Rockford friends , I have a friends who just moved to town and is looking for a pediatrician. Who are some others besides Dr. Baptist? Thanks!
Susan L. replied:
Doctor Mark Hornbach815 971 2000 he is very thorough doesn't let you have new shots until he is sure they are good and will work properly he explains things very well he has a good sense of humor but he is calm and very caring kind of a dry sense of humor but he's very caring all three of my kids went to him and he still sees Bethany, she is almost too old though, it will be a sad day when we have to stop seeing him
Tocara W. replied:
Bataja I know I spelled it wrong UIC women's and children's 815-637-0000 I love her she's very attentive and she makes the visits fun for the kids
Anna-Lisa H. replied:
DR Renk - Swedish American on mulford
Dianna D. replied:
Dr. Renk. He's amazing
MJ P. replied:
Dr. Davis for sure! Rmh
Missy T. replied:
Dr Omengan
Jill B. replied:
We like Dr. Omengan! Same building as Dr. Baptist.
Bryan D. replied:
Dr. Pepper. Or Dr Scholls
Stephanie E. replied:
Dr Hutt. His office is across the street from Christian high school with the Rockford health physicians. Love love love my kids adore him.
Tenille W. replied:
Bryan DeCapite I called Dr. Pepper, he isn't taking patients currently.
Aiesha K. replied:
DR. ORTEGA. He's through RM. He's my favorite dr! I was sad when I aged out lol. But he is AWESOME!
Lisa W. replied:
Dr. Sarah Beaves, by RMH. (815) 971-2000.
Lisa M. replied:
We love Dr Omengan!
Anne P. replied:
Dr. Omengan!!
Jess K. replied:
Dr Geddes is ours and we love him but he doesn't accept new patients unless they are newborn. Just an FYI
Kelly S. replied:
Dr. Davis is awesome! My girls ask to go to the doctor all the time.
Rosa S. replied:
Dr. Angela Rodriguez Belvidere
Jessica M. replied:
Dr. Omegnan
Michelle S. replied:
Dr Tim flynn with seeds
Lisa F. replied:
Christy Gohlinghorst Taylor knows a very good pediatrician intimately!! Hehe.
Michelle B. replied:
Dr. Aruna Shah is very nice
Brooke P. replied:
Dr Geddes is ours... We love him!
Stephanie Z. replied:
We go to Dr Mustafa - he is right above Dr Baptist and they are eachother's "back-ups" when one is gone. We LOVE HIM!!!
Jennifer F. replied:
Dr. Schroeder on perryville
Lisa M. replied:
We go to Dr. Kendra Hall at Woodside! She is wonderful. She used to practice in Arizona, but has been here now for a few years. She is easier to get into than Renk or Geddes, I think. Her and her staff are SO nice, and she makes it a point to call me back personally if she has a minute! also, I think your friend Amy and I are neighbors... Moved down the street from us! Welcome to the neighborhood!
Janelle H. replied:
Dr Geddes and Dr Hall are awesome!!!!
Tenille W. replied:
Amy Jarrett get to know Lisa Masseron. Now I have an "in" in that neighborhood. Yes!
Carrie W. replied:
Another vote for Dr Omengan from me!!!
Julie M. replied:
We see Dr. Geddes at Woodside. I don't know if he's still there but Dr. Renk I heard is good too.
Andrea S. replied:
Dr Davis rmh if she can get in! He's amazing
Tenille W. replied:
Amy Jarrett
Lisa W. replied:
We used to see Dr. Renk. We really liked him! Change in our insurance forced us to switch doctors.
Elizabeth C. replied:
Dr Geddes
Michelle M. replied:
Dr. Davis is amazing! He has called my house at night (on more than one occasion) to check in after a visit to see if my kids were feeling any better! Love the personal touches he gives! Excellent rapport with the kiddos too!
Jen M. replied:
Dr. Omengan for sure!
Jennifer D. replied:
Dr Bruce Peterson - Roscoe RMH clinic - he's good and easy to get into!!!
Hi everyone im looking for information on a good baby doctor i have a 1 1/2 year old and a newborn.. really need to find them a doctor asap any information will be great...
