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26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pediatrician in Palatine, IL
Palatine Pediatrics is a small, solo-physician practice dedicated to providing comprehensive pediatric care for infants, children, and adolescents. Since 2000, our board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Christine Duong, has prioritized building long-term partnerships with families through consistent, compassionate care. We emphasize preventive medicine, including routine check-ups, immunizations, and early screenings for developmental and health concerns. Our office offers same-day sick appointments and convenient Saturday morning hours to accommodate working parents. In-house lab testing for strep, influenza, hemoglobin, and lead levels ensures timely diagnostics.We provide free prenatal consultations to help expecting parents make informed healthcare decisions. Located in Palatine, Illinois, we serve families across the Northwest Chicago suburbs with a focus on trust and continuity of care. Our practice adheres strictly to CDC and AAP immunization guidelines to protect both individual patients and the broader community. We maintain affiliations with local hospitals and stay current with evolving pediatric medical standards. Our commitment to transparency includes clear communication about treatment plans and expectations.
Services
Pediatric Care
Immunizations
Lab Testing
Prenatal Consultations
School Physicals
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer same-day sick appointments for urgent care needs
- Our office provides in-office lab testing for faster results
- We follow CDC and AAP immunization guidelines to protect communities
- Dr. Duong has over 20 years of pediatric experience in local suburbs
- We offer free prenatal consultations for expecting parents
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics
Services
Pediatric Care
Comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents includes routine check-ups, growth monitoring, and management of acute/chronic conditions. Our practice emphasizes preventive care through regular screenings and developmental assessments. We provide personalized treatment plans tailored to each child's unique needs while maintaining continuity of care through consistent physician-patient relationships.
Immunizations
Full immunization services follow CDC and AAP guidelines, including hepatitis B, DTaP, MMR, varicella, and HPV vaccines. We require strict adherence to recommended schedules to ensure maximum protection for individual patients and community health. Our practice maintains detailed immunization records and provides school/health forms for daycare, camp, and sports participation.
Lab Testing
In-office lab services include rapid strep tests, influenza detection, hemoglobin analysis, and lead screening. These diagnostic capabilities enable immediate results and timely treatment decisions during appointments. We ensure accurate testing procedures meet clinical standards while minimizing patient wait times for essential health assessments.
Prenatal Consultations
Free prenatal consultations help expecting parents understand pediatric care options and ask questions about newborn health. These sessions cover immunization policies, common infant concerns, and our practice philosophy. We aim to establish early trust and transparency to support informed decision-making for family healthcare.
School Physicals
Required physical exams for school enrollment, sports participation, and camp attendance follow state regulations. We complete Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination forms and maintain records for annual renewals. Our evaluations include vision/hearing screenings and developmental assessments to ensure children's readiness for academic and athletic activities.
People
Christine Duong
Pediatrician
Dr. Christine Duong has practiced pediatrics in Northwest Chicago suburbs since 2000. Board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, she completed residency at Hope Children's Hospital. Her practice focuses on preventive care and immunization compliance while maintaining hospital affiliations for specialized care needs.
Tiffany
Office Manager & Billing
Tiffany manages office operations and billing processes at Palatine Pediatrics. She serves as the primary contact for insurance verification, appointment scheduling, and administrative inquiries while maintaining patient confidentiality and office efficiency.
Questions
What services does Palatine Pediatrics offer?
We provide comprehensive pediatric care including routine check-ups, immunizations, sick visits, in-office lab tests, school physicals, and prenatal consultations for expecting parents.
Do you accept my insurance plan?
We participate in major networks including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, CIGNA, and United Healthcare. Contact our office directly to verify coverage if your insurer isn't listed on our website.
What are your office hours?
Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (closed 1:00-2:00 PM), Saturday 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Closed Fridays, Sundays, and major holidays.
Do you require childhood vaccinations?
Yes, we follow CDC and AAP immunization guidelines. We only see patients who adhere to recommended vaccination schedules to protect individual and community health.
How can I access my child's medical records?
Our patient portal allows online access to lab results, immunization records, growth charts, and completed forms. Contact our office for portal registration assistance.
Reviews (4)
Alicia Davila
Jun 21, 2022
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I recommend Palatine Pediatrics 1000% it's been great bringing all my kids here. Dr. Duong has been the best pediatrician and her staff have also been wonderful no complaints here!
Evelyn Lozano
May 21, 2022
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Dr. Duong and her staff are all wonderful! Be it the efficiency and ease of setting up an appointment or the detailed attention that Dr. Duong provides the patients and parents in understanding. I would highly recommend Dr. Duong as a pediatrician, she has taken excellent care of both of my children.
Stephanie Cluchey
May 04, 2022
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Dr. Duong is always on time and works quickly! She is so nice along with the front desk staff. I appreciate them always fitting my son in for an appointment the same day I call.
Salwa Nissan
May 03, 2022
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Dr. Duong is a great doctor. My daughter is 13 now, and she been seeing her when she was 5 days old. always return the calls., answering questions, she explain very well. I highly recommended And the staff always Nice and helpful
