Spina Bifida Association of Illinois
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Spina Bifida Clinics in Illinois
(Updated January 2010)
Children's Memorial Hospital Spina Bifida Clinic
Shriners Hospital Myelomeningocele Clinic
Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital
Children’s Memorial Hospital Spina Bifida Clinic
2515 N. Clark St.
Chicago, Il 60614
Phone: 773-880-4523
Clinic is usually held every Tuesday morning beginning at 9 a.m. They currently serve approximately 20-25 patients per day and provide care for patients ranging from birth to 21 years of age. Staff includes Pediatric Neurosurgeons Dr. McLone and Dr. Bowman, Orthopedists Dr. Dias and Dr. Sarwark, Physical Medicine and Rehab Specialist Dr. Mukerjee, Neurologist Dr. Bassuk, Urologist Dr. Kaplan, Urologist (reconstruction) Dr. Cheng, the Spina Bifida Coordinator Roseann Greene, as well as a social worker available by appointment. The clinic has a shuttle that runs to and from the hospital and is located near convenient public transportation. They do accept public aid and list of other accepted insurance programs can be found on their website at www.childrensmemorial.org. To make an appointment call 773-880-4373.
The Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC) Adult Spina Bifida Clinic
345 Superior St.
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-238-2842
The clinic will serve patients from 16 years old up to any adult age and is usually held on the first Friday morning of each month. The clinic staff includes Physical Medicine and Rehab Specialists Dr. Sue Mukherjee, Dr. Kristi Kirschner, and Dr. Gadi Revivo, Neurosurgeon , Dr. Aruna Ganju,, Urologist, Dr. Stephanie Kielb, Pediatric Neurosurgeon Dr. David McLone, Orthopedic Surgeons Dr. Luciano Dias (pediatric) and dr. Vineeta Swaroop (pediatric and adult) and a social worker available by appointment. The clinic can serve approximately 15 patients per day, but may add another day if necessary. RIC offers many services such at physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, Seating, Orthotics, a Wound Care Clinic, Vocational Rehab services, Assistive Technology services, the RIC Fitness center as well as the RIC LIFE center. Information about insurance and other services can be found at their website, www.ric.org. RIC does accept public aid. The clinic can be reached for appointments by contacting RIC scheduling at 312-238-6100, and for all other questions call the clinic coordinator, Suzanne Kawaguchi, at 312-238-2842. When calling, be sure to have your primary care physician’s information available to facilitate communication with your doctors.
Shriners Hospital Myelomeningocele Clinic
2211 N. Oak Park Ave.
Chicago, IL 60707
Phone: 773-622-5400
Clinic is usually held every Thursday morning beginning at 8:30 A.M. The clinic staff includes Dr. Halouk Altiok, Orthopedist, Dr. Antonio Chaviano, Urologist, Dr. Arthur DiPatri, Neurosurgeon, as well as a social worker available by appointment. New patients can make an appointment at the clinic by calling the front desk and asking for an application to be mailed to them, or through a physician’s referral by calling the front desk and asking to speak to Jennie Verdino. The clinic can see approximately 15 patients per day ranging in age from infancy to their age limit of 21 years old. If Shriners Hospital cannot provide a certain service, patients are typically referred to Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. The clinic is close to the Metra train as well as the CTA. Also, services at the hospital are without charge to the patient/families.
Pediatric Surgery Center
Spina Bifida Clinic
420 N.E. Glen Oak, Suite 201
Peoria, IL 61603
Phone: 309-655-3800
For an appointment contact Clinic Coordinator, Mimi Artis at 309-495-0284
Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital
Pediatric Rehabilitation
4440 W. 95th St.
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Phone: 708-684-8000
Clinic is held on one Friday every other month.
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