I would not recommend the practice to ANYONE. The practice is run like a business and does not…read moretake into considering the health and needs of its patients. Lake Shore pediatrics abruptly dropped all 5 kids from the practice due to my hesitation to give my oldest daughter a vaccine. They cancelled my other 4 kids well visits and said we could only return for 30 days for sick visits. My kids have some complex medical needs and they left them without any care. I am beyond frustrated. We liked their doctor (Rilina Ghosh) but the practice is run poorly.

We've been patients at this pediatric office for 13 years and have trusted them with our daughter's…read morecare throughout her childhood. Unfortunately, our recent experience left us extremely disappointed. I called ahead to let the office know we were running a few minutes late as a courtesy. When we arrived--within what I understood to be the standard 15-minute grace period--we were told they would not be seeing us. I asked if they could make an exception, given our long-standing relationship and the fact that we did call ahead, but was told very firmly, "We only see patients who arrive on time." What was most surprising was how unprofessional the interaction felt. The receptionist told us we could sit in the lobby, but there was no guarantee when or if they'd be able to fit us in. She also stated that the decision came directly from the head doctor of the practice which was especially disappointing after over a decade of care. We understand that schedules are tight and policies are necessary, but there was no flexibility, compassion, or consideration shown--not even a reasonable explanation that we called ahead of time. It's unfortunate to be treated this way after so many years, and we're now re-evaluating whether this is the kind of practice we want to continue trusting with our child's healthcare.

Dr Friedman is just another pretentious doctor with no regard for other people's time, but his time…read moreironically is very valuable. After being rescheduled because of this doctors valuable needs to reschedule on a whim, we were sent away for being one minute late over their ten minute buffer. We even had a call with the office who knew our timing. So to be sent away when an expectation was set is pretty gross. I cannot begin to count how many times my time hadn't mattered for doctors and just another example of entitlement. No regard for my work schedule or time. If you don't mind an egotistical man, Friedmans the one for you.

My daughter had a sick visit with Dr. Ward. We liked her so much I scheduled our yearly…read moreappointments with her. Unfortunately I received a call yesterday from the office manager saying we wouldn't be a good fit for the office and need to cancel my appointment due to not receiving a flu shot and HPV at 11years old. I spoke with 2 different women, I'm not sure which one was ruder! I think I dodged a bullet here!

Truly the best pediatricians on the north shore. I have been going there for over 20 years and…read morestill feel the same way. The only downside is they never answer the phone (this is a new problem). I recently waited on hold twice for over 25 minutes and finally drove there with my phone in hand. The receptionist was just sitting there - my call was still on hold. Very frustrating. Overall would recommend because of the doctors. They are top rate.

Quick easy appointments with friendly doctors. We've tried a few, no complaints so far. Lindenhurst…read moreoffice is convenient. Multiple offices and multiple doctors for your convenience.

This doctor took over for Dr. Sana Attar, who has been my childrens' pediatrician for 10 years. Dr…read more Attar couldn't have found a better replacement! She is attentive, caring, and her diagnosis have been spot on. I strongly recommend her!

my family and I have been patient of Lake Forest Pediatrics for over 15 years. We fell on hard…read moretimes and missed two payments in 15 years. One payment was for $77, the other was for $50. The office stated that we could not return because we had those we didn't pay those two bills at one point. I was able to get us reinstated however our insurance changed because I was recently unemployed. Because our insurance changed to Medicaid, I noticed that it was difficult appointments and . I can clearly see that people with Medicaid are treated different than others.

If you're looking for a pediatrician to build a relationship with and who takes time to get to know…read moreyour child and family, this is not the place. You'll see a different doctor with every visit, the get you out the door as fast as they can, phones are always down, and they're always backed up due to "high volumes of calls or patients."

Great doctor, especially if you are looking for a pediatrician with a more relaxed style. He's also…read morea father of 5, so he has personal experience with children. Excellent.

