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Douglas Bierma, MD - Shorewood Pediatricians

Douglas Bierma, MD

Pediatrics

4.7
151 Ratings
Practices In: Joliet
Patients Seen: Ages Newborn–17

I love help­ing fam­i­lies under­stand what is going on inside their child’s mind. Before we can make any true progress togeth­er we have to under­stand what every­one is thinking.

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Dawn Hawkins, APN - Morris Pediatrician

Dawn Hawkins, APN

Internal Medicine Pediatrics
4.9

Practices In:

Joliet

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Locations

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Joliet

2100 Glenwood Ave.

Joliet, Illinois 60435

815-514-2040

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Care Team

Need an appointment sooner? While your primary care provider or specialist are the anchor of your care team, their advanced practice providers and physician partners are available to provide care when you need it.

Dawn Hawkins, APN - Morris Pediatrician

Dawn Hawkins, APN

Internal Medicine Pediatrics
4.9

Practices In:

Joliet

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General Info
Video
Hospital Affiliations
Languages
English
Awards & Accolades
Favorite Kids Doctor - Chicago Parent Magazine 2020
Clinical Interests

Devel­op­ment and Behav­ior Pedi­atrics, Autism, Behav­ior Prob­lems, ADHD, School struggles

Personal Interests

Read­ing, Music

Memberships
Fellow of the American Academy Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine Fellow of the American Academy Pediatrics

Silver Cross Hospital
1900 Silver Cross Boulevard New Lenox, Illinois 60451 815-300-1100 Get Directions
Education
School
Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine Graduation Date: 1996 Degree: MD
Residency
DeVos Children's Hospital at Spectrum Health Resident in Pediatrics

Ratings

Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.7

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.7
148 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.7
149 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.7
149 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.7
144 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.7
149 Ratings

Comments

Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"Dr Bierma has cared for all of my children and I would recommend him to everyone"
5
May. 8, 2025
"Dr. Bierma listens to every concern and always provides a well-informed answer on how to help my baby go through such a fragile time in her life."
5
May. 7, 2025
"We love Dr Bierma! He's been our pediatrician for 18 years!"
5
May. 7, 2025
"Doctor was very nice and very personable."
5
May. 4, 2025
"Dr. B is AMAZING!"
5
May. 4, 2025
"Dr. Bierma is hands down the best doctor, my kids feel so comfortable explaining issues and talking to him. He is great"
5
May. 4, 2025
"Great bedside manner for parent and child to put nerves at ease."
4.8
May. 2, 2025
"Dr. Bierma is the best! He provides exceptional care and we are very lucky to have him as our kids' pediatrician!!"
5
Mar. 27, 2025
"Dr. Bierma used humor in a very nice way with my 14-year-old son and focused his conversation with him. Also, Dr. Bierma recommended tests that really helped to find the cause of my sons condition. We are very grateful for his assistance."
4
Mar. 6, 2025
"Dr Bierma has seemed more and more rushed every time we see him. He used to really take his time with patience and talk to them. Now it just seems like he wants you out quickly. He's nice and everything like that everything is just so rushed."
3
Mar. 6, 2025
"We love Dr. Bierma!"
5
Mar. 1, 2025
"Love the doctor"
5
Feb. 22, 2025
"Our child is very complicated and Dr. Bierma always goes out of his way to help us with new ideas to try. He's kind and listens to us. We are highly thankful that we found him and he has been an excellent resource for our 6 children."
5
Feb. 10, 2025
"We absolutely LOVE Dr Bierma and the nurses at Duly!"
5
Nov. 15, 2024
"Dr B was very professional, funny and eased my daughters nerves ."
5
Nov. 13, 2024
"He is great!"
5
Nov. 10, 2024
"Dr Bierma is amazong"
5
Nov. 5, 2024
"Very happy with everyone there. Very comforting"
5
Oct. 25, 2024
"Dr. Bierma is the best!! I would not take my child to any other doctor!! He is up-to-date on all research and is very patient with answering questions. He is very responsive to my child!"
5
Oct. 11, 2024
"Very good experience."
5
Aug. 29, 2024
"Dr. Bierma Is easy ro talk to. After previous appt he is recommending a peds gastro. Doc."
4.6
Jun. 11, 2024
"We love the staff here. Dr. Bierma was one of my pediatricians growing up and I'm lucky to be able to take my son to him now. He listens to your concerns, cracks jokes to make the kids comfortable, and is just overall awesome."
5
May. 29, 2024
"We love Dr. Bierma's bedside manner and approach to care. Nurse Ashley was very friendly and aligned with Dr. B."
5
May. 23, 2024
"Dr. Bierma is the cream of the crop of pediatrics in the surrounding area."
5
Apr. 11, 2024
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