Veronica L. replied:
Dr. Khedr is really great she's been all of my siblings pediatrician, I'm not sure if she's taking new patients but you could try her number is 8155447779 she's in Belvidere behind pizza hut area.
Holli B. replied:
Dr Sharon Rhodes with Rockford Health Systems she is in Rockford on Mulford just off Spring Creek. .. 815-971-2000 ask for Dr Rhodes office
Ashley K. replied:
We use Dr. Shultice out of the Roxbury building right by Saint Anthony and she is AMAZING!
Julie O. replied:
Dr. Hutt!
Lori M. replied:
Dr Hutt thru Rockford clinic or Dr Geddes on Mulford Rd !!! Both fabulous doctors
Kim B. replied:
Dr Geddes is wonderful
Sheila M. replied:
Dr. Romulo Ortega..8159712000
Kristina K. replied:
Dr Renk at Woodside is awesome. Even if he is a Dallas Cowboys fan.
Jessica C. replied:
Dr.Karen Federici in Genoa is hands down the best! I have 4 kids and have been through many bad doctors with terrible med pushing advice. she knows her stuff and know when meds can wait and you can try natural things first and a lot about good nutrition.
Tina H. replied:
I had Dr. Kehdr. She's in Belvidere.
Lorena D. replied:
Stephanie Gorham across from belvidere post office...amazing !!!
Gloria T. replied:
Dr Stefanny Gorham is a awesome family Dr
Samantha F. replied:
My older 3 kids see Dr Stephanie Gorham as well. We love her! My 9 month old sees Dr Giamalva in the same building/office and I absolutely adore her as well! Friendly office staff, fabulous sweet nurses as well!
Cathy W. replied:
Dr. Omengan in Rockford off Mulford.
Tina B. replied:
Dr Zaheer or dr morker both with OSF over by Walmart in Belvidere.
Second question because apparently there is a character limit?? My pediatrician informed me at my daughter's 9 month well check yesterday that cereal is an absolutely...
Tara U. replied:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/169846002/organic-vitamin-k-iron-tincture-for. That's an awesome supplement. The maker is local to me and her line is carried by MWs and natural stores in our area
Karen C. replied:
you also have iron in your breast milk carried in the form of lactoferrin; it is in lower quantities than found in formula but that is because in this form it is more bio-available as babies have receptors to collect it and allow for easy absorption in this form. http://www.breastfeed.com/breastfeeding-diet/truth-about-iron-while-breastfeeding
Iso: recommendations for a pediatrician or full family Dr! Everyone was so helpful finding a dentist! Thank you everyone!
Dena R. replied:
Love Dr. GO LIM in Cherry Valley. Family doctor
Michael K. replied:
Dr Simmons at Swedish American across from the post office is awesome. We all see her.
Jennifer P. replied:
We love Dr. Moody as well! Great pediatrician!
Cortney W. replied:
Dr Patricia Moody, office is by Walmart
Tonya C. replied:
Dr Phelan in Rockford
Anais R. replied:
Dr. Robyn here in Belvidere he's great!
Rachael U. replied:
Dr. Moody in belvidere!!
Carol K. replied:
Dr Pacita Pumilia DDS.@pumulia family dental On Mulford's the best in rkfd families been in practice 49 yr. !!! Dr.Alan Kossman DDS. In Belvidere is Amazazazzing too!! For a family GP Dr. Daisy Chacko is wonderful n she's in same clinic as Pediatrics Dr Moody. Good luck!
Stefanie B. replied:
Dr Moody!
Lexi W. replied:
Anais Martinez Ramirez Dr Robyn has passed away.
Katrina W. replied:
Pediatrician Dr Andrew Geddes
Laura H. replied:
Dr. Ian Schermer has been mine and my kids doctor for over 10 years....love him!
Holli B. replied:
Pediatrician Dr. Sharon Rhodes Rockford Health Physicians on Mulford 815-971-2000
Jodie R. replied:
Dr. Renk at Swedish American Woodside off of N. Mulford. He's great with kids and cautious about meds
Okay friends, I have to pick a new doctor for my kids. Devan is 16, so if he has a pediatrician, he'll have to change in 2 years. Any suggestions on who is a great...
