Pediatrics

SIU Medicine’s pediatrics team offers outpatient clinics that provide patients access to primary care services as well as numerous pediatric subspecialists. Many pediatric providers at SIU Medicine are recognized nationally and internationally for their clinical expertise and research endeavors.

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Our pediatricians are experienced in managing the physical, behavioral and mental health of children ranging in age from birth to young adults. Our pediatricians are trained to diagnose and treat a broad range of childhood illnesses from minor health problems to serious diseases.

We are also committed to educating our learners at SIU School of Medicine. Our department participates in the training of medical students and pediatric residents. Medical students rotate through our department to gain experience in pediatric medicine. The residency program is fully accredited and is dedicated to graduating the finest pediatric physicians. Our residents fully participate in both inpatient and outpatient care.

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SIU School of Medicine offers a wide range of pediatric specialty care for families in central Illinois. Doug Carlson, Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, talks about the specialty care available for our communities in this Medicine Minute. 

Pediatrics Divisions

Learn more about our teams and all the ways that we are organized to optimize patient care and educational experiences.

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Tee up to help community kids June 5

Children throughout Springfield are receiving extended medical care, and once they return home, their families often need extra help to pay for items or services insurance does not cover. SIU Medicine is inviting all golfers to help these children facing life-altering diseases through the On Par for Pediatrics charity golf outing.
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New partnership to combat food insecurities in children

According to the USDA, 10 percent of U.S. households and 12.5 percent of households with children have limited or uncertain access to nutritionally healthy food. Pediatric cardiologist Enas Shanshen
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Nurses available to first-time parents in Sangamon County

SIU Medicine is offering personal nurses to qualifying families through the Nurse-Family Partnership of Sangamon County.

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