For my very first review I wanted to give it to this pediatric group. My son has been coming here from newborn til 8 years old. But unfortunately we moved to California so we had to say goodbye. (Honestly can't even find good doctors compared to them here still). They are very compassionate and truly love what they do for the kids and their families. My son was seeing Dr. Freed (He is THE Best!!!) But he also saw Dr. Ramana & Dr. Gruszka for sick visits and they are also wonderful. Dr. Freed was very patient with all the questions and concerns we had at every visit. He took his time to listen and make sure we understood everything before we would leave. He gave good resources & explanation. He was not the type of doctor who would just give you medication and not give you a chance or input on what you want/don't want. He makes the plans along with you! My son liked coming to see him and out of all the doctors he sees he always ask when we see his other specialist if we can see Dr. Freed instead. The nursing & front desk staff their are very sweet too and we were able to see the same faces usually when we came. Also, got to know some of them on first name basis. They were caring and interacted with my son well. Very patient people. Overall, I would recommend this clinic to anyone. As someone who works in healthcare we are usually careful (very picky) on who we trust with our care and I cannot say anything negative about the providers here! I miss them as my son's healthcare team! read more

I was recommended this office thru MacNeil hospital, the doctor told me this was a good doctor to go to "Dr.Freed" . Although I do believe he is very intelligent and a good doctor im afraid he is just too old to still be working and im just being practical. He takes so long to say one sentence mostly saying "ummm" and trying to find the right words to use. Very nice man never treated me bad or made me feel uncomfortable or anything. Now Kayla on the other hand I felt was rude and unprofessional with her responses to me as if I should know why my daughter is sick or just made me feel like I didn't know things I was "supposed" to know . I felt very judged because I look very young im 26 but felt as if she was talking to me like I was the child in the room. I brought my mother a few times to make sure I wasn't just having mom guilt or just mistaken about how I was being treated , my mom agreed . She also would address my mom in the room telling her things about my child & how to care for her like as if I was the child not the parent . I never brought this to anyone's attention in the office I just simply stated I did not want Kayla being my daughter's doctor but it's only her or dr . Freed. They scheduled me with Kayla multiple times after I expressed to them I was not comfortable with that . I've changed doctors since then, obviously. just writing this because I would love to inform the younger mothers out there , you know when you're being judged or talked to like a child & the thing is, im not even that young I've seen younger mothers but regardless should not be judged for bringing a beautiful baby to this world. The ladies in the front are great !! just putting this out there byeee read more

I must say this is one of the best doctors offices. I have a newborn daughter and she is seen by Dr. Kayla conrad. First dr. Kayla listens to you and always ask if u have any questions or concerns about the baby. She is very knowledgeable and I trust her 100% with my baby. The entire staff is great and friendly and also it's a beautiful atmosphere. read more

If I could, it would be zero stars. The wait is always ridiculous. This last time, 90 plus minutes. One woman walked in with her kid without an appointment and was literally out within 30 minutes, while others waited. If one Dr. is overbooked, then patients should have the option to see the available Dr. to expedite their visit. Doctors provide a service. If a restaurant has you waiting 90 minutes for your food due to incompetence or time miss management, they comp your meal. I expected better service at this place. read more

My wife and I found Dr. Marc Freed online when our daughter was born this was 4 years ago now. He is the BEST. He cares and explains everything to you and is very gentle with the kids. We have now both of our kids registered with him and he is our main Dr. for our kids. I would recommend Dr. Freed to anyone who is looking for a VERY good and amazing doctor. read more

Not totally terrible but not great especially if you have a newborn. It took two hours for them to complete my babies 4 month vaccines and one of the nurses rudely asked near the end of the appointment why my baby was crying. Umm, let's see... It's cause he ate, was only in his diaper waiting for shots for over an hour and the doctor hurt him by stretching his legs weird and digging in his ears several times to look inside and hurt him again. That was my last appointment. They should never be that long especially when they are that young. Not to mention the office is outdated and feels dirty. I know that shouldn't really matter but it's definitely not the nicest doctors office. What they are good at is scheduling appointments, sending reminders and giving ample samples of formula and their customer service is good too. read more

I recommend Dr. Marc Freed to any one needing a pediatrician! Dr. Freed is fabulous! He spends time with you and you child, answering any questions, providing helpful suggestions and recommendations. If he doesnt have the answer, he will tell you so! AND he will look into it and get back to you, without you needing to stay on him to do so! He is personable and down to earth. And most importantly he knows his stuff! He is involved in the medical community and keeps himself informed on all the lastest without forgetting the old tried and true! He is a fabulous doctor and a wonderful human being! Don't know what we would have done without him. My son has been seeing Dr. Freed since third grade and is now a senior in high school. He has taken great care to be sure my son is healthy and informed! His staff is friendly and polite. They always do whatever they can to get you scheduled as quickly as possible. Love the new location! Can't say I ever had a bad experience at FGM Pediatrics. read more

If I could give them a zero I would. It was our first appointment and Dr Gruszka was super judgmental of me and my children, offering opinions that were unwarranted and not necessary. Appointment lasted over 2 hours for a physical, everything was disorganized and late. She scared me on my sons blood pressure and weight so I went to our old doctor for a re-check today. They told me her readings and there's were all within range and since his height was 97 percentile, his weight was fine as well! Soooo frustrating!!! read more

