Question 1

How is this list of pediatric nephrology specialists in Illinois built?

Accepted Answer

This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Pediatric Nephrology as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Illinois. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).

Question 2

What should I look for when choosing a pediatric nephrology specialist in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to pediatric nephrology. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.

Question 3

Are these pediatric nephrology specialists accepting new patients in Illinois?

Accepted Answer

Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.

Question 4

What is Pediatric Nephrology?

Accepted Answer

Pediatric Nephrology is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches pediatric nephrology care.

Pediatric Nephrology Specialists in Illinois

Jerome Lane, MD

Richard Kaplan, MD

Manika Girdhar, D.O.

Tara Corcoran, MD

Jonathan Sherman, MD

Christopher Clardy, MD

Matthew Pellerite, M.D., M.P.H.

Shireen Hashmat, MD

Katherine Collins, MD

Seetal Mishra, M.D.

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