About Alzein Pediatrics: Our Pediatricians, Physicians & Nurses

At Alzein Pediatric Associates, we consider it both a great joy and a remarkable responsibility to care for your children. Our doctors, physicians assistants, nurses and professional staff have a true calling to maintain and improve the physical health and overall wellbeing of your children, and understand that it is a privilege to serve your family.

You and your children will be treated with kindness, compassion and respect. Our physicians not only have advanced training in pediatrics and decades of experience, but also a deep devotion to ongoing education and learning, continuing to discover and implement best practices for your child’s benefit.

Our entire practice works together to build life-long relationships with our patients by consistently providing compassion, excellence and value. We are committed to:

  • Improving the lives of the children we serve by providing quality care in a child-centered environment.
  • Listening to our young patients and their families.
  • Guiding our patients along a path of optimal health and wellness.
  • Continually pursuing excellence at all levels through continuing education.
  • Thoughtful and responsive referrals to specialists, including developmental, emotional and behavioral concerns.
Dr. Hassan Alzein, Male Pediatrician in Evergreen Park and Oak Lawn
Hassan Alzein, MD

Dr. Hassan Alzein earned his medical degree at the University of Damascus in Damascus, Syria in September 1988 and completed his residency in 1994 at the University of IL – Chicago. Dr. Alzein is board certified.

“America’s Top Pediatrician” awarded consistently by Consumer Research Council of America and one of Chicago Magazine’s Top 100 Doctors in 2014 and 2018.

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If you are a new patient, please call 708-424-7600 to book an appointment. If you are an Alzein Pediatrics patient, click here to Book an Appointment with Dr. Alzein

Dr. Ahmad Chatila earned his medical degree at American University in Beirut, Lebanon in 1988 and completed his General Pediatrics residency at State University of New York in 1991. He has completed multiple fellowships including in Pediatric Pulmonary at State University in 1994, Pediatric Intensive Care at New England Medical Center in Boston in 1995, and Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston in 1995. Dr. Chatila is double board certified, in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Pulmonology. He is also certified in Pediatric Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy.

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If you are a new patient, please call 708-424-7600 to book an appointment. If you are an Alzein Pediatrics patient, click here to Book an Appointment with Dr. Chatila.

Ahmed Chatila, MD
Jessica Lee, MD

Dr. Jessica Lee, MD, PhD, graduated Suma Cum Laude from Elmhurst College. She completed a combined MD/PhD degree at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine and served her pediatric residency at McGraw Medical Center of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine/Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. Dr. Lee is board certified in Pediatrics.

Dr. Lee is dedicated to education and has researched and taught topics such as allergies and infections, immunizations, head shaping, acne, ADHD and newborn health care visits. Parents are welcomed and encouraged to ask as many questions as needed.

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If you are a new patient, please call 708-424-7600 to book an appointment. If you are an Alzein Pediatrics patient, click here to Book an Appointment with Dr. Jessica Lee

Angela Boomsma is our Urgent Care advanced practice nurse practitioner.

Angela has cared for pediatric patients as a nurse for over thirteen years and as a nurse practitioner for over seven, both in private practice and in area hospitals. She is a double board certified nurse practitioner in both family medicine and acute care pediatrics. Angela is also a certified pediatric nurse and a certified lactation counselor.

With a friendly and funny approachable manner, Angela is devoted to caring for children with chronic disease and medical complexities as well as caring for children who are acutely ill. Angela performs simple outpatient procedures with expertise, knowledge and deep compassion for her young patients.

With Angelas love of celebrations, Urgent Care is often awash in decorations and themes, making your childs trip more comfortable.

Angela loves to travel, especially for medical mission trips. She is fluent is Spanish and loves to take continued education courses. Angela and her rescue dog Penny love to take walks.

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Angela Boomsma, APRN, MSN, FNP-BC, CPNP-AC, CPN, CLC
Alzein Pediatrics team
Stephanie Cermak, PA-C

Stephanie earned bachelor’s degrees in Biology and in Health Science from Benedictine University and Butler University, then completed the Masters Of Physician Assistant program at Butler University. She previously work with Kid Care Medical.

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If you are a new patient, please call 708-424-7600 to book an appointment. If you are an Alzein Pediatrics patient, click here to Book an Appointment with Mrs. Stephanie Cermak

Kaitlyn earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Xavier University and achieved a Master of Science from Governors State University. She is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner, a Certified Pediatric Nurse and certified in Basic Life Support. She is on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. 

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If you are a new patient, please call 708-424-7600 to book an appointment. If you are an Alzein Pediatrics patient, click here to Book an Appointment with Mrs. Kaitlyn Frank

Kaitlyn B. Frank, MSN, APN, FNP-BC, CPN
Kathleen Galyean, Pediatric Physician Assistant in Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park
Kathleen Galyean, PA-C

Kathleen Galyean earned her Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology from DePauw University in Indiana and then completed a Master of Medical Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Midwestern University in Downers Grove.

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If you are a new patient, please call 708-424-7600 to book an appointment. If you are an Alzein Pediatrics patient, click here to Book an Appointment with Mrs. Kathleen Galyean

Kim is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a certified Lactation Counselor.

She graduated from Saint Xavier University with a BS in Nursing and then earned her Masters of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) at Governors State University. She holds licenses as a registered nurse and as an Illinois Advanced Practice Nurse, and is CPR certified.

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Kim Reule, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park
Kim Reule, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Kate Voith, APRN, FNP-BC, MSN

Katherine (Kate) Voith attended the University of Illinois, graduated Magna Cum Laude with her BSN from St. Xavier University School of Nursing, then completed her MSN/FNP at Olivet Nazarene University. Kate is a licensed Registered Nurse in Illinois and is ANCC board certified. She holds additional certifications in:

  • Emergency Communications Registered Nurse (ECRN)
  • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
  • CPR

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