Dr. Rita Hart, DO

Pediatrics ·

Female ·

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

Sterling IL

100 E Le Fevre Rd

Sterling, IL 61081

Contact Information

(815) 625-0400

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Aetna
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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

Diabetes
Headache
Infections
Injuries
Migraine
Obesity
Pediatric Diseases
Sinusitis

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

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Languages Spoken

English

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Hart's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hart

3.7

Based on 10 reviews

5 Stars	60%	(6)
4 Stars	10%	(1)
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1 Star	30%	(3)

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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...Read More

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Channahon, IL – Mar 16, 2017

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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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Mazon, IL – Apr 14, 2016

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