childrensmemorial.org
Joanne R. Oppenheim, DDS

Pediatric Dental Health Associates 737 N. Michigan Ave, Ste. 1330 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 266-8198 chicagokidsdds.com
Paul C. Schattauer, MD
The Green Medical Practice 715 Lake St, Ste 302 Oak Park, IL 60301 (708) 851-2108 thegreenmedicalpractice.com
NORTH
Yasmeen S. Bilimoria, MD, FACAAi
Glen Allergy and Asthma 2550 Compass Rd, Unit K Glenview, IL 60026 (847) 832-6000 glenallergy.com
David g. Thoele, MD
Advocate Medical Group 1675 Dempster St, Ste. 2 Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 723-6465 advocatehealth.com
Mary E. Tierney, DDS MS

City Kids Dental 4700 N. Western Ave, Ste. 1A Chicago, IL 60625 (773) 293-2700 citykidsdental.com
Robin A. Uchitelle, MD
Locke & Uchitelle 7411 Lake St, Ste. 2210 River Forest, IL 60305 (708) 366-8200
Shawn M. Youngs, MD
DuPage Medical Group 1800 N. Main St. Wheaton, IL 60187 (630) 665-6200
CHiROPRACTiC NEUROLOgY Jeremy Fritz, DC, DCN

1101 S. Milwaukee Ave., Ste. 105 Vernon Hills, IL. 60061 (847) 894-4723 brainbalancecenters.com
Reena P. Shah, DDS

Dentistry Division of Childrens Memorial Hospital 467 W. Deming Place, Ste. 900 Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 327-3103 childrensmemorial.org
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Steven R. Boas, MD
Childrens Asthma Respiratory & Exercise Specialists
Irene R. Skirius, DDS

1725 W. Harrison St, Ste. 717 Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 829-4208
Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 676-3386
SOUTH
Generand Carandang Algenio, DDS
Pediatric Dental Specialty Associates, Ltd. 19815 Governors Hwy, Ste. 4 Flossmore, IL 60422 (708) 799-5437
Dennis A. Lind, DDS

1501 W. Dundee Rd, Ste. 100 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 394-4333 buffalogrovesmiles.com
DERMATOLOGy Sarah L. Chamlin, MD

Childrens Memorial Hospital 2300 Childrens Plz, Ste. 107 Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 327-3446 childrensmemorial.org
WEST
Jennifer M. Campbell, DDS
McElroy Pediatric Dentistry, Ltd 231 S. Gary Ave, Ste. 105 Bloomingdale, IL 60108 (630) 351-4440 mcelroydds.com
Alexander Quezada, DDS

Colonial Dental Group, Ltd 1775 Glenview Rd, Ste. 107 Glenview, IL 60025 (847) 729-2233 colonialdentalgroup.com
Annette M. Wagner, MD
Childrens Memorial Hospital 2300 Childrens Plz, Ste. 107 Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 327-3446 childrensmemorial.org
Carmella M. Barrett Perry, DDS
Harjinder Singh Khaira, DMD

Lake Street Dental 490 W. Lake St, Ste. 107 Roselle, IL 60172 (630) 894-8008 lakestreetdental.com
Maria L. Simon, DDS

North Shore Dentistry for Children 1560 Sherman Ave, Ste. 610 Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 869-5417 nsdckidsdental.com
Every Tooth Counts Pediatric Dental Center 2711 Flossmore Rd. Flossmore, IL 60422 (708) 799-9755 everytoothcounts.com
Paramvir Singh, DDS

Valley View Dental 441 N. Weber Rd. Romeoville, IL 60446 (815) 372-0100 vvdental.com
GENERAL PEDIATRIC SURGERy Marleta Reynolds, MD

2300 Childrens Plz. Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 880-4292 childrensmemorial.org
William J. McElroy, DDS

McElroy Pediatric Dentistry, Ltd 231 S. Gary Ave, Ste. 105 Bloomingdale, IL 60108 (630) 351-4440 mcelroydds.com
Joseph Andrew Tylka, DDS

Associated Dental Specialists of Long Grove 4160 Rfd Ste. 308 Long Grove, IL 60047 (847) 634-6166 specialdental.com
Fredric S. Tatel, DDS

Fredric S. Tatel, DDS & Associates, Ltd. 16345 S. Harlem Tinley Park, IL 60477 (708) 633-8700 kidsdds.net
MENTAL THERAPy Eric Scott Tivers, LCSW, MSSW