Em S. replied:
Michael Potts?
Em S. replied:
Dr. Hutt told my son for his ENTIRE LIFE he was just "dehydrated" when it turns out he has friggin' asthma. 1 · Thursday at 10:34 pm
Em S. replied:
Dr. Hutt told my son for his ENTIRE LIFE he was just "dehydrated" when it turns out he has friggin' asthma.
Em S. replied:
Dr. Kenton Lee? Anyone ever use him?
Em S. replied:
I think i am just going to go with Dr. Rhodes. I always liked her better.
Sara G. replied:
Are you stricted to a certain medical group? I use Dr Lewinski and usually see her or Beth Christiansen...LOVE THEM BOTH! Of course they are Swedes. I know Cara uses Dr Hornbach as a pediatrician at RMH and loves him. If Dr Gander is still at OSF I'm quite a fan of him as well.
Tina B. replied:
The kids and I see Dr. Guffey at Valley Clinic through Swedes. I LOVE her and so do the kids. She is helpful, kind, compassionate, and takes her time. She also has a NP (Ellen) who is just as great.
Looking for a new pediatrician that takes Humana insurance. Hopefully someone with a background in treating kids with autism spectrum disorder. Recommendations?
Matt P. replied:
Kristi and I love Dr. Baptist
Jennifer G. replied:
Dr Baptist is awesome. That's who we went to when we lived in Rockford.
Heather Y. replied:
We love Dr Baptist too! But unfortunately I dont think he takes new patients unless they are newborns:(
Kristi P. replied:
Yup like Matt said, Dr Baptist is the best!
Janet P. replied:
Dr Hutt. Not sure what insurance 815-971-2000
Dean L. replied:
Not sure about insurance but I'd recommend Jane Taylor in Roscoe
So my poor baby girl is sick its been 2 weeks now.. Wtf. Some old doctors I just don't trust I need a new pediatrician any one noo any good ones
Amanda H. replied:
Carissa text me 8152183578
Carissa C. replied:
Kayla Kaila Marie Crawford ur so rite about that he don't beleive in meds an yeah I asked him today he said let it run its corse she's two lil for meds almost 7 months
Carissa C. replied:
Raquel Jefferson try the vics vaporizer it works
Estephania R. replied:
Dr. Maria Martinez
LaTwan D. replied:
Dr. Patterson sucks!!! Jerry Beaty kids go to him and hes to damn old!!! I take my kids to Dr. Manzoor! Shes awesome! She's always ready to prescribe anything my kids need! No questions asked! Sometimes I can just call n the nurse will have a talk with the doctor and have it sent to Walgreens! Its thru OSF tho. Don't know if you like OSF but its the only ppl I trust! Gave up on Rockford Health Systems years ago!!!!
Anyone know of a good pediatrician that takes medical card for a infant in rockford ?? I wanna switch yannas peds doctor , helppp pleaseee.
Karissa P. replied:
His office is on springcreek and Milford. Call 8159712000 ask to be transferred to dr hurts office then just ask if they are accepting new patients with medical card.
Vlatka P. replied:
Dr. Bruce Peterson!! He is amazing! But im not sure if he takes a M.card! He is at Roscoe clinic.
Looking for a good pediatrician in the rockford roscoe area??
Sara W. replied:
Dr. Geddes .. He's off of Alpine but my kids have been going to him since Autumn was a baby .. There's other 1's that work with him that are awesome too:)
Facebook mommies I need some recommendations for a new pediatrician. I have already gone through one and am looking to get rid of the one I have. I'm not picky but some...
Rachel H. replied:
Dr Davis, love love love love love him
Michelle C. replied:
Dr Rodriguez!!!
Taren T. replied:
Dr. Maria Martinez. Rockford Health Systems is the best! Right across from Guilford high school on Churchill Rd.
Hannah N. replied:
Lisa Evans, Dr. Davis' NP is awesome if you don't mind seeing a NP.
Kimberly V. replied:
Dr O mengan is awesome. He is so friendly with the kids. My kids love him.
Lisa W. replied:
Dr. Hutt was able to diagnose kayleighs autism, he is pretty good from what I've heard and he's at Rockford memorial.