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I am extremely disappointed with how this office handled an already stressful situation for our…read morefamily. My son is having surgery, and about two weeks ago the office agreed to complete paperwork required for me to use a caregiver leave benefit through my employer so I could care for him during his recovery. The office was aware of the upcoming procedure and had plenty of notice. During my son's pre-op visit, I specifically asked Dr. Donovan-Hunt about the paperwork. She seemed concerned that she was not the pediatrician officially listed on his chart, even though she has seen my son on multiple occasions, but she assured me that Dr. Glikesberg, who is listed as his pediatrician, would complete the forms when he returned. Now, the day before my son's surgery, I received a call from the front desk questioning who had determined that I needed time off to care for my son and telling me that I did not need this time. I found it incredibly inappropriate and upsetting to have office staff questioning my need or desire to use a legitimate benefit provided by my employer. Whether I choose to use an available caregiver benefit to be present for my child after surgery should not be dismissed in this manner. I was then told that Dr. Glikesberg would not complete the paperwork because he was not the physician who performed the pre-op visit -- despite what I had previously been told. If the office was unwilling or unable to complete these forms, that should have been communicated to me when they received them two weeks ago, not the day before surgery when our family is already nervous and stressed. What disappointed me most was the lack of compassion and empathy in how the situation was handled. There was no acknowledgment of how difficult it is for a parent preparing for their child's surgery or of the unnecessary stress caused by waiting until the last minute to tell us this. Thankfully, my son's surgeon has agreed to complete the paperwork, so the issue will ultimately be resolved. However, this experience has completely changed how I feel about this pediatric practice. As a healthcare provider myself who also takes care of patients and families, I understand that offices have policies and physicians have limits on what they are comfortable certifying. What I cannot understand is the lack of communication, empathy, and professionalism in how this was handled. I am very disappointed and would encourage parents to consider a pediatric practice where they feel their concerns and their child's needs will be treated with compassion, especially during something as stressful as surgery. Update: I received a call today from the practice manager, Valerie. She personally reached out to ask about my experience and apologized for how the situation had been handled. I was genuinely impressed by how seriously she took my concerns. She was grateful for the feedback, and it was apparent that her call was not simply to apologize, but to truly understand where the process had gone wrong and how their procedures and communication could be improved going forward. I greatly appreciate both Dr. Gliksburg and Valerie reaching out personally. Their responses made a significant difference in how I feel about the situation and showed me that the practice does take patient and family concerns seriously. I know that mistakes and communication breakdowns can happen. What matters greatly is how an organization responds when concerns are brought to its attention. I was very disappointed by the original experience, but I am equally appreciative of how seriously the practice took my feedback afterward and the effort they made to address it.

A wonderful practice! The practice has been around for decades, and has a solid reputation and…read moreloyal customer base. All the doctors place care of the patient first, and at any given time one of them can be reached 24/7 by office visit, phone, or special appointment. New parents are their specialty, and as father of 3 children who are patients of the wonderful doctors I can personally attest to all of the above!

Advice: Avoid if possible!…read more Dr. Hozman was the in house pediatrician at the time of my son's birth in 2018. As we had not selected one yet, we went with the in house at Advocate Condell Medical Center. As a pediatrician, no complaints. General expectations were standard and the in room visits for my son were typical and brief. Friendly enough, answered any questions we had (didn't have any as normal birth and this was our second son). She saw my son Asher the 16th and 17th. My son was born on the 16th. It wasn't until the bill came afterwards that the issues started. The receptionist/operations lady at her office was rude and extremely unhelpful. After receiving charges for 3 days of her time listed, 11/16, 11/17, 11/18, I called in to dispute. My wife was discharged the 17th, so I was surprised to see charges on the 18th. Who would've been seen on the 18th if we were discharged on the 17th? As I was asking clarifying questions regarding this 18th charge, the lady I spoke with became condescending and belligerent. This conversation ended shortly after as she suggested to have Dr. Hozman return a call to me (None). Two days later, I've received a bill for 3 days, this time adjusted to 11/15, 11/16, 11/17. Funny, Asher was born the 16th. Who did she see the 15th? Our discharge papers from Condell lists the 17th. Advice: Avoid. This has been an unorganized practice at best and a complete displeasure.

From the owner: Hawthorn Pediatric Associates is proud to offer the highest standard in comprehensive, acute, and…read morepreventative pediatric care in Vernon Hills. We practice personalized, patient-focused medical services for patients from newborn to 23 years old. We understand the important steps of a child's health development and tailor our preventative health plans to each child's wellness needs. Lead by board-certified pediatrician Wendy J. Hozman, M.D., our accessible team is dedicated to your child's well being and will provide nurturing and respectful care at each visit. Parents and their children will always receive the medical attention they need and deserve. Our pediatric services include: Primary care Preventative medicine Ear, nose, and throat treatments Immunizations Childhood skin disorders We are available to our patients 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and are pleased to accept most insurance plans. Call us today

This is one of the best doctors offices I've ever been to I have to bring 2 kids and I love how…read morenice everyone is they make it so easy for me and it's quick so I definitely recommend this place never going anywhere else!!!

We've been going there for 3 years and we love the doctors so much! The ladies at the front aren't…read moresuper nice but the doctors are phenomenal! Very caring and you can tell they love the children. We highly recommend Dr. Andy and Dr. Kornfield.

I find the reception staff can sometimes be incredibly dismissive. It's such a cliche but it's…read morefrustrating for sure! There used to be a member of staff that came from Elm St Paediatrics who was wonderful but she's left I think as I last saw her working the desk at the hospital next door. After Covid it was impossible to get an appointment. One time I rang Lake Shore the receptionist told me they don't do any sick visits. It took a few calls to realise she meant that sick visits were only being held at Libertyville! Which is fine, but just communicate that somehow other than a mass email which will get sent to junk! But this call left me feeling disappointed at the level of service being offered and so a lot of my kids' needs went to a local urgent care because they could actually get seen. The doctors are overall good although I resent being patronised and I have left a few appts with my kids, expecting for that appt to be the last. One doctor has been outstanding though and that is Dr Nelson. Unfortunately she is moving out of state. That's a true loss to the practice. I understand 2 new doctors arrive in a few weeks.

From the owner: Welcome to Lake Shore Pediatrics!read more