Pediatric care that's right for your child
When it comes to your child’s medical care, a compassionate approach and comforting atmosphere can make all the difference. At Ascension Illinois, we work with your family and your primary care doctors to provide the right treatment for your child.
Our pediatric specialists have the expertise to diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of conditions, including:
- Allergies
- Behavioral and mental health concerns (i.e., anxiety, depression, ADHD)
- Ear, nose and throat (ENT), including ear tube placement and tonsillectomy
- Infections (i.e., cold, fever, flu)
- Learning disabilities
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Orthopedic disorders and injuries (i.e., broken bones)
If your child needs a hospital stay, on-site pediatric hospitalists and intensivists work with you to ensure that your child's stay is as comfortable as possible — and that you know what to expect going forward. When needed, they can develop a comprehensive care plan with pediatric specialists to get your child back to feeling better. Our team can also schedule labs and imaging, and connect you to child life specialists, social workers, school support and other resources.
With training in more than 60 subspecialties and experience in children's physical and developmental health, pediatric specialists at Ascension Illinois deliver comprehensive care for your child and family.
Pediatric specialists for every need
Pediatric brain and spine care
Whether it’s a headache that won’t go away, a learning disability or a tumor, Ascension Illinois pediatric neurologists and neurosurgeons have the technology and expertise to diagnose, treat and manage even the most complex brain and spine conditions.
Pediatric endocrinology
Ascension Illinois pediatric endocrinologists specialize in diagnosing and treating diabetes, prediabetes, hormone imbalances and gland disorders that can affect your child’s growth, development, mood and metabolism.
Pediatric epilepsy specialists
If your child is experiencing seizures or epilepsy symptoms, Ascension Illinois pediatric neurologists specialize in the diagnosis and management of these disorders. Our Level III Epilepsy Center in Hoffman Estates offers advanced diagnostics, a range of care options and an epilepsy monitoring unit.
Pediatric gastroenterology
If your child is having stomach aches, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, bloating or trouble eating, Ascension Illinois pediatric GI doctors use the latest diagnostic and treatment options to help them feel better.
Pediatric heart care
Ascension Illinois pediatric cardiologists and cardiac surgeons have the expertise to deliver advanced specialty care, including heart surgery — even for the tiniest patients. In addition to congenital heart conditions, we can treat irregular heartbeat, Marfan syndrome, Kawasaki disease and more.
Pediatric infectious disease
If your child’s illness is not responding to treatment, an Ascension Illinois infectious disease specialist can work quickly to deliver a care plan. Our team can treat chickenpox, influenza, COVID-19, hepatitis C, tuberculosis and much more.
Pediatric lung care
Ascension Illinois pediatric pulmonologists are there for your child when they’re having difficulty breathing or sleeping. In addition to asthma and respiratory infections, our team can also treat sleep disorders, pneumonia, cystic fibrosis and more.
Pediatric surgery
Ascension Illinois pediatric surgeons perform outpatient, inpatient and emergency procedures — all while helping you and your child feel calm and comfortable, from arrival through discharge.
