Dr. Rita Hart, DO

Dr. Rita Hart, DO

Pediatrics  ·  
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Age 57
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Dr. Rita Hart, DO is a pediatrics specialist in Sterling, IL and has been practicing for 30 years. She graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1988 and specializes in pediatrics, adolescent medicine, and more.Read her story
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Sterling IL

100 E Le Fevre Rd

Sterling, IL 61081

Contact Information

(815) 625-0400

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Assurant Health
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Cigna
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • CoreSource
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Dr. Hart's Experience

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Dr. Hart's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
  • Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
  • Specializes in Pediatrics
  • Board certified in Pediatrics
  • No malpractice claims found
  • No sanctions found
  • No board actions found

Dr. Hart's bio

This content was provided by Dr. Hart "I am a board certified pediatrician with special expertise in Newborn Medicine (Neonatology). I have received several awards, including most recently the Patients Choice Award and the Compassionate Doctor Award. I have been in practice for over 20 years and feel my experience and continuing training allow me to provide excellent quality pediatric care. I treat newborns to teenagers and firmly believe in building strong partnerships with the parents or guardians of my patients and am a strong advocate for pediatric immunizations."

Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Hart "I believe in developing partnerships with parents in order to provide the best possible pediatric care to my patients. I care for children from newborn through 17 years of age and am a strong advocate for pediatric immunization as a major component of disease prevention. "

3  Specialties

  • Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Child & Adolescent Medicine

1  Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics
    Accredited by: American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics*

8  Conditions Treated

16  Procedures

  • Abscess Incision and Drainage
  • Allergy Shots
  • Breath Testing
  • EEG (Electroencephalogram)
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG)
  • Immunization
  • Infant Care
  • Nebulizer Treatment
  • Neonatal Care
  • Pap Smear
  • Physical Examination
  • Sports Physical Examination
  • Vaccination
  • Wart Removal
  • Well Baby Care
  • Well Child Examination

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for Illinois.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

  • Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical School | Graduated 1988
  • Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and associated Hospitals
    Internship Hospital | Completed 1989
  • American College of Osteopathic Pediatrics
    Fellowship Hospital | Completed

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

Dr. Hart has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

  • English

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Hart's Reviews

3.7
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Hart to family and friends
10 total reviews (3 have comments)
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Likelihood to Recommend (10)

  • 5
    (6)
  • 4
    (1)
  • 3
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  • 2
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  • 1
    (3)

Dr. Hart's Performance

  • Trustworthiness

    VERY GOOD

  • Explains condition(s) well

    VERY GOOD

  • Answers questions

    VERY GOOD

  • Time well spent

    VERY GOOD

Office & Staff Performance

  • Scheduling

    VERY GOOD

  • Office environment

    VERY GOOD

  • Staff friendliness

    VERY GOOD

  • Average wait time

    Under 10 minutes
Dr. Hart Says:
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My overall patient ratings are excellent.

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Patient Comments (3)

I've been taking my children to Dr. Hart since my oldest was born, almost 13 years. Her standard of care is above and beyond, my children adore her and actually look forward to going to the doctor, and I personally have learned so, so much from her. She is a wonderful pediatrician, and holds an...more
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Terrible. I would not recommend going to this doctor. So passive, and because of her lack of attentiveness, my daughter had to be transferred to a larger hospital where the staff actually did their job. I would not even give her one star, but I had to click at least one.
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Can't recommend her enough. She is an advocate for immunizations which we strongly support.
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Dr. Hart accepts 21 insurance carriers

  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Assurant Health
  • AvMed
    Open Access
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
    Blue Choice
  • Cigna
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • CoreSource
  • Coventry Health Care
    Platinum PPO
  • Coventry Health Care of Missouri
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • HAP Insurance
    Health Alliance PPO
  • HealthLink
    HealthLink PPO
  • Humana
    Choice Care PPO
  • Medicaid
  • Meritain Health
  • MultiPlan
    MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Tricare
    TriCare for Life
  • UnitedHealthCare
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO

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Dr. Hart's affiliated hospitals

CGH Medical Center
100 East Lefevre Road
Sterling, IL 61081
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