26575 W. Commerce Dr, Ste. 506 Volo, IL 60073 (224) 636-3742 erictivers.com
NORTH
Gary G. Alberts, DDS
821 Sunset Ridge Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 272-7874 garyalbertsdds.com
A. Melissa Vargas, DMD

City Kids Dental North Shore 585 Lincoln Ave, Ste. 2 Winnetka, IL 60093 (847) 446-0950 citykidsnorthshore.com
INDIANA
Kurt M. Halum, DMD
Dentistry for Children 2303 45th St. Highland, IN 46322 (219) 924-5437 happychompers.com
NEONATOLOGy Urmila Chaudhry, MD

1653 W. Congress Pkw. Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 942-6640
Mark Lloyd Cannon, DDS MS

Associated Dental Specialists of Long Grove 4160 Rfd Ste. 308 Long Grove, IL 60047 (847) 634-6166 specialdental.com
NORTHWEST
Denise E. Fisher, DDS
Kids Plus Pediatric Dentistry 990 Grand Canyon Pkwy, Ste. 120 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 (847) 882-2555 kidspluspediatricdentistry.com
Jean M. Silvestri, MD
DENTISTRy/ORTHODONTICS John G. Crawford, DDS MS

Pediatric and Orthodontic Dental Health Care Specialists 505 N. Ridgeland Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 524-9788 mykidsdentist.com
Robin Steinhorn, MD
Childrens Memorial Hospital 2300 Childrens Plaza Chicago, IL60614 (800) KIDS-DOC childrensmemorial.org
Terrance E. Fippinger, DDS

North Shore Dentistry for Children 1560 Sherman Ave, Ste. 610 Evanston, 60201 (847) 869-5417 nsdckidsdental.com
John Patrick Kenney, DDS

John P. Kenney, DDS Pediatric Dentistry 101 S. Washington Ave. Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 698-2088 care4kidsteeth.com
Jason S. Glick, DDS

North Shore Dentistry for Children 1560 Sherman Ave, Ste. 610 Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 869-5417 nsdckidsdental.com
Russell S. Pollina, DDS

18 E. Dundee Rd, Bldg. 5, Ste. 100 Barrington, IL 60010 (847) 382-1720 grins4kids.com
NEPHROLOGy Rekha Agrawal, MD

Loyola University Medical Center 2160 S. 1st Ave. Maywood, IL 60153 (708) 327-9149 loyolamedicine.org
Denise McAllister, DDS

Wee Care Pediatric Dentistry 444 N. Northwest Hwy, Ste. 245 Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 518-9025
Michael G. Weinberg, DMD

Prairie Orthodontics 6121 Washington St, Ste. 204 Gurnee, IL 60031 (847) 249-8800 prairieortho.com
Scott D. Goldman, DDS

First Smiles 278 Memorial Dr, Ste. B Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (815) 455-3110 firstsmilesdental.com
Christopher W. Clardy, MD
The University of Chicago Medical Center 5841 S. Maryland Ave, Ste. MC4063 Chicago, IL 60637 (773) 702-6412 uchicagokidshospital.org
Steven P. Theodosis, DDS

Arlington Grove Dental Associates 3233 N. Arlington Heights Rd, Ste. 308 Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (847) 253-5800
Joseph T. Gordon, DDS

Lake Forest Pediatric Dentistry 514 N. Western Ave, Ste. D Lake Forest, IL 60045 (847) 482-1900
Victoria A. Ursitti, DMD

All About Kids Dentistry 1845 East Rand Rd, Ste. 203 Arlington Heights, IL 60004 (847) 870-0475 allaboutkidsdentistry.com
ENDOCRINOLOGy/DIABETES Anita Swamy, MD

Chicago Childrens Diabetes Center 6501 S. Promontory Dr. Chicago, IL 60649 (773) 363-6700 larabida.org
NEUROSURGERy Robin M. Bowman, MD

Childrens Memorial Hospital 2300 Childrens Plz, Box 28 Chicago, IL 60614
Andrea R. Lederman, DDS

4905 Old Orchard Ctr., Ste. 320 ChicagoParent.com
(773) 880-4000 childrensmemorial.org
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Lyons Family Eye Care 3250 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60657 (773) 935-2020 lyonsfamilyeyecare.com
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2300 Childrens Plz., Box 65 Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 880-4354 childrensmemorial.org
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