Southwest Pediatrics

What Southwest Pediatrics does

Southwest Pediatrics, LTD. is a privately held, full-service general pediatric medical practice founded in 1980 by Dr. George Harris in Palos Park, Illinois. The practice operates two office locations in Palos Park and Mokena, serving children from birth through 21 years of age across Chicago's southwest suburbs, and maintains a clinical staff of five board-certified pediatricians plus three family nurse practitioners. Its service portfolio spans preventive care (well-child examinations, immunizations including the Illinois Vaccines for Children program, sports physicals, developmental screenings), acute care (same-day sick visits Monday through Saturday), chronic disease management (asthma, ADHD, acne), specialized services (dietary consults, mental health screening), and on-site diagnostic capabilities including a COLA-accredited laboratory, spirometry, lead screening, and newborn jaundice testing. The practice also offers 24/7 physician availability via an answering service and telemedicine/televisit consultations through the eClinicalWorks patient portal.

Underlying technology is built on the eClinicalWorks EMR and patient portal platform (implemented in 2012 after more than 30 years on paper charts), supplemented by HealowPay for online bill payment. A distinguishing technical asset is an FDA-approved handheld portable telemedicine device developed by partner Dr. Prashant Deshpande, capable of transmitting patient vitals and supporting remote examination; Dr. Deshpande also serves on the Advocate Aurora Health Care Telemedicine Committee. The practice holds PCMH Level 3 certification from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest level of patient-centered medical home recognition, and operates with hospital staff privileges at Advocate Christ/Hope Children's Hospital, Palos Community Hospital, and Silver Cross Hospital.

The revenue model is fee-for-service medical billing through major commercial insurance plans (Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare, Tricare) and a single Medicaid plan (Meridian), with additional vaccine revenue captured via the VFC program. Patient acquisition is direct-to-consumer through the practice website, educational blog content, hospital referral networks, and complimentary prenatal consultations for expectant parents. There are no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or external institutional investors; ownership rests with the practicing physician partners.

Name

Southwest Pediatrics

Legal name

Southwest Pediatrics, LTD.

Website

https://southwestpeds.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Southwest Pediatrics is a privately held, full-service general pediatric practice founded in 1980, operating two offices in Palos Park and Mokena, Illinois, and serving children from birth through 21 years old across Chicago's southwest suburbs with five board-certified pediatricians and three nurse practitioners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pediatric Healthcare Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFAJAF

Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine Practices

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Women’s & Children’s Health Providers

SECONDARYHLAFACAL

Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYHLAFAJAI

Pediatric Urgent Care & After-Hours Clinics

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Women’s & Children’s Health Providers

Keywords

• Pediatric primary care
• Children's healthcare
• Pediatric immunizations
• Pediatric telemedicine
• Well-child examinations

Headquarters

HQ city

Mokena

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medical Services - Insurance Billing: Fee-for-service medical care billed through health insurance plans including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Humana, United Healthcare, Tricare, and others. Medicaid accepted through Meridian Medicaid only.
2. Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program: Illinois VFC program offering vaccines to Medicaid eligible, Native American, and uninsured children from birth through 18 years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Southwest Pediatrics is a full-service general pediatric medical practice providing comprehensive healthcare for children from birth through 21 years of age from two office locations in Palos Park and Mokena, Illinois. Services include well-child examinations, immunizations, same-day sick visits, sports physicals, chronic disease management (asthma, ADHD), on-site COLA-accredited laboratory testing, prenatal consultations, telemedicine visits, and 24/7 physician on-call coverage.

