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Pediatrics and Rush Children's Hospital


Rush is a leader in caring for children of all ages.

Program Description

Nationally recognized for treating pediatric hemophilia, thrombophilia and hemostasis. A regional referral center for children with muscular dystrophy, movement disorders and epilepsy. The first and largest perinatal network for obstetrical and neonatal care in the state of Illinois. These are only a few of the many reasons why Rush University Medical Center is a leader in caring for children of all ages, from newborns through young adults.

At Rush, physicians from more than 30 specialties address the full range of pediatric diseases and congenital problems, from the common to the complex. With expertise that earned a state designation as an official children's hospital, Rush pediatricians, pediatric surgeons, nurses and other health professionals provide care that aims to fulfill community needs, empower parents and advance medical science.

Services Provided

Explore our services through the links at right. Each program emphasizes comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for children with all types of medical conditions. In addition, we offer services to help patients and families cope with the challenges of illness. These include our Child Life Services department, which caters to the emotional and developmental well being of hospitalized children and their families.

Clinical Team

The staff of Rush Children's Hospital includes physicians and surgeons who are experts in the care of children and work closely with specially trained psychologists, nurses, therapists and other clinicians. Rush is home to two of the finest primary care pediatric practices in the region. The Rush medical staff also boasts many nationally respected pediatric subspecialists and researchers. Many of our physicians have international reputations for their contributions to research, most notably in infectious diseases, respiratory physiology, genetics and cancer. Kenneth Boyer, MD, is chairperson of the Department of Pediatrics at Rush. For profiles of physicians specializing in pediatrics, see the link at left for Find a Doctor.

Physicians, if you would like to refer a patient to Rush Children's Hospital, please call (312) 942-1000.

Contact Name	Rush Children's Hospital
Contact Phone	(888) 352-RUSH
Contact E-mail	contact_rush@rush.edu

Location
Rush University Medical Center 1653 W. Congress Parkway, 770 Jones Chicago, IL 60612
Enter At: Building entrance is at 1750 W. Harrison.

Included in this section:

Child Life Services: The Child Life Department at the Rush Children's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, focuses on the emotional and developmental well-being of hospitalized children and their families, providing help for patient's and family's psychological and emotional health.

Congenital and Structural Heart Disease: Information on the Rush Center for Congenital and Structural Heart Disease at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, which brings together world-renowned experts in the fields of pediatric and adult congenital and structural heart diseases.

Critically Ill Newborn and Infant Care: Rush Children's Hospital's Section of Neonatology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, provides comprehensive care for critically ill newborns and infants, including consultation, transport and intensive care.

Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis and Treatment: The Rush Cystic Fibrosis Center at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, offers a state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary team approach to the care and treatment of infants, children, adolescents and adults with cystic fibrosis.

Eating Disorders Screening and Treatment: The Rush Eating Disorders Program in Chicago, Illinois, provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to the diagnosis and treatment of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and related problems.

Fetal and Neonatal Medicine Program: Information on the Fetal and Neonatal Medicine Program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois including treatment of fetal anomalies and birth defects.

Genetic Disorder Diagnosis and Care: The Section of Genetics at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, provides a full range of services for the diagnosis, counseling and treatment of patients (children and adults) who have or who are concerned about genetic and congenital disorders.

Lifetime Medical Associates: Lifetime Medical Associates in Chicago is a group of physicians who are dual trained in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. One doctor will care for you and your family, from routine health care to complex medical problems.

Pediatric Blood Disorders & Cancer Center: Rush Children's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment programs for children with hematologic and oncologic disorders.

Pediatric Cardiovascular Services: Rush Children's Hospital at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, provides complete clinical services for the diagnosis and treatment of congenital and acquired heart disease in children and young adults.

Pediatric Critical Care Team: The Pediatric Critical Care program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois provides services for children with a wide range of severe illness.

Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes Care: The Section of Pediatric Endocrinology provides children and adolescents with evaluation and treatment for hormonal irregularities and diabetes problems.

Pediatric Gastroenterology: The Section of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition at Rush Children's Hospital offers the broadest range of services available for treatment of problems of the stomach and intestines.

Pediatric Infectious Diseases: The Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, provides consultation for diagnosis or treatment of any and all suspected infectious diseases in children and adolescents.

Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Center: The Pediatric Critical Care program at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, provides services for children with a wide range of severe illness.

Pediatric Nephrology: The Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, provides state of the art comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for children with acute or chronic kidney problems.

Pediatric Neurology Screening and Treatment: The Section of Pediatric Neurology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, treats a wide range of diseases from learning and behavior disorders to those requiring critical care, including medical care for meningitis, encephalitis, epilepsy, brain tumors, central nervous system infect

Pediatric Psychology: At Rush Children's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, our clinical psychologists are specially trained in the care of children, adolescents and young adults.

Pediatric Pulmonary Disease: Rush Children's Hospital at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, provides comprehensive care for infants, children and adolescents with pulmonary disorders.

Pediatric Referral Program: Both members and non-members of Rush University Medical Center's medical staff can easily admit pediatric patients to Rush Children's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, by calling (312) 942-1000.

Pediatric Surgery Procedures and Treatment: The Section of Pediatric Surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, delivers optimal care to infants, children and adolescents who have critical problems consistent with the tertiary care commitment of the hospital.

Rush Pediatric Primary Care: Pediatricians with Rush University Medical Center Pediatric Primary Care Group, provide the full spectrum of outpatient primary care services, and acute care to infants, children, and adolescents throughout Chicago and Illinois.

Surgical Care for Children: Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, offers a full range of surgical care with the special needs of children in mind.

Teen and Young Adult Family Center: The Rush Adolescent Family Center in Chicago, Illinois, is one of the nation's oldest prenatal care and family planning clinics for teens.



Clinical Services Pediatrics and Rush Children's Hospital Adolescent Family Center Blood Disorders and Pediatric Cancer Cardiovascular Services (Pediatric) Child Life Services Congenital and Structural Heart Disease Cystic Fibrosis Center Eating Disorders Program Endocrinology & Diabetes Management (Pediatric) Fetal and Neonatal Medicine Program Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition (Pediatric) Genetic Diagnosis and Counseling Infectious Diseases (Pediatric) Lifetime Medical Associates Neonatology Nephrology (Pediatric) Neurology (Pediatric) Pediatric Critical Care Pediatric Critical Care Team Pediatric Referral Program Pediatric Surgery Primary Care (Pediatric) Psychology (Pediatric) Pulmonary Disease (Pediatric) Surgical Care (Pediatric)

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program

Residency Program in Pediatrics

Rush Neurobehavioral Center