Sara G. replied:
Dr. Strutzenburg! All 3 kids see him! Love him!!! Winnebago Rockford clinic
Amber P. replied:
Dr Davis isn't accepting any new patients. However we have seen Dr. Hornbach when Dr. Davis isn't available and I've been very happy with him as well.
Heather F. replied:
Dr Davis is accepting new patients!!
Nicole K. replied:
My kids have been going to Dr Hornbach since they were born we him!
Brittnie S. replied:
Our kids see Dr. Hornback. Or Dr. Beaves is in the same office. She's really nice!
Amy B. replied:
My girls have Dr Baptist and we love him!
Brittnie S. replied:
I heard Dr Baptist is awesome!
Amie J. replied:
Martinez is very good, but we had Dr Rhodes....LOVE HER!!!! Absolutely awesome!!!! She is thru Rockford Health Physicians too...same as Martinez. At least she was when we still lived there....good luck!
Rebeka C. replied:
Dr Rodriguez is great. She was mine and now is landons
Heather F. replied:
Dr Davis!!
Keri B. replied:
Love Dr. Davis!
Kristen W. replied:
Both my girls go to Dr Rhodes! She's awesome! She's with Rkfd health system. Mulford clinic.
Toni B. replied:
We have Dr Martinez and she's always late...but very nice. Dr Rhodes covered for Martinez once and she was very timely and very nice!
Unfortunately my kids doctor is retiring come fall. I am going to miss him terribly and I'm trying not to freak out over needing to find a new one. I need the best of...
Mersade H. replied:
I go to Dr. Jane Taylor with Rmh. My son is special needs as well with a long history and she does amazing with him. Her office is in Roscoe.
Rachel B. replied:
Both my kids went to Dr Angela Rodriguez, she was amazing, she's with Rockford Health/ Mercy.. I believe she is still at the Milford /Spring creek location
Julie D. replied:
Dr. Hornbach is great too. I worked with him for 7 years
Dawn M. replied:
In the Freeport area Dr. Rebecca Pederson is the very best you could ever ask for. She really listens to you.
Jack J. replied:
Dr Baptist is the best
Amy M. replied:
Thank you guys so very much for all the suggestions. One of my kids had Dr. Hornbauch 16 years ago so I'm sure he will be retiring soon too. And thanks for the heads up on Dr. Baptist. I can't go through another one of these. My youngest, 6, has anxiety with change. It took almost 2 years before he wouldn't scream upon anyone new walking into the room. He trusts Dr. Hutt with all his heart, as do I. I wish this didn't have to happen but Dr. Hutt has been around a long time. I'm surprised how many of my personal friends had him growing up. My older kids father had him and he is 47. So it's time. He's has been fantastic but he deserves this rest too. Just wish it would have been 12 years down the road lol
Kathy K. replied:
Dr Hutt is amazing !
Jacquie B. replied:
Dr Baptist
Jodi W. replied:
My D sees Dr. Robin Punsulan in Byron! She is fabulous!!!
Elizabeth A. replied:
Dr Hutt. He's amazing!
Alyssa Z. replied:
Dr. William rank my brother is special needs and goes to him we love him my son also goes there as well he's actually saved my brother's life
Chelsi C. replied:
Dr. Geddes at Woodside or Dr.Mueller at OSF Rock Cut Crossing
Lisa H. replied:
Doctor Hutt Is who I had, my cousins, my sibling, friends, and my daughter have and had as a peds doc. He is the best I know. Highly reccomended!
Tannya L. replied:
Dr.Davis he's with Rockford health/Mercy he's amazing he has been my kids Doctor since the day they were born.
Hello, I will be moving to Rockford soon and am wondering if anyone has recommendations for a pediatrician and or clinic in the area.
Thank you.
Nichol W. replied:
I love my family pediatrician in Buffalo, she is so accommodating and amazing with my daughter. Her name is Natasha Hamann though the Allina Medical Clinic in Buffalo. Buffalo is only 15 min drive from Rockford and they have other clinics in surrounding cities. Just because someone does not have a good experience with a doctor it does not make the whole clinic or hospital bad.
