Dr. Steven Shechtman, MD | Des Plaines, IL | Pediatrics

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"I am committed to listening to my patients. I want my patients to trust me and feel at ease."

accepting new patients
4.7

21 Ratings
51 years of experience
10 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Michael Reese Hospital Medical Center
6 written reviews
2 specialties
7 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
4 office locations
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My Children have seen Dr. Shechtman for the past 27 years. Just recently his staff accepted my BlueCross Insurance for a routine physical and booster shots. Afterwards they said they wouldn't accept my insurance and want me to pay$700 for a wellness visit which is supposed to be completely covered by insurance. I have agreed to pay the amount which the insurance would reimburse Dr. Shectman for and asked him to waive the rest. He won't. In 27 years I have always paid for services the day of. Dr. Shechtman's office made a mistake but are not willing to work on an acceptable solution for all those involved. His staff also refuses to let me speak to him either on the phone or in person. They claim he can't speak to patients!! Extremely unprofessional and utterly disappointing.

December 30th, 2015

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He has been our pediatrician for nearly 20 years, and our family does not have enough terrific things to say about Dr. Steven Shechtman. He is an outstanding doctor, one we will be very sad to leave one day.

March 15th, 2015

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My children have been with Dr. Shechtman for 18 years and I have been vary pleased. He is the best doctor, vary caring, and thru, and am glad to know that he can take care of my children through college. Thank you Dr. Shechtman!

December 27th, 2011

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An amazing pediatrician. I have 2 sons who stayed with him in to their 20's.

February 18th, 2011

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Dr. Shechtman is awesome!

June 11th, 2010

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My children have been Dr Shechtman's (Shecky as my children have always called him)patient's for almost 16 years. He was our first pediatrician and will be our only! He was very intrigal in helping save my first daughters life in her first 6 weeks and for that I will always be greatful. His staff of nurses have always been very helpful and give their personal touch to each visit. We moved to Wisconsin 3 years ago and we all insist on driving the distance to see this very special doctor and his staff!

August 12th, 2008

Dempster Plaza Pediatrics

8901 Golf Rd Ste 303Des Plaines, IL 60016

Tel: (847) 297-6600

Mon7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Tue7:30 am - 3:30 pm

WedClosed

Thu7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Fri7:30 am - 3:30 pm

Sat7:30 am - 9:30 am

SunClosed

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068

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801 S Milwaukee AveLibertyville, IL 60048

Advocate Childrens Hospital

1675 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068


Dr. Steven Shechtman, MD	Dr. Joanna Betancourt, MD, FAAP	SR Fredy David Valero Hernandez	Dr. Tracy Ching-Hue Burton
Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.7 (21 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
51 Years of Experience		9 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Chinese, Spanish
Des Plaines , IL	Algonquin , IL	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine		Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogota, Colombia	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
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Which hospitals is Dr. Steven Shechtman affiliated with?: Dr. Steven Shechtman is affiliated with Ann And Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital.
Does Dr. Steven Shechtman accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Steven Shechtman accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Steven Shechtman accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Steven Shechtman has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Steven Shechtman's office located?: Dr. Steven Shechtman's office is located at 8901 Golf Rd Ste 303, Des Plaines, IL, 60016.
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