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8 PAGES OF READERS’ PICKS FOR TOP DOCS

CHICAGO’S FAVORITE

KidsDoc

2011

Insurance denied?What to do

Asthma vs.

allergies

New researchLife insuranceGenetic testing

PLUS

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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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16Allergies or asthma?Take a fun quiz on this serious health topic

PLUS 8 Doc vs. Doc: Which is right for you

18 The new Lurie Children’s Hospital

19 Unique treatment under way at Central DuPage Hospital

20 How to build a family fi rst aid kit

21 Easter Seals’ new awareness campaign

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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].

The hope of

hospital researchCOMPILED BY RITA COLORITO

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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

� Drop-in hours

� Connections with specialists for children with special needs

� Experience with children’s problems helps them determine what’s normal and what’s not

� Kid-friendly waiting rooms and offi ces

Cons � You have to fi nd

a new doctor once the kids turn 18

� Little to no familiarity with your hereditary health problems

Pros � One trip to the doctor takes care of well-

ness visits for the entire family

� Familiarity with your entire family’s hereditary health problems

� Relatively few germs in the waiting room

� Never have to change your child’s doctor when he turns 18

� More of a holistic ap-proach to the entire family’s health

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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.”

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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