Pediatrics

pediatricsThe Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers’ team of pediatricians is committed to providing the best possible pediatric care for patients and their families. Our providers who specialize in pediatrics are available in Channahon, Diamond-Coal City, Marseilles, Morris, and Ottawa.

Our pediatricians strive to provide honest, compassionate care for infants, children, and teens. They oversee the physical, mental, and emotional health of their patients to diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases and other issues. Their range of care includes:

  • Nutritional Counseling
  • Immunizations
  • Growth Development
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Illness & Injury Management
  • School & Sports Physicals
  • Behavioral, Emotional & Family Counseling
  • Adolescent Issues
  • Newborn Care
  • Well-Child Evaluation and Care
LOCATIONS:

Pediatric providers are available at the following locations:

MORRIS

Morris Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital
151 W. High Street (Upper Level)
Morris, IL 60450
Phone: 815.705.3300
Provider: Dr. Ian Best; Dr. Melissa Hill; Dr. Faiz Rahman

OTTAWA

Morris Hospital Ottawa Campus
1306 Gemini Circle, Suite 1
Ottawa, IL 61350
Phone: 815.433.9200
Providers: Dr. Melissa Hill

OUR TEAM:

Please take a moment to meet our team and find the pediatric provider who is best for your family.

DARAKHSHAN ANJUM, M.D., PEDIATRICS

As a board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Darakhshan Anjum cares for patients ages newborn through 17. Her focus is on preventive medicine and management of health in infants, children, and teens, including monitoring of growth and development, illness management, nutritional counseling, immunizations, and physical fitness. Dr. Anjum has a special interest in adolescent medicine and travel medicine.

Dr. Anjum believes in creating a comfortable, strong bond with her patients and their families to address any of their medical concerns. She firmly believes in preventive care, so age-appropriate guidance is a priority during every visit.

Dr. Anjum received her medical degree from Dow Medical College in Pakistan. She completed a pediatrics residency at Geisinger Medical Center. She is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. She is also a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Anjum loves spending time with her family, including her two sons and a daughter. She is married to Dr. Faiz Rahman, a pediatrician with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers.

Dr. Anjum sees patients at the Morris Hospital Diamond-Coal City Campus. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Anjum, call 815.634.3500.

 

DR. ANJUM’S HOURS:

Monday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

IAN BEST, M.D., PEDIATRICS

Dr. Ian Best, pediatricsAs a board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Ian Best provides care for patients ages newborn through 17. His focus is on preventive care and management of health in infants, children, and teens, including monitoring of growth and development, illness management, nutritional counseling, immunizations, and physical fitness. Dr. Best has a special interest in newborn and premature infant care, asthma, and attention deficit disorder. His pledge to patients is to provide honest, compassionate care to children of all ages.

Dr. Best received his medical degree at the University of Illinois-Chicago. He completed his residency at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. He is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.

When he’s not taking care of patients, Dr. Best enjoys running and spending time with his family. He is married to Dr. Leticia Setrini-Best, an obstetrician/gynecologist and native of Morris. They are happy parents of twin daughters.

Dr. Best sees patients at the Marseilles Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital and the Morris Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital on High Street in Morris. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Best, call 815.795.2122 (Marseilles) or 815.705.3300 (Morris).

 

DR. BEST’S HOURS:

Monday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Marseilles)
Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Morris)
Wednesday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Morris)
Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Marseilles)

SHERRI DAVIS, P.A.C., PEDIATRICS

Sherri Davis, pediatricsAs a certified pediatric physician assistant, Sherri Davis conducts physical exams, diagnoses and treats illnesses, orders and interprets tests, counsels patients on preventive health care, and prescribes medications under the supervision of a pediatrician. She is committed to contributing to children’s good health and providing appropriate medical treatment when needed.

Sherri earned her bachelor’s degree in biology and education at DePaul University, followed by three years of physician assistant studies at Midwestern University in Downers Grove.

Sherri practices at the Minooka Healthcare Center at the Morris Hospital Ridge Road Campus. To schedule an appointment, please call 815.467.1518.

 

SHERRI’S HOURS:

Monday: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

MELISSA HILL, M.D., PEDIATRICS

Dr. Melissa Hill, pediatricsAs a board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Melissa Hill cares for patients ages newborn through 17. Her focus is on preventive care and management of health in infants, children, and teens, including illness management, nutritional counseling, immunizations, and physical fitness. Dr. Hill has a special interest in growth and development, breastfeeding, illness and accident prevention, and foster care.

Dr. Hill received her medical degree from Ross University’s School of Medicine, Dominica, West Indies. She completed a pediatrics residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, Ill. Dr. Hill is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. She also is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Having grown up in Yorkville, Dr. Hill is an area native who enjoys investing in her community. She has always loved children and her desire to become a physician started as early as the age of 12. Dr. Hill believes in the power of family to nurture healthy children. She is dedicated to working with the parents of her patients to provide optimal and compassionate care.