Product overview

Southwest Pediatrics is a full-service general pediatric practice providing comprehensive medical care for children from birth through 21 years of age. The practice operates two office locations in Palos Park and Mokena, Illinois, serving Chicago's southwest suburbs. The service portfolio centers on preventive care (well examinations, immunizations, developmental screenings), acute care (sick visits), chronic disease management (asthma, ADHD), and specialized services including in-office laboratory testing, spirometry, telemedicine visits, and prenatal consultations. The practice is PCMH Level 3 certified and operates as a Patient Centered Medical Home with an integrated electronic health record system (eClinicalWorks) and online payment platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Well Examinations Comprehensive well-child examinations including immunizations and vaccines. The practice offers the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program from the State of Illinois for eligible children.
• Sick Visits Same-day sick visits available Monday through Saturday for children who are ill or need immediate care.
• Sports Pre-participation Exams Physical examinations required for school sports participation, including completion of IHSA/IESA sports forms.
• Asthma Education and Management Comprehensive asthma care including spirometry (lung function testing), peak flow measurement, and ongoing management.
• ADHD Management Diagnosis and medication management for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
• Acne Management Treatment and management services for adolescent acne.
• Dietary Consults Nutrition consultations provided by an in-office pediatric dietitian.
• COLA-Accredited Laboratory Services On-site laboratory testing accredited through Commission of Office Laboratory (COLA), including Complete Blood Count, Fecal Occult Blood Test, Glucose Blood Test, Influenza AB Nasal Screen, Mononucleosis Test, Rapid Strep A Screen, RSV Nasal Screen, Urinalysis, and Urine Pregnancy Test.
• Telemedicine/Televisit Virtual visit capability allowing patients to connect with providers remotely for consultations.
• Prenatal Consultations Complimentary prenatal consultations for expectant families to meet physicians, ask questions, and learn about newborn care before delivery.
• Mental Health Services Screening for developmental disorders, ADHD diagnosis and medication management, and screening for anxiety and depression.

Quantifiable outcome

• PCMH Level 3 Certification achieved September 2016
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Advocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children's HospitalcoreOthersPhysicians are credentialed and on staff at this hospital. Hope Children's Hospital is a children's specialty hospital with over 30 specialties. The Emergency Department has a separate pediatric section. Located at 4440 West 95th Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453.
• Palos Community HospitalcoreOthersPhysicians are credentialed and on staff at Palos Community Hospital. Located at 12251 S. 80th Avenue, Palos Heights, IL 60463. Physicians make daily rounds at this hospital.
• Silver Cross HospitalcoreOthersPhysicians are credentialed and on staff at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Located at 1900 Silver Cross Boulevard, New Lenox, IL 60451. Physicians make daily rounds at this hospital.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• eClinicalWorks: EMR and patient portal vendor whose platform powers Southwest Pediatrics' telehealth and patient portal — included as an ecosystem/enabling technology peer rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Pediatric Associates: Large multi-location independent pediatric practice group operating across multiple U.S. states with offices and clinics, primary care pediatricians, walk-in sick visits, on-site lab services, and patient portal access — directly comparable in service model and patient demographic to Southwest Pediatrics.
• Children's Medical Group: Independent multi-physician pediatric primary care group with similar offerings of well-child care, sick visits, immunizations, and chronic disease management — comparable private-practice pediatric model with multiple providers and office locations.
• Pediatric Health Care Alliance: Physician-owned pediatric primary care group with multiple Tampa-area locations offering well-child visits, same-day sick appointments, on-site lab, and patient portal — directly comparable multi-site independent pediatric practice structure.
• Advanced Pediatrics: Independent multi-physician pediatric practice offering well-child care, sick visits, chronic disease management including ADHD/asthma, and on-site lab services — closely comparable in scope, size, and service mix to Southwest Pediatrics.
• Wee Care Pediatrics: Independent pediatric practice group providing well-child exams, immunizations, sick visits, and chronic care management with extended hours — comparable private-practice pediatric model serving families with children.

Broad incumbents

• Advocate Children's Hospital: Major Chicago-area children's hospital system with which Southwest Pediatrics has credentialing relationships — a broader incumbent offering inpatient, specialty, and primary care pediatric services across the same metro geography.
• Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago: Top-ranked Chicago children's hospital system providing primary, specialty, and inpatient pediatric services across the metro — competing for the same patient families and offering employed-physician primary care alternatives.
• PM Pediatrics: Specialty pediatric urgent care chain with evening/weekend hours, on-site lab and imaging — directly competes for Southwest Pediatrics' same-day sick-visit volume with a dedicated after-hours model.
• CVS MinuteClinic: National retail clinic operator offering pediatric acute care, vaccinations, and screenings with extended walk-in availability — competes with Southwest Pediatrics' acute care and sports physical volumes on convenience rather than relationship.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/southwestpeds
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southwest-pediatrics---mokena

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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