Pediatrics | Emergency Medicine

    Overview

    Pediatric emergency medicine is a medical specialty focused on the urgent care of infants, children, and adolescents with acute illnesses or injuries. It involves rapidly assessing and treating conditions ranging from minor injuries and infections to life-threatening emergencies.

    Our doctors

    Profiles

    Peter Kieffer, MD

    Pediatrician Pediatrics | Emergency Medicine
    400 N. 9th Street Springfield, IL 62702
    Profiles

    Doug Carlson, MD

    Chair of the Department of Pediatrics Pediatrics | Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics | Hospital Medicine
    Profiles

    Myto Duong, MD

    Emergency Medicine Physician Pediatrics | Emergency Medicine
    800 E. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62769

    Our Locations

    Locations

    SIU Medicine Emergency Department | HSHS St. John's Hospital

    800 E. Carpenter St. Springfield, IL 62769
    Locations

    SIU Medicine Pediatrics | Women and Children's Clinic

    400 N. 9th Street Springfield, IL 62702

    Why SIU

    Continually learning

    With a focus on continual improvement, our doctors take the time to research, study and innovate to provide the latest treatments for our patients.

    Patient-first experience

    Our care ranges from primary care physicians to specialists and sub-specialists who have advanced training. We're here for you when you need us.

    Breakthrough tech

    Continually teaching the next generation of doctors, our physicians use the latest developments in procedures and technologies for our patients.