Dr. Hill sees patients at the Morris Hospital Ottawa Campus and at the Morris Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital at 151 W. High St. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Hill, please call 815.433.9200 (Ottawa) or 815.705.3300 (Morris).

 

DR. HILL’S HOURS:

Monday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Ottawa)
Wednesday: 8 a.m. -4 p.m. (Ottawa)
Thursday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Morris)
Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Ottawa)

LAWTON MOY, M.D., PEDIATRICS/INTERNAL MEDICINE

As a board-certified internist and pediatrician, Dr. Lawton Moy is specially trained to care for patients of all ages, from newborns through seniors. He believes that getting to know the entire family is important and he enjoys taking care of mom, dad, and children.

As a pediatrician, he feels privileged to have the opportunity to make a positive influence on the lives of children. He understands that each patient is unique and believes in the importance of a trusting patient-physician relationship. Dr. Moy is committed to working hand-in-hand with patients to ensure them the best possible quality of life.

Dr. Moy received his medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria and completed an internship and residency at St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. He is board-certified in both pediatrics and internal medicine.

Dr. Moy sees patients at the Minooka Healthcare Center at the Morris Hospital Ridge Road Campus. To schedule an appointment, please call 815.467.1518.

 

DR. MOY’S HOURS:

Monday: 8:15 a.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

FAIZ RAHMAN, M.D., PEDIATRICS

Dr. Faiz Rahman, pediatricsAs a board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Faiz Rahman cares for patients ages newborn through 17. His focus is preventive care, health in infants, children, and teens, including illness management, nutritional counseling, immunizations, and physical fitness. Dr. Rahman has a special interest in raising awareness for the prevention and treatment of asthma. He is also an advocate for immunizations and has a special appreciation for caring for ADHD patients.

Dr. Rahman came to Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers after having worked in pediatrics both in Georgia and Pennsylvania. He received his medical degree from Dow Medical College in Pakistan. He completed a pediatrics residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pa., and also completed an externship in pediatrics at Geisinger Health System in Danville, Pa. Dr. Rahman is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Rahman sees patients at the Minooka Healthcare Center at the Morris Hospital Ridge Road Campus and at the Morris Healthcare Center of Morris Hospital at 151 W. High St. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Rahman, please call 815.467.1518 (Ridge Road) or 815.705.3300 (Morris).

 

DR. RAHMAN’S HOURS:

Monday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Morris)
Tuesday: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. (Ridge Road)
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (Ridge Road)
Thursday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Ridge Road)

PATIENT RESOURCES:

SCHEDULE/REQUEST AN APPOINTMENT

To schedule an appointment, please call the provider’s pediatrics office directly. Offices and phone numbers for each provider can be found in their bios above.

PREPARING FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT

We encourage you to download our Pediatrics Visit Schedule that maps out the immunization schedule and screening guidelines. The various questionnaires are available on our Forms page. Please bring a list of current medications and doses when you come to your appointment.

For your convenience, we suggest that you download and complete our Healthcare Centers – General Patient Registration Form before coming in for your office visit.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your appointment time to complete registration and a health questionnaire.

When you come for your appointments, please remember to bring the following:

  • Driver’s License or a valid ID
  • Insurance information
  • Referral Letter (if required)
  • Reports, X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, etc. and any other relevant information
  • List of medications (if any)

We recognize that your time is valuable, and we make every effort to stay on schedule. Occasionally emergencies or patients require a little more time and may cause delays beyond our control. We apologize if we keep you waiting.

TO CANCEL AN APPOINTMENT

If you need to cancel an appointment, please call the office during business hours at least 1 day prior to your scheduled appointment so that we can offer your appointment time to patients on our waiting list.

PATIENT PORTAL

We are pleased to offer a patient portal that gives you access to all of your health information, test results, office visit summaries and appointments associated with Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers. You can also use your portal to request medication refills, message your Morris Hospital Healthcare Center provider, and pay Morris Hospital bills. Please follow this link to My Health@Morris Hospital for more information, including how to enroll.

(If you have a Physician Office portal account (Healow app), please note that we made the transition to one patient portal on April 1, 2023. While your Physician Office portal will still be available for viewing for a limited time, no new information will be added to this portal beginning April 1. Please go to our Patient Portals page to learn more about the transition.)

BILL PAYMENT

Please visit our “Pay My Bill” page for information about the options available for bill payment.

FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES

Your provider is committed to delivering the best possible coordination of your care by participating in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO).  A care coordinator may get involved in your care to help improve communication between your healthcare providers. Please visit our Accountable Care Organization (ACO) webpage to learn more