Dr. Christopher J Calvert M.D.

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Souzan Naser

If you want to be ridiculed as a parent and told that you are an irresponsible parent by your childs pediatrician that Dr. Calvert is your guy. If you want your 6 year old daughter to be shamed by your pediatrician and told by him that he is "Disgusted with her behavior" and "this is disgusting" because she is having a meltdown in his office during a sick visit in which she is clearly not feeling well, tired, and irritable, than Dr. Calvert is your guy. These situations occurred on two different office visits in the past 2 months. Never had I thought that I would be writing this sort of review about a physician, Dr. Calvert, that has been caring for both of my daughters since the day they were born. I should have terminated our relationship with him when he referred to my daughters behavior as "disgusting" because she had a meltdown during one of our visits in which she was afraid of getting her throat swabbed. But I stayed on and chalked up his inappropriate insults and shaming behavior to him having a bad day. I must say that Dr. Calvert is well aware of the fact that my daughter struggles with some anxiety because the appointment prior to that he and I had a conversation about my observations and how I think she may be struggling with anxiety and he even billed me and my insurance for anxiety. In fact, he had a hunch of that even before I ever said anything to him because when Dr. Cassy joined the practice he suggested that we be seen by her because he believes my daughter would be more comfortable with a female practitioner. Fast forward to Friday, February 12 when I took my daughter in for an 8pm sick visit and Dr. Calvert berated me for taking her to school sick. When I tried to explain to him that she wasnt feeling as bad in the morning in comparison to what he was seeing this evening and that her symptoms obviously got progressively worse as the day and evening wore on he cut me off and continued to call me an irresponsible parent. He walked out of the exam room and into the hallway complaining about me to the nurses and assistants in a demeaning and belittling manner. In fact, one of the nurses came back to close the exam room door so that I wouldnt hear his tirade. When he returned to the exam room with a condescending attitude I attempted to have a clarifying conversation with him about his behavior with us today and the last time we visited and when he called my daughters behavior disgusting. Dr. Calvert basically responded by saying well I guess this relationship is over and you can let us know who we can transfer your files to. Just like that! When I asked him why he was reacting that way and that we have known him since my girls were infants he responded by saying do you want me to treat her today or not! Totally dismissing the conversation I was trying to have with him. I was shocked! Of course I want you to treat her today I responded tearfully. You are her physician and you took an oath. How unethical and unprofessional. Had Dr. Calvert acknowledged that he was out of line by calling my daughters behavior disgusting and referring to me as an irresponsible parent I would have accepted it. Had he said you are right I am/was having a bad day.. I would have accepted that. Instead of having a professional conversation with me he resorted to power and control and thought the best way out for him was to basically kick us out of his office and no longer serve as our pediatrician. Let me just say that I was mistaken by going back to him after the first time he insulted and shamed my 6 year old. Needless to say that I will not be going back to his practice and parents dont you dare send your children to school sick ... ever and make sure to tell your children that they shouldnt be tearful or have a meltdown in Dr. Calverts office because he will not tolerate it...in fact he will humiliate you for it.

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Karen Deane

I felt compelled to write a review, because while looking up Dr. Calverts exact office address for my daughters 6th grade medical forms, I noticed a bad review posted here for Dr. Calvert and could not disagree more with that parents assessment. Dr. Calvert has seen my daughter since she was 4 days old (she was 3 weeks early). I found Dr. Calvert because my sister-in-law is a pediatric intensive care nurse at Christ Hospital and she said all the nurses she works with take their kids to Dr. Calvert. I was so impressed by Dr. Calvert even at the 1st visit. He has now taken care of my daughter for 11.5 years. Anytime she was sick, we have been able to see someone at the practice that same day. I have called him when my daughter was sick on vacation and got advice on the phone. Every visit he has always been patient in answering questions and I have never felt rushed. He has a gentleness with the kids and always has a good batch of stickers for them which my daughter sees as a treat even at 11! He is extremely thorough and is genius smart. He also is very kind. I now live in Clarendon Hills and still drive to Palos because he is really that good. I trust him and know my daughter is getting the best care possible.

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Janie Ortiz

Let me begin by saying that as a mother, finding the perfect pediatrician for my daughter was priority 1 when I found out I was pregnant. Dr. Calvert was suggested to us by my sister in law who, at the time, worked as a pediatrics nurse at Christ. I am so glad she did! Dr. Calvert has always been attentive and understanding of my concerns, no matter how small or big they were. Dr. Cassie has also been so great and patient as well. Even the nurse practitioner, Elizabeth is great with my daughter! I just gave birth to my son a couple months ago and my husband and I couldnt be happier knowing both of our children are in great hands! This team is awesome! ❤

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Alex Mckovec

FIVE HUGE STARS for DR. Calvert and rest of the doctors, ZERO for his office. When you call to make appointment for sick kid you must take the first available appointment. They wont even tell you the next available appointment. They tell you to call again. The appointment you have been offered needs to be taken in order for them to talk to you again and offer you the next available appointment. They DON"T care if you cant come. My kids LOVE Dr. Calvert, but I have no patience to fight for appointments any more, so I am moving to a different office.

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Kayleen Brooks

Love this office. I actually went to them as a kid and they agreed to see me through college so I continued because I felt so comfortable there. Now I am a mom of two and a medical professional myself and have nothing but great things to say. They always see my kids right away (sick visits), always respond timely when I call in for advice, and have always been thorough with their care. Two thumbs up.

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Kim Stefanek

The entire staff is great. They are so patient and friendly. Doctors will answer questions over the phone and always get you in for an appointment. They are great with my kids. I was unhappy with my previous pediatrician and switched to Dr. Calvert 5 years ago after a friend referral. I am so glad I did!

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