I've been bringing my daughter to FGM pediatrics since she was born and she is now 15, Dr's are great! Since they moved to north riverside they take forever to call you in I've waited over 2hrs and front desk has an issue if we get there early!!!! They shouldn't give appointments if they are going to make people wait LONG!! Girls at the front desk are extremely rude!!!! Especially one girl named Sandra , there is another one Maritza that is always on the phone and ignores you when you come to the front desk RUDE And gets mad if you ask a question!! Time for me to start looking for another Dr!!! Horrible service for front desk!!!!! read more

I received care from FGM Pediatrics from birth until after my 18th birthday and I was thrilled with the experience. There was nothing better than getting a sticker for being cooperative during my appointments. Once, when I was in third grade, my doctor went through several tests and successfully diagnosed me as having pertussis (whooping cough), even though I was supposedly immunized. It was a tough diagnosis, but my doctor came through for me and got me the help I needed! Ever since, my pediatrician never forgot me because I was "the one with whooping cough." :-) The doctors are personable, great with kids, etc. I highly recommend FGM Pediatrics! Note: I have never been to the new office location. read more

I've been taking my kids to FGM for almost 18 years now. All of the three pediatricians working there are very knowledgeable and patient. They will pay attention to your concerns and patiently explain. My kid's actual pediatrician has been Dr. Gruszka. I would highly recommend her. A wonderful human being. read more

De. Freed is great and very patient. My last visit My son was being loud and misbehaving and Dr. Freed kept so calm and even provided me some helpful tips on how to respond to his behavior. My kids like going there and me too. read more

Of all the reviews I have written, this one is the most important. My two sons have been seen by Dr. Freed since birth and he is a wonderful pediatrician! He will make you feel like you are the only appointment and answer all of your questions and address any concerns. He is very smart and personable, and so helpful with all the issues with both of my sons needing referrals to specialists and ordering special tests and lab work. All in all, it is comforting to know my kids are under such good care and I am thankful for that! read more

I would highly recommend Dr Freed! He will spend time with your children and will never make you feel rushed. He explains everything very thoroughly. You can tell he just loves his job! read more

They have a new office which is super nice but I think this has the old location listed. We see Dr. Marc Freed who is very balanced. We tend to not worry unless someone tells us to worry and Dr. Freed is not an alarmist, but he is extremely up on all issues so if you have questions he'll provide you with thorough and thoughtful information. He tends to run late so booking an early appt in the day works well. Sometimes waits can be long later in the day but regardless I often recommend Dr. Freed to friends. read more

We were recommended to FGM by our hospital's pediatrician in Chicago. The practice has 4 pediatricians and we have seen two of the four. My husband and I feel very comfortable asking questions and getting advice from their doctors. They always take time during appointments to address concerns and questions. They are also very accomodating with last minute appointments when our child is sick. The front office staff is also very helpful. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone in the area. read more

Honestly the best pediatricians we've dealt with, and we are incredibly happy to have found them. Generally my daughters see Dr. Gruszka when visiting, but we've seen all the doctors at this office and they, along with the nurses, are all warm, kind, knowledgeable and helpful. Dr. Gruszka in particular is always very welcoming, prompt and really good with my daughters. The office is clean, appointments are never a problem to work around our schedules and the location is convenient. I would HIGHLY recommend FGM to anyone, and we will always trust our children with them, which is the highest compliment I can give. read more

Dr Freed is Absolutely the best pediatrician i have ever come across. He takes his time and is very thorough!!!!

Dr. Gruszka is an excellent pediatrician! She was my pediatrician for 11 years and when I had my daughter I knew without a doubt, I would want Dr. Gruszka to be her doctor! She listens to any and all concerns & has always guided us in the best direction; she is very positive and easy to talk to. She always made my husband and I feel comfortable as new parents and every doctor appointment was a wonderful experience all around. Dr. Gruszka is as good as it gets when it comes to an excellent doctor! I couldn't possibly recommend her enough!!!!!!! read more

We have been going to FGM pediatrics for 10years now since our first child was born, and would highly recommend this practice to everyone. Dr. Freed really takes his time with you and makes sure that all of your questions are answered. He really does look out for your child's best interests. And because he is so attentive, he does tend to run late between appointments, so I agree with one of the other reviews about booking an early appointment. :) read more

I have had my kids with FGM pediatrics for 12 years and let me tell you it has completely gone down hill from years ago. None of the girls who answer the phone know what they are talking about, everyone tells u a different answer , i have even got different answers about the office hours! I have been trying to get a simple referral for a week so my son can get a CT scan at hospital and i have been told just fax what eye dr wrote and will fax you the referral , to oh well it takes a few days, to oh yea we got ur fax but u dont need a referral just call Mac Neal and make an appointment! So i do that and no i need a referral that has certain info on it !!! That was Tuesday since then i have left two messages for someone to call me back re referral it is now Friday i called Dr yesterday and she said shes nt sure Sandra handles referrals I will leave message for her and she will call u at 8 am. Did i get a call back no! i call next day late afternoon and she acted like she didnt know i left messages said well who told u u need a referral ( UM HOSPITAL WILL NT MK APPT FOR CT SCAN W/ OUT REFERRAL!) She asked didnt u talk to Dr gruska i adv yes and she said u handle referrals and she said u would call me first thing in am she said well im nt a Dr ! OMG absolutely no one including the Dr knows anything! I have three kids there and a baby on way i will definitely be looking for new doctors!! read more