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December 15, 2025
To my patients and their families,
It is with very mixed emotions that I announce the closing of MP Pediatrics, effective March 14, 2026. I
am unfortunately, no longer able to sustain the financial pressures I have been carrying for the last 17 years of maintaining a private practice.
For those of you who would like to keep me as your child’s pediatrician, I will be continuing to practice
at Zarminali Pediatrics in West Lakeview starting in April 2026.
I recommend that all patients continue to receive care. For those of you looking for a Pediatrician closer
to our current area I recommend:
Dr. Reema Mohamed, 41 Roosevelt Rd, Villa Park, IL 60181, (708) 795-5502
Oak Park Pediatrics, 1107 Chicago Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, (708) 383-2900
Pediatrics Unlimited, 6853 North Ave, Oak Park, IL 60302, (708) 383-3010
Midway Pediatrics, 4254 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632, (773) 582-5200
If your child has complex medical needs and sees a specialist, I recommend choosing a pediatrician in
their network.
In order to receive your child’s medical records, including vaccines, please download sign the release of
records below (can be signed electronically) and send it back to us @ [email protected]
We are waiving all fees associated with release of records directly to families in order to make this process as easy as possible. If you would prefer your child’s records be sent to their new physician, simply include the physician’s information of the release. I encourage everyone to sign the release as soon as possible.
A few things to keep in mind:
All appointments at MP Pediatrics after 3/14/2026 will automatically be cancelled. If you would
like to move up an appointment to before this date, please give us a call to see if we can
accommodate.
We will be open Mondays and Saturdays until closing, with the exception of the 3rd week of the
month, when we will be open late on Wednesday and closed that Monday
After closure I will not be able to fill any prescriptions, send referrals, or complete paperwork
associated with visits at MP Pediatrics.
All outstanding balances must be paid in full before our closure date or will be sent to
collections.
MPower wellness, my Pediatric Obesity Medicine Program, will remain open and active. If your
child is in this program, they can continue to see me as a specialist. If you are interested in
having your child join the program, call 773-500-3650 or email [email protected]
It has been a true honor to have been a pediatrician in the community for the past 17 years. I wish you
and your families all the best and look forward to a new adventure for myself and my family.
Sincerely,
Dr. Jennifer Perez, MD, FAAP, DABOM
Western Suburbs
1400 W 47th St, Lagrange, IL
Northern Suburbs
3423 Church St, Evanston, IL
Phone: 773-284-6270
Fax: 773-284-6290
Email: admin@mppediatrics.com
Mondays Lagrange: 8:30am-5pm
Wednesdays Lagrange:3rd Wednesdays of the month 3pm-7pm
Saturdays : 8am-1pm (closed first Saturday of the month)
Virtual visits also available
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Obesity Care
Overweight and Obesity are one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood. Helping children and their families with these conditions has always been Dr Perez's passion. She is Board Certified in Obesity Medicine and offers Specialty Care and Intensive Behavior Life Treatment as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics as first line treatment
Anxiety
Rates of Anxiety in children have been increasing since 2010 and especially since the pandemic. Getting into to see a therapist, especially one trained to work with children, can have a long wait. Dr. Perez has training to help children with anxiety. Her approach combines exploring root cause, making lifestyle adjustments, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and if needed, wanted and appropriate, medications.
Autism Evaluations
Diagnosing Autism is a complex road. The waiting list for these appointments can be as long as two years! That is a lot of time lost that could have been spent giving therapy and support. Dr. Perez has additional training in ADOS-2 and ADI-R in order to evaluate and diagnose Autism and given recommendations. We currently have NO WAIT for these appointments.
