Advanced General Pediatrics & Primary Care
Overview
The Division of Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care at Lurie Children's offers pediatric primary care services as well as a broad range of pediatric specialties, caring for children from the time of birth through adolescence. Members of our division are also actively engaged in education, research, and advocacy activities at Lurie Children’s as well as at local, regional, and national levels.
Our experienced, multi-disciplinary team includes board-certified attending physicians in general pediatrics, specialized experts, advanced practice nurses, fellows, and resident physicians.
Patient Care
Primary Care - Lurie Children’s Pediatrics
Our Primary Care physicians are here for your child whether they are healthy or sick, offering comprehensive primary care services including well child check-ups, sick visits, back-to-school physicals, immunizations, and more. With a focus on prevention, growth, development, and chronic disease management, we believe in caring for the whole child, partnering with parents and caregivers to help them support their child’s health needs. Additionally, our providers specialize in providing primary care for children with complex medical and behavioral needs. Social work and mental health support is also available.
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In addition to primary care services, our division has specialized experts who focus on the following pediatric clinical areas:
Our Providers
The following physicians and advanced practice nurses specialize in primary care. Please note, not all of our specialists are available at every location. Select their names to learn more about their special interest areas and locations.
Tomitra Latimer, MD
Interim Division Head of Advanced General Pediatrics & Primary Care; Medical Director, Lurie Children's Pediatrics at Deming; Clinical Practice Director, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Nina L. Alfieri, MD, MS
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Audrey G. Brewer, MD, MPH
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Lucas B. Bruton, MD
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Alyssa Cohen, MD, MSc
Attending Physician, Academic General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Catherine J. Fergie, MD
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Carolyn C. Foster, MD, MS
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care; Director, Health@Home Initiative, Stanley Manne Children’s Research Institute; Yaeger Family Research Scholar
Mariana Glusman, MD
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care; Medical Director, Schreiber Family Center for Early Childhood Health & Wellness; Associate Medical Director, Patrick M. Magoon Institute for Healthy Communities
Ruchi S. Gupta, MD, MPH
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care; Mary Ann and J. Milburn Smith Research Professorship for a Sr. Scientist in Child Health Research
Nia J. Heard-Garris, MD, MBA, MSc
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Kristin Kan, MD, MPH, MSc
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Kathleen M. Kelly, MD, MPH
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Jennifer D. Kusma, MD, MS
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Robert H. Listernick, MD
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care; Director, Diagnostic and Consultation Services; Co-Director, Neurofibromatosis Clinic
Caren Mangarelli, MD, MS
Medical Director, Wellness and Weight Management Program; Co-Director, Pediatric Bariatric Surgery Program; Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Bako A. Orionzi, MD, MSc
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
John James F. Parker, MD
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Leela Patel, MD
Clinician-Educator and Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Maheen Quadri, MD
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Preethi L. Raghupatruni, MD
Medical Director, Lurie Children's Pediatrics in Uptown; Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Sylvia M. Robinson, MD
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics & Primary Care
Alexandra A. Ryan, MD
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Robert J. Sanchez, MD
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Sandra M. Sanguino, MD
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Deborah L. Schwartz, MD
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Avni Singh, MD
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Kathryn A. Sunderbruch, MD
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Priya V. Tumuluru, MD
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Sharon Unti, MD
Director, Pediatric Residency Program
Amy L. Walz, MD
Section Head, Oncology; Clinical Practice Director, Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders
Amy L. Whalen, MD
Attending Physician, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Jeanna M. Carlson, APRN-NP, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner, Almost Home Kids
Teri M. Kawalski, MSN, APRN, CPNP-AC/PC
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Jaclyn Kripas, APRN-NP, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner, Almost Home Kids
Sarah H. Neault, BSN, MSN, CPNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner for Wellness and Weight Management Clinic
Tara M. Seider, MSN, APRN-NP, CPNP-PC
Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Advanced General Pediatrics and Primary Care
Catherine Alviti, MS, RD, LDN
Registered Dietitian
Education & Advocacy
Advocacy
Advocating on behalf of children and pediatricians is a priority for faculty and staff in the Division. Our goal is to discover ways to go beyond the individual clinical experiences we have with our patients. We work to identify solutions, help change community norms, and support public health policies that protect children’s health and well-being.
Education & Training
Educating the next generation of pediatricians is central to our mission. Attending physicians provide teaching and mentorship for medical students, fellows, resident physicians, and other healthcare professionals in training. They participate in resident conferences, fellow workshops, and a variety of other educational events. Our faculty are consistently recognized by trainees and awarded for their excellence in teaching and mentorship.
Research
Our physicians and researchers engage in many research projects including:
- Evaluating health care delivery and health care priorities for children with medical complexity, special healthcare needs, and disability in the Foster Health Laboratory run by Carolyn Foster;
- Investigating the role of Adversity, Racism, Inequities, Structures and Empowerment in the ARISE Health Laboratory run by Nia Heard-Garris;
- Research surrounding the use of digital technology and improving pediatric asthma management in the Kan Collaboratory run by Kristin Kan;
- The Center for Allergy and Asthma Research (CFAAR) aims to find answers and shape policy surrounding food allergy, asthma and allergic conditions with primary investigator, Ruchi Gupta.
Advanced General Pediatrics News & Stories
GLP-1 Medications for Obesity: A Parent's Guide
Our experts offer a parent's guide to GLP-1 obesity medications for adolescents and teens, which covers FDA-approved options, safety data, side effects, nutrition tips and questions to ask your doctor.
Is Your Child Dehydrated? Here's What Every Parent Should Know
Dehydration can look a bit different for everyone. We take a closer look at some common questions people may ask about dehydration.
Blood Pressure in Kids: What Parents Need to Know
This guide helps parents understand what's normal, recognize warning signs, and take action with simple lifestyle changes that can make a big difference in their child's heart health.
Most Parents Aware of Early Peanut Introduction Guidelines, But Confused About Details
Feeding babies peanut-containing foods as early as possible can help prevent peanut allergy, but a new study reveals parents need more clarity on the purpose, risks, and timing of early peanut introduction guidelines.
Kids' Wellness Matters Podcast Ep. 28: Supporting Your Kid's Healthy Weight
Science has shown us that obesity is a common health condition and it really goes beyond just nutrition and physical activity or just calories and calories out. Our expert shares her insights into the multifaceted nature of childhood obesity, including genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors.
Why Childhood Immunizations Are Important
Worried about vaccination schedules or vaccine safety? Get expert answers on how vaccines work, why they're vital for kids, their safety and practical tips for tracking your child's immunization schedule.
Philanthropy
Your support is vital in helping us continue to make a difference in the lives of patients and families. Lurie Children's relies on philanthropic funding to enhance its programs, services and research for children. To learn more, please e-mail the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago Foundation at foundation@luriechildrens.org or call 312.227.7500.