Pediatrics · Newborn to 18
Big care for little humans.
Well-child visits, vaccines and same-day sick care from pediatricians who get down to eye level — plus a nurse line for the 2 am questions.
Vaccines
always in stock
Stickers
non-negotiable
● Today
Same-day sick visits
for every age, every weekday
Well-child visitsVaccinesNewborn careSick visits todayAsthma & allergiesSports physicalsTeen healthNurse line 24/7
Ages & stages
Every age has its own questions.
0 – 12 months
Newborns
Home from the hospital? We see babies within three days, with feeding and sleep support included.
1 – 4 years
Toddlers
Milestones, vaccines and all the bumps, rashes and fevers of the busiest years.
5 – 12 years
Kids
School and sports physicals, allergies, asthma and growing pains, explained to them too.
13 – 18 years
Teens
Confidential time with the doctor, mental health check-ins and the move to adult care.
Check-up calendar
Never miss a milestone.
Twelve visits in the first three years, then one a year. We send a reminder before each one, and vaccines are given during the same visit.
3–5
days
First check after birth
1
month
Growth & feeding
2
months
First vaccines
4
months
Vaccines
6
months
Vaccines & solids
9
months
Development check
12
months
Vaccines & first steps
15
months
Vaccines
18
months
Speech & autism screen
2
years
Toddler check-up
3
years
Vision & hearing
4+
years
Every year after
Nurse line, 24/7
Fever at 2 am? Call us.
Our pediatric nurses answer day and night, every day of the year. They will tell you whether it can wait for the morning, book you the first slot — or send you to the right place now.
Our pediatricians
Gentle hands, silly voices.
Accepting new patients
Pediatrics
Grace Holloway
Nurse Practitioner — Same-Day Care
★ 4.9 · 521 reviews
Accepting new patients
Pediatrics
Dr. Elena Ruiz
Pediatrician
★ 5.0 · 338 reviews
First visit
What to bring
- Insurance card and a photo ID
- Vaccine record from your previous doctor
- Hospital discharge papers for newborns
- A list of medicines and allergies
- A favorite toy — it helps more than you think
Parent stories
Happy kids, calmer parents.
★★★★★
“My son now asks to go.”
Dr. Ruiz is wonderful with kids. She explains everything to my son first, then to me. The vaccine room has a sticker wall — it has turned check-ups into a treat.
Priya S.
Parent of a 6-year-old
★★★★★
“A lifeline in the first weeks.”
As first-time parents we had a hundred questions. The nurse line answered every one of them, and the lactation consultant was a lifesaver. Our daughter is thriving.
Marcus D.
Dad of a newborn
★★★★★
“Vaccines without the tears.”
My twins hate needles. The nurses used numbing cream and a bubble machine, and both were done before they noticed. That is a small miracle.
Jenna W.
Mom of twins
For parents
Answers for busy parents.
What parents ask us most — from fevers to vaccines.
Still have a question?
Our front desk answers within minutes during opening hours.
When should I bring my child in for a fever?
Call us straight away for any fever in a baby under three months. For older children, call if the fever lasts more than two days, if your child seems very unwell or is not drinking — or whenever you are worried. The nurse line is open 24/7.
Do you follow the recommended vaccine schedule?
Yes, we follow the CDC schedule and keep every routine vaccine in stock. If your child is behind, we build a catch-up plan with you.
Can I stay with my teen during the visit?
Of course. From age 12 we also offer a few minutes of confidential time alone with the doctor, which helps teens learn to talk about their health.
Do you see children with complex needs?
Yes. Our pediatricians coordinate with specialists, schools and therapists, and longer appointments can be booked for children who need more time.
What if my child gets sick on a weekend?
Call the nurse line. Saturday morning sick visits are available, and the nurse will tell you if urgent care or the ER is the better choice.
Visit us
A clinic made for kids.
Separate waiting areas for sick and healthy children, a play corner, changing tables and a stroller park at the entrance.
2140 N Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60614
Same-day sick visits every weekday. Late clinic on Thursdays until 8pm.
- Monday8:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Tuesday8:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Wednesday8:00 am – 7:00 pm
- Thursday8:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Friday8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Saturday9:00 am – 2:00 pm
- SundayClosed