Pediatric primary care for every age

At Advocate Children’s Hospital, our primary care clinics provide a complete medical home for your child. Our board-certified pediatricians base their care on the latest evidence and tailor it to your infant, child, or teen.

Your child has unique needs at each stage of life. Our pediatric primary care team works to make everyone feel welcome, with offices specifically designed for children.

Your partner for pediatric primary care

Our doctors stay on top of the latest developments in childhood preventive care, illnesses, and behavioral challenges. We’ve established our clinics with your family in mind, offering:

• Trusted care close to home: Our offices provide high-quality care based on the latest medical evidence, at convenient locations near you.
• Team approach: Our pediatricians view your child’s care as a partnership with your family. Together with nurses and support staff, they work to make you and your child comfortable. Our children's primary care team always encourages questions and discussion.
• Same-day responses to urgent questions: When you’re worried about your child’s health, you want help fast. You can reach our offices 24/7 and get same-day answers to pressing questions. You can also arrange a virtual visit on our LiveWell app or website.

Age-specific focus

We understand the different needs and stages of childhood. Our doctors help your child stay healthy while supporting your family as you navigate the changes that each age brings:

• Infants and toddlers: Much of your child’s critical development takes place in these early years. Your pediatrician provides the infant health care that keeps your baby healthy and thriving.
• School-age children: Your child goes through immense changes as they progress from toddlerhood to their “tween” years. Our children’s health care team supports their needs through all phases and challenges.
• Teens: Adolescence is a busy time and can put a strain on parents. Both parents and teens can benefit from a strong pediatrician relationship. We provide teen health care up to age 23.

Comprehensive children's primary care

We build a relationship with you and your child that lasts many years. Our doctors, nurses, and support staff provide a full range of pediatric primary care services:

• Preventive care: Our doctors monitor your child’s growth and development, take action when needed, help children avoid illness and injury, and look for issues such as depression and attention disorders. Learn more about screening and prevention.
• Treatment for common conditions and minor injuries: We care for illnesses such as flu, ear infections, and strep, as well as ongoing conditions like allergies, asthma, and skin conditions.
• Immediate and emergency care: For urgent concerns, you can reach your Advocate Children’s pediatrician office anytime. For serious cases, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department if your child has:
  • Hard time breathing
  • Heavy bleeding
  • Severe injuries or burns
• Virtual Care: Video visits allow your child to receive medical care from their primary care provider, specialist, or other team members securely from home. You can schedule a video visit via our LiveWell app or website. Virtual visits are available 24/7 for common issues such as:

Additional care, including for complex or chronic conditions: If your child has needs that require a specialist, your pediatrician works with you to find the right doctor. Options include:

• Advocate Children’s Hospital specialists: Our hospital offers a full range of world-renowned doctors. We have you covered with the specialists you need, from neonatologists who care for infants to pediatric cardiologists and neurologists.
• Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance: We’re part of the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance, partnering with Pediatrics at NorthShore University HealthSystem and the University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children’s Hospital in pediatric specialties. Through us, your child has access to even more specialists and programs.