24/7 ANSWERING SERVICE: 708-361-3300 | DIAL 911 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY PALOS PARK: 708-361-3300 | MOKENA: 708-479-7337 | TELEVISIT/PATIENT PORTAL PLANNING YOUR VISIT PAY YOUR BILL HOME OUR TEAM OUR OFFICE NEW PATIENTS DOSING CHARTS COVID FAQS FAQS DOWNLOAD FORMS CAREERS PEDIATRIC BLOG Welcome to Southwest Pediatrics Caring for children from birth through 21 years old Southwest Pediatrics is thrilled to offer Pfizer/Biontech’s COVID 19 vaccine to all childen 5 years and older. We are now scheduling appointments to receive the vaccine! Please call our offices to schedule your child’s two-dose series . Questions about the vaccine and its authorization, please check our our own Dr. Surasek and Dr Deshpande discussing the vaccine: 2020 brought the 40th anniversary of Southwest Pediatrics and one of our most challenging years to date, specifically COVID-19 in our community. In 2021, through in-house COVID- 19 testing and vaccinations, we are happy to help our families get back to school safely! In addition, we continue to offer the same quality medical care (in person and virtually through Televistis) to the children of the Southwest suburbs of Chicago. Per the recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatrics, we never stopped routine well child care and continued to deliver the RIGHT VACCINE at the RIGHT TIME to ensure that pandemics of the past remain in our past! We were honored by our families recognizing our practics as Best of the Southtown. CARING FOR CHILDREN FROM BIRTH THROUGH 21 YEARS OLD We are a full service general pediatric office serving Chicago’s southwest suburbs with offices in Palos Park and Mokena. YOU WANT THE BEST FOR YOUR CHILD At Southwest Pediatrics, we are your partners in ensuring the very best health care for your child. At every visit, your child will be examined and treated by a board-certified pediatrician, with the support of registered nurses and medical assists. Our physicians will always take the time to listen to your concerns and answer all of your questions, so you will leave our office certain that your child is receiving the best medical care possible. We truly believe that every patient is the most important patient! YOU WANT PROMPT AND CONVENIENT CARE We offer same-day visits Monday through Saturday for children who are ill or otherwise in need of immediate care. For well exams, sports and school physicals, and other non-urgent appointments, our front desk will schedule a time that is convenient for your busy schedule. We also have nurses available to answer questions during office hours, and, of course, our physicians are on call 24 hours, 7 days a week through our answering service. PHYSICIAN PROFILES FAQ HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS SERVICES PLANNING YOUR VISIT TELEVISIT/PATIENT PORTAL YOUR CHILD’S SAFETY YOUR CHILD’S HEALTH The Southwest Pediatrics Baby Care booklet OFFICE LOCATIONS Palos Park Office 8100 W 119th St, STE 400 Palos Park, IL 60464 phone (708)361-3300, fax (708)361-8139 Office Hours (subject to chage): M-Th 9:30 am-7pm F 9:30-5pm S 9:30-3pm Mokena Office 9400 Bormet Dr, Suite 4 Mokena, IL 60448 Phone (708)479-7337 Fax (708)361-8139 Office Hours (subject to change): M-Th 9:30 am-7pm F 9:30-5pm S 9:30-3pm PEDIATRIC BLOG lll The contents of the Southwest Pediatrics website (the "Site"), such as text, graphics, images, and other materials ("Content") contained on it are for informational purposes only. The Content is intended for the general public's understanding and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. 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Palos Park Office One Park Place 8100 W. 119th St. Palos Park, IL 60464 Tel: (708) 361-3300 Fax: (708) 361-8139 Mokena Office 9400 Bormet Drive Mokena, IL 60448 Tel: (708) 479-7337 Fax: (708) 361-8139