Pediatrics - Mercyhealth
Pediatrics • Rockford, IL • Since 1889
About
Summary: Mercyhealth (Mercy Health System) is a nonprofit, Rockford, Illinois-based health care system serving southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois with over 85 facilities. It offers hospital-based and clinic-based services, post-acute care, and an owned insurance arm. The system operates across 55 communities and emphasizes patient care, nursing, and physician services. Key contact points include its Rockford HQ (8201 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, IL 61114) and general phone numbers (815-971-4707 / 1-815-971-5000). Leadership and staff roles span radiology, nursing, case management, HR, marketing, reimbursement, and physician leadership. Notable stats: established 1889; about 1,578 employees; revenue around $8.9M (nonprofit). The organization maintains a presence on Mercyhealth’s sites and social channels (LinkedIn). Note: The provided content does not specify pediatrics-specific programs or pediatric care details for Mercyhealth Rockford. If you need pediatrics-focused information (pediatric clinics, pediatric specialists, or pediatric patient services) I can refine the search to locate pediatric services within Mercyhealth Rockford or nearby facilities.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
8201 E Riverside Blvd, Rockford, Illinois 61114, US
Phone
888.396.3729
tmichels@mhemail.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services do Mercyhealth pediatrics provide?
Well-child checkups, immunizations, wellness education, treatment of common childhood illnesses (ear infections), and management of chronic conditions like allergies, asthma, and diabetes.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- WebMD/Healthgrades (Dr. Raymond Davis): 4.7-5.0 out of 5 (53 ratings (WebMD), 41 ratings (Healthgrades))
- Healthgrades: 5.0 out of 5 (12 ratings (Dr. Rhodes), 4 ratings (Dr. Augustian))
- Vitals/Healthgrades: 4.6 out of 5 (9 ratings (Dr. Panzica), 11 ratings (Dr. Deutsch))
Patients praise
- Knowledgeable and experienced pediatricians
- Compassionate and kind bedside manner
- Good listener, takes time with patients
- Effective communication of medical information
Common complaints
- Long wait times
- Unprofessional staff behavior (at some urgent care locations)
- Communication/scheduling issues
"Dr. Davis is a gem! We are so lucky to have him as our children's long-term physician since birth. He is a person of deep professional knowledge and personal care."
— WebMD (Patient Review)"Dr. Rhodes always takes the time to listen and takes concerns very seriously. We love Dr Rhodes. She is always so nice and laid back and always gets the kids laughing."
— Healthgrades (Patient Review)"Dr. Deutsch is an amazing doctor. The first time we had our appointment with him he sat and listened to all my sons symptoms I was telling him."
— Healthgrades (Patient Review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Families visit Mercyhealth medical staff at NICU reunion — Sep 6, 2025
- Mercyhealth joins Orange Bracelet Initiative to support postpartum moms — Jul 15, 2025
- Specialized medical team to join Family Peace Center at new location in 2027 - Rock River Current — Mar 4, 2026
- State review board approves Mercyhealth partnership with FHN, sale of former Rockford hospital building — Nov 18, 2025
- Mercyhealth to keep 500 employees at Rockton Ave. clinic despite hospital sale | MyStateline | WTVO WQRF News, Weather and Sports — Sep 4, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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