Northwestern Medicine Pediatrics Sycamore
Pediatrics • DeKalb, IL
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
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Phone
8157588671
kflesch@nm.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What services does Northwestern Medicine Pediatrics Sycamore provide for infants, children and adolescents through age 21?
Board-certified pediatricians provide primary care and manage the physical, behavioral and mental health of young patients, helping them reach key developmental milestones.
Do the pediatric physicians address nutrition, discipline and safety, and early detection of developmental/behavioral disorders?
Yes. Our pediatric physicians discuss nutrition, discipline and safety and are involved in early detection of developmental and behavioral disorders and functional problems.
What if my child needs a specialist?
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group will help you find the best care and navigate your child’s care team, with your pediatrician as a trusted partner.
Is there on-site parking for patients and visitors?
Yes, on-site parking is available for patients and visitors.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Northwestern Medicine Sycamore Pediatrics Team (aggregated): 4.7/5 stars (935 ratings)
- WebMD (Dr. Syed Jafri): 4.0/5 stars (7 ratings)
- U.S. News & World Report (Dr. Syed Jafri): 5/5 stars (7 reviews)
- Solv Health (Northwestern Medicine Laboratory Services, Sycamore): 2.7/5 stars (3 ratings)
Patients praise
- knowledgeable and caring providers
- polite and attentive staff members
- efficient and quality medical care
Common complaints
- concerns about understaffing
- lack of responsiveness to portal messages
- concerns regarding high billing costs and billing-related communication issues
"The staff at this location are praised for their great work... However, there is a notable concern about understaffing, with reviewers expressing that there are not enough employees to provide adequate care."
— BestProsInTown (Northwestern Medicine Sycamore Gateway Drive)"The provider's are great! However, you are supposed to email them in "my chart"...... they do not get back to you."
— Yelp (Northwestern Medicine Family Medicine)"I’m not usually one to complain, but Northwestern Medicine is exemplary of all that is wrong with our failed healthcare system in the US. I went to the urgent care for a 1 hour procedure, which was billed to me at $1,750... They have sent me to collections."
— Solv Health (Northwestern Medicine Laboratory Services)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Fred Torres — Jun 23, 2026
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- 12-month community wellness series sees impact on DeKalb residents’ quality of life – Shaw Local — Nov 26, 2025
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- Morgan Jacobs — Jun 17, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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