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Pediatricians Accepting First Health in IllinoisPage 6

299 verified pediatricians in Illinois accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, and Pediatric Cardiology. Common hospital affiliations include Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital.

Laura Torchen

Laura Torchen, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Endocrinology)

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL
Megan Attridge

Megan Attridge, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL10+ years
Steven Coker

Steven Coker, M.D.

Health System Clinician of Emergency Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Winfield, IL
Yashna Naidu

Yashna Naidu, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL
Stephanie Chandler

Stephanie Chandler, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Cardiology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL15+ years
Malika Shah

Malika Shah, MD

Associate Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Attending Physician, Neonatology; Medical Director, Prentice Newborn Nursery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL
David Drelicharz

David Drelicharz, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL
Vincent Biank

Vincent Biank, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Pediatrics

Evanston, IL
Mohammad Akhtar

Mohammad Akhtar, MD

Health System Clinician of Pediatrics (Hospital-Based Medicine), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL
Nicole Pouppirt

Nicole Pouppirt, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology)

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL
Jill Samis

Jill Samis, MD

Associate Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL20+ years
Daniel Johnson

Daniel Johnson, MD

Section Chief, Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Pediatrics

Oak Lawn, IL
Michael Earing

Michael Earing, MD

Chief, Pediatric Cardiology

Pediatrics

Oak Lawn, IL20+ years
Matthew Cornicelli

Matthew Cornicelli, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Cardiology

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL
Ruba Azzam

Ruba Azzam, MD

Director, Pediatric Hepatology

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL
Charles Morrow

Charles Morrow, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Hospital-Based Medicine

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL
Lajja Desai

Lajja Desai, MD

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL10+ years
Caren Mangarelli

Caren Mangarelli, MD

Medical Director, Wellness and Weight Management Program; Co-Director, Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Program; Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics (Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL
Monica Bianco

Monica Bianco, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Endocrinology

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL
Aashka Patel

Aashka Patel, DO

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these pediatricians accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these pediatricians accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a pediatrician that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, and Pediatric Cardiology. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
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