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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

For parents, being told your child is sick may be a scary situation. For families who need care from a specialist, a doctor who trained in a particular field of study, it may be even scarier unless they are confident in that physician’s recommendations and treatment of their child. When your child needs help, your pediatrician or family medicine physician may refer you to a pediatric specialist. A pediatric specialist can offer further evaluation and treatment, as they have more extensive training in that area of medicine. If your child has a rare condition, chronic illness, developmental