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Dr. Cathy DiVincenzo, MD

A board-certified pediatrician with over two decades of experience, Dr. Cathy was the founder and managing partner of Kids First Pediatric Partners in Skokie before selling and leaving her practice in 2023. Dr. Cathy earned her medical degree from Rush University College of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at Loyola University Medical Center. She is deeply committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care, and we are thrilled to have her as part of our team.

 

Esther Chaya Perman

Esther Chaya fosters an atmosphere of safety, acceptance, and curiosity by inviting her clients to embrace the adventures of therapy. Her collaborative,
strengths-based approach is trauma informed. She utilizes a
combination of experiential & behavioral modalities to
empower each client to access, enhance, & apply their innate
strengths & abilities to whatever they might be dealing with.
Esther Chaya received her master’s degree in social work from
Wurzweiler.

Jessica Walters

Jessica is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC) and registered art therapist (ATR) who specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and their families. She began her career at Asian Human Services where she provided individual therapy for children in Chicago Public Schools and group therapy for adult immigrants and refugees. Later, she joined Compass Health Center’s Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient Programs as a Child Group Therapist. Outside of work, you can find her biking, drawing, or practicing meditation. All in all, Jessica is passionate about harnessing creativity and mindfulness to foster resilience and well-being.

 

Hannah Paul

Hannah graduated with her Doctor of Nursing Practice in 2022 with a board certification in Psychiatric Mental Health care across the lifespan. She has spent the majority of her nursing career working for a community hospital in the City of Chicago with a drive to engage in patient centered care. She currently works with an at need patient population in the City of Chicago and is passionate about a multifaceted approach to health and wellness utilizing not just western medicine but also education on foundational aspects such as sleep, nutrition and exercise.

Jenna Rawski

Jenna is passionate about primary care and building collaborative relationships with patients to provide comprehensive care. She has over 15 years of clinical experience working with patients of all ages and backgrounds, including female patients from childhood to 120. Working in this field allows Jenna to combine her passion for medicine with her desire to care for others.

Currently seeing patients 18+

Dr. Adam Del Conte

Dr. Del Conte received his Medical Degree at Quillen College of Medicine at ETSU, and completed residency training at Northwestern’s Family and Community Medicine program in Humboldt Park. More recently, he worked in a Urgent Care and Convenient Primary Care at Midwest Express Clinic.

Dr. Del Conte’s clinical interest include: medication management, dietary guidance, and creating an environment where patients feel empowered, healthy, and happy.

Currently seeing patients from newborn to 120

Rebecca Elowe

Rebecca received her master’s degree from Lesley University in clinical mental health counseling and drama therapy. As a drama therapist, she fosters a warm, creative space where arts-based techniques (e.g., storytelling, poetry, drama techniques, movement) are available to support clients with their personal and interpersonal goals. Rebecca has experience working with clients of all ages to address themes such as self-esteem, attachment, emotion regulation, relational challenges, identity development across the lifespan, grief and loss, and belonging.

She especially enjoys working with family systems and collaborating to identify each family’s unique strengths.

Specialties: children and adolescents 6-16, trauma-informed approach, Integrated Attachment Family Therapy (IAFT), role theory/method

Currently seeing patients from 4-120

Dr. Merrill Zahtz

Dr. Zahtz is a highly skilled physician has been practicing medicine for over 40 years and has a reputation for his exceptional medical expertise and compassionate patient care.

He has dedicated his career to diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions while providing personalized healthcare services to his patients. He takes the time to listen to his patients’ concerns and works closely with them to develop a treatment plan that meets their individual needs.

Currently seeing patients from 18+ 

Dr. Crystal Daniels

Dr. Crystal Daniels is a Board Certified Pediatrician with over 20 years of experience in both outpatient facilities and in her private practice. Driven by a deep commitment to delivering exceptional care, she brings a unique blend of compassion, clarity, and evidence-based care.

Dr. Daniels goes beyond the traditional approach of most physicians, embracing her role as an educator. She invests in the connections with her young patients, empowering them with knowledge and tools to make informed decisions about their health and life choices. Dr. Daniels specializes in caring for patients and their families.

Currently seeing patients from newborn to 18

Rivka Zimmerman

Mrs. Rivka Zimmerman has her Masters in Physician Assistant studies from Dominican University and a Bachelors in Science in Psychology from the University of Illinois.

Rivka has a passion for giving back to the community in which she grew up. Throughout the years, she has accrued valuable experience working with the pediatric population in both volunteer and professional settings. Dedicated to making a positive impact on both children and their families, she eagerly anticipates continuing this mission with the families of Midwest Refuah. Rivka clinical interest include Infant/Toddler Development, hands-on care watching kids progress, and in office procedures.

Currently seeing patients from newborn to 18