Pediatrics

SIU Medicine pediatricians provide care for children from birth through adolescence. As a parent, you want reassurance that your child is receiving the best care possible. SIU Medicine's board-certified pediatricians are experienced in managing the physical, behavioral and mental health of children from birth through adolescence. Our pediatricians are trained to diagnose and treat a broad range of childhood illnesses from minor health problems to more serious diseases. Your pediatrician is the first person you call whenever your child is sick. 

In caring for your child, we will:

• Perform physical exams
• Administer recommended immunizations
• Assess developmental milestones in growth, behavior, and skills
• Diagnose and treat illnesses, infections, injuries, and other health-related problems
• Provide you with information about nutrition and fitness needs for your child

Comprehensive Well Visits

• Health education and counseling
• Physical examinations
• Hearing and vision screening
• All routine childhood immunizations
• EPSDT services (Early Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment)
• Preschool and sports physicals
• Referrals to specialists and specialties, as needed
• On-site social work, behavioral health and developmental consultations
• On-site case management for children needing comprehensive care

For expecting parents, we offer times to visit the office and talk with the doctors in a relaxed setting.

What to expect at your visit

First Visit

• If your initial visit is for a regular check-up, we ask that you bring the following items:
• Immunization records (unless performed at SIU)
• Health/medical records (unless care was received at SIU)
• A list of medications your child is taking including vitamins
• Insurance card
• Co-pay or deductible payment

All Visits

• Immunization records (unless performed at SIU)
• A list of medications your child is taking including vitamins
• Insurance card
• Co-pay or deductible payment

Hospitalization

If your child needs hospitalization, we will do everything we can to ensure that your child receives the best care possible. He/she will be admitted to St. John's Children's Hospital, where an attending physician and resident physician will be assigned. Resident physicians are present 24 hours a day to supervise your child's care.

If you have any questions after you leave the clinic, call one of our nurses at 217-545-8000 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Vaccinations

The Center for Disease Control recommends a series of vaccines the our staff will give in the office. 

Access to Pediatric Specialty Care

Sometimes your child will require care beyond the expertise of a pediatrician. At SIU Medicine, our pediatricians refer and collaborate with our pediatric specialists. This means we work as a team to care for the health of your child ensuring compassionate, individualized care in:

• Pediatric primary care
• Pediatric and fetal cardiology
• Pediatric behavioral medicine
• Pediatric ear, nose and throat
• Pediatric endocrinology
• Pediatric neurology
• Pediatric ophthalmology
• Pediatric pulmonology
• Pediatric urology care
• Pediatric nutrition
• Pediatric gastroenterology

Forms and Resources

Forms

Consent to Treatment of Minor Child
HIPAA Consent Form
Pediatric Behavior Evaluation Form
ASQ Developmental Screening
PSC-17
CBES ADHD Page 1 and Page 2

Resources

HealthyChildren.org
KidsDoc Symptom Checker from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) - Is your child sick? Figure out what to do next.
Kid Care - A free parent advice app for your smart phone