Lorri K. replied:
I use Natasha Hamann also and agree with Nichol West.
Joey M. replied:
Buffalo clinic or St Michael Albertville clinic both are good!
Kali T. replied:
My daughter sees Kayla Anderson at the buffalo allina clinic. I've had other doctors there that I didn't like, but Dr. Anderson is so wonderful with my child. On another note, a lot of my friends take their children to maple grove. Those 2 would be t...See More
Ally M. replied:
Northwest Family Physicians in Plymouth. Dr. Seghadal!
Shari O. replied:
Maple Grove North Clinic. Either Dr. Doorenbose or Dr. Dryer
Krista B. replied:
Southlake Pediatrics in Plymouth, Dr Garvis is AMAZING!!
Kristy Q. replied:
We go to Northwest Family Physicians in Plymouth. We love Shelley Anderson!:)
Rockford Moms: I'm needing to find a doctor for this kiddo. I'd prefer a family doctor, but pediatrician would be fine, too. Any suggestions?
Ann-Marie S. replied:
Dr. Phelan has been Sam's pediatrician from birth. I believe she also doctors the Bixby kids? Jennie Bixby? She's out of the Women's and Children's Clinic off Perryville.
Amy M. replied:
Dr. Phelan is Sophie's dr too! We like her a lot. I have also heard really good things about Dr. Baptist.
Tina B. replied:
We see Dr Geddes (Swedes). He is a great doc, and is flexible with immunizations if you are untraditional about that route.
Tina B. replied:
Ok I should have said Thatcher sees him. After he was born, Ryan and I switched doctors to a family practice doc, Dr Tiffanie Ferry. We love her and she saw TJ too when he was here. But, I have no idea what her stance is on immunizations. But she is a family doctor and will see you and your kids.
Jennie B. replied:
Love, love love Dr Karen Phelan !!!
Heidi S. replied:
Dr. Baptist if he is accepting patients or Dr. Omengan. We have been with him since the twins were born.
So, we need to begin our search for a pediatrician and I have absolutely no idea where to start =/ any suggestions on how to go about selecting a doctor for your child?
Kristy C. replied:
Drs are human just like the rest of us. That's why you find one you trust Dr. Skurka is a wonderful Dr to my boys and was for my sisters and I growing up as well. Honest, straight to the point, knows his stuff! Lol (but not cocky.) He isn't afraid to get another opinion...
Jeanne F. replied:
Dr. Skurka was the one that blew Jake's stomach pain off without any testing. Called it a pulled muscle and 12 hrs later he was in surgery for a ruptured appendix.
Cindi T. replied:
Totally agree.... Dr Skurka
Allison C. replied:
I currently see Dr Skurka but i have my ups and downs with him...as far as rockford, not sure..usually hosptials refer you to one and you go from there..
Kristy C. replied:
Dr. Skurka...simply because he is the BEST:)
Angela R. replied:
Dr. Natalie Drummond she is the best of the best. She is a homeopathy Dr, and she is the best. Her practice is called Whole Child Pediatrics
Courtney K. replied:
Ask your nurses. If you lives out this way we could all give you our suggestions, but since none of these Drs are near you it does not help. Like I said, ask the nurses at the hospital & meet with the ped first. Three reasons why I love my kids ped versus their previous one are; 1. The first dr was a family practice dr. He always made me feel rushed & unimportant. He didn't seem to REALLY care out my kids. I saw him for close to 3 years (looking back, I don't know why). Their current dr is a pediatrician. Which I actually prefer over a family practice dr (but that's just me). He remembers all of my boys by name. Even if I only go in with one boy, he will ask about the others. And he follows through on everything. And goes above and beyond for them all. 2) The first dr-it was just him and his receptionist. Their current dr has 4 nurses in his office who assist with shots (so they can give them all at once), and they can help with most of my questions. 3) Their first dr seemed to be somewhat hard to get a hold of. Only 8-5 basically. Their current dr gets a page sent straight to his phone if you call his office after hours and personally calls you back immediately (no matter what hour). These are just my opinion of what I like and would suggest looking for in a dr near you. Good luck!!!