Dr. Todd J. Ochs, MD
Pediatrician
1945 W Wilson Ave Suite 6116 Chicago IL, 60640About
Todd J. Ochs, MD, is a highly experienced pediatrician at Ravenswood Pediatrics in Chicago, IL. With a career spanning over three decades, he has established himself as a trusted professional in the field of general pediatrics. In 1997, Dr. Ochs began working with adoptive families, a cause close to his heart as he himself had adopted his first daughter from China. Since then, he has provided care to over a thousand internationally adopted children through his practice and adoption clinic. Additionally, he has conducted numerous referral reviews and delivered informative talks to thousands of adoptive parents. Dr. Ochs has personally adopted three more special needs Chinese daughters, demonstrating his commitment to the well-being of adopted children. Recognized by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Dr. Ochs' office is acknowledged as a "Center of Excellence" for conducting comprehensive examinations of foster children after their placement. Furthermore, he serves as the pediatrician for an adolescent group home, further showcasing his dedication to providing care for vulnerable populations.
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Education and Training
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1981
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Instructor Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine 1993 - Present
- Clinical Instructor University of Illinois Chicago School of Medicine 2007 - Present
- Founder American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Adoption and Foster Care -
- Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics (Community Based Primary Care) Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine -
Awards
- Executive Committee on the Council on Adoption, Foster Care, and Kinship Care 2019 American Academy of Pediatrics
- Fellow (FAAP) Year American Academy of Pediatrics
Treatments
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Sports Medicine
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatrics, Illinois Chapter
- Children's Community Physicians Association
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- CAMP- A FASD Community
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Get to know Pediatrician Dr. Todd J. Ochs, who serves patients in Chicago, Illinois.
A devoted pediatrician practicing in Chicago since 1984, Dr. Ochs sees patients at his private practice, Ravenswood Pediatrics.
Ravenswood Pediatrics has been recognized as a “Center of Excellence” by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. The clinic provides comprehensive examinations to foster children after placement, and Dr. Ochs serves as the pediatrician for an adolescent group home.
He has been working with adoptive families since 1997, a cause close to his heart as he himself had adopted his first daughter from China. Since then, Dr. Ochs has seen over a thousand internationally adopted children in his practice and adoption clinic. Additionally, he has done thousands more referral reviews and has spoken to thousands of adoptive parents.
Pertaining to his educational pursuits, Dr. Ochs received his medical education from the Loyola Stritch School of Medicine after graduating from the University of New Orleans. He then completed his residency in pediatrics at Cook County and UIC Hospitals.
Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to certify pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.
Having adopted three more special needs Chinese daughters, Dr. Ochs has emerged as a leading authority in the field of adoption medicine. He is a founding member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Section on Adoption and Foster Care and has served on its executive committee for six years.
On a professional level, Dr. Ochs has been a staunch advocate for the well-being of adopted and fostered children, addressing adoption-related health and mental health issues, such as Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), in both public and private school settings. Furthermore, he serves as an advisory board member for Illinois NOFAS and has been a featured speaker at multiple conferences and hospital grand rounds, focusing on educating audiences about FASD.
Holding an academic appointment, Dr. Ochs serves as a Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics (Community Based Primary Care) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends people be under pediatric care up to the age of 21. Pediatricians provide medical care to people ranging in age from newborns to young adults. They are trained to examine, diagnose, and treat children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses through all of their developmental stages, as they grow and mature.
Recognized as a respected author and speaker on adoption medicine, Dr. Ochs has written articles for several adoption publications, including the AAP Illinois Chapter Newsletter and the Child’s Doctor of Children’s Memorial Hospital. He has spoken at international conferences, including the International Pediatric Association in Beijing, as well as at numerous adoption conferences and agency educational sessions.
On a more personal note, Dr. Ochs is fluent in both English and Spanish.
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