Thomas B. DeStefani, MD
Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical GroupPrimary Specialty
Pediatrics
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Practice Focus Areas
This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:
- Asthma
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Constipation/Diarrhea
- Enuresis-bedwetting
- Growth Disorder
- Newborn Care
- