We are a medical practice of board-certified pediatricians focused on the health and well-being of infants, children and adolescents. We take great pride in practicing evidence-based medicine and keeping up to date with the newest guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics. It is our joy to care for our patients as they grow from newborns into young adults.
A Patient-Centered Medical Home is not a building, place or hospital. Rather, it is an approach to providing comprehensive healthcare. As your PCMH, we want to be the first place you think of for all of your child’s medical needs. We believe that the partnership between the patient, the patient’s family, and his/her primary care provider and care team is important. The care team, led by your primary care provider, is committed to providing the best healthcare services possible. Your child’s care team will work with you and any outside providers or facilities to coordinate care across all settings, including behavioral health. The team will offer appropriate medical advice, information, and self-management support based on current recommendations and evidence-based guidelines.
Your Care Team
- Knows the health history of your child
- Listens to your questions, concerns and feelings, as well as those of your child
- Learns about you, your family, your life situation, your health goals and preferences
- Coordinates your child’s care with other healthcare providers
- Creates a trusting, collaborative relationship with you and your child
- Treats your child with compassion and an understanding of his/her strengths
- Develops a care plan with you and your child when needed
- Respects and honors your culture and traditions
- Keeps your child up to date with all vaccines and preventative screenings
- Takes care of short term illnesses, long term chronic diseases, and your child’s overall well being
- Provides behavioral health services when appropriate
- Will notify you about test results in a timely manner
- Gives you information on community resources and other services to support your child’s health
- Helps you make the best decisions for your child’s care
You and Your Child
- Are comfortable sharing concerns and questions with your pediatric team and other health care providers
- Provide a complete and accurate medical and family history to your pediatric team to ensure that the practice has all of the most important and relevant medical information to effectively care for your child
- Routinely communicate your child’s needs and family priorities to your pediatric team
- Remember to tell your pediatric team about any care received between visits (including emergency room visits, urgent care clinics) so we can help coordinate your child’s care
- Ask questions if you do not understand something
- Keep scheduled appointments or call to reschedule as soon as possible
- Bring your insurance card to each appointment
- Pay copays and past-due balances at the time of service
We see you, the parent, as an important member of your child’s health care team. As your child matures, we hope he or she will become an increasingly active team member. Preparing your child to take the lead in caring for his or her own health is, ultimately, our team’s most important task.
Services
We provide a full range of health care services for your children, including:
- primary care
- sick visits
- well exams
- sports and camp physicals
- pediatric immunizations
- preventive health care
- pre-operative clearance
- mental health counseling (individual, couples and family)
Patient Resources
We accept most public and private insurance plans, and offer special pricing for self-pay patients.
Poison Control
Call 1-800-222-1222 right away if your child swallows any toxic substance, such as medications or cleaning liquids. Keep this number handy in case of an accident.
Healthy Children
Created by the American Academy of Pediatrics, HealthyChildrens.org covers a wide array of topics including developmental stages, nutrition, bathing safety and much more.
Traveling Abroad
Learn about travel safely resources from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This website offers recommended vaccines and medications for travel — simply plug in your destination to see what you and your child may need.
Pediatric Immunization Schedule
Meet Our Team
Read more about Alan Winkler, MD
Pediatrician, Pediatrics Associates of Westchester at Vernon Hills
Read more about Jason Winkler, MD
Pediatrician, Pediatrics Associates of Westchester at Vernon Hills
Read more about Seth Winkler, MD
Pediatrician, Pediatrics Associates of Westchester at Vernon Hills
Read more about Laurie Winkler, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Pediatrics Associates of Westchester at Vernon Hills