Pediatricians Near Me in Des Plaines, IL
Pediatrics • Des Plaines, IL
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
1595 E Oakton St, Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone
(847) 375-0707
careers@ascension.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 4.4/5 (18)
Patients praise
- Knowledgeable and professional care
- Friendly and caring bedside manner
- Convenient office hours (e.g., open office hours for sick children)
- Efficient and action-oriented clinical care
- Long-term patient relationships
Common complaints
- Rude or unorganized staff
- Brief appointment times with the doctor
- Perceived lack of satisfaction during visits
- Cold or condescending bedside manner
"Highly recommend. Our family simply adores him. We've been seeing Dr Shectman for over 10 years... He's very knowledgeable, professional, friendly and caring... There are open office hours most mornings, which is very convenient."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Steven Shechtman)"The doctor himself was ok but rude and unorganized staff is... Amount of time spent with doctor was less than 5 minutes per visit so I never felt completely satisfied."
— Healthgrades (Dr. Steven Shechtman)"Great bedside manner. always on time. takes action when needed and actions taken are always the right ones."
— Vitals (Dr. Sonia J. Antony)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More pediatrics clinics in Des Plaines
Here’s a concise summary tailored to your query: - Advocate Health Care operates Advocate Children’s Hospital and related pediatric services under Advocate Health Care in Illinois, including locations like Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge and Oak Lawn, with a broader network across the Advocate Health system. - The Advocate Children’s Hospital pediatric care network (often referenced as Advocate Children’s Hospital Pediatric Group/Medical Group) provides comprehensive pediatric care, including subspecialty services, pediatric primary care, and access to clinical trials in collaboration with the academic core at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. - For Des Plaines specifically, this would typically align with Advocate Health’s Illinois pediatric primary care and specialty services integrated under Advocate Health Care’s pediatric network. Look for “Advocate Children’s Hospital – Des Plaines” or nearby clinics within the Advocate Children’s network for pediatric primary care and subspecialty access. - Services commonly highlighted: pediatric primary care, cardiology, neurology, oncology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, neonatology/transport, and access to child-focused wellness and preventive care. - If you’re seeking a specific pediatric practice in Des Plaines (e.g., a pediatric group under Advocate Children’s Hospital or Advocate Medical Group), it’s best to search the Advocate Health site for “Des Plaines pediatrics” or contact Advocate HealthCare’s pediatric network to confirm the exact clinic name, provider availability, and appointment options.
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