Site navigation
Make an Appointment
Other Quick Links
Donate

MEDICAID NOTICE: Lurie Children’s continues to serve all patients enrolled in Medicaid. As a safety-net hospital, we will continue providing high-quality care to every child who needs us.

AVISO SOBRE MEDICAID: Lurie Children’s continúa atendiendo a todos los pacientes inscritos en Medicaid. Como hospital perteneciente a la red de protección social, continuaremos brindando atención de alta calidad a cada niño que nos necesite.

Lurie Children’s Home Specialties & ConditionsTransitioning to Adult CarePlanning to Transition to Adult Care Find Adult Healthcare Providers

Find Adult Healthcare Providers

One of the hardest parts of transitioning may be finding the right doctors to care for you as an adult. Below are a few tips to make your search as easy as possible.

  • Start early − a year or two before your 18th birthday
  • Be sure to ask your current doctors about their transition policy
  • Talk to friends and others who have a similar condition or situation, including disease-specific organizations
  • Contact your current insurance provider for suggestions
  • Download and review our “Do You Have Adult Doctors?” worksheet: English | Español

Prepare for Your First Visit

Typical things to do before a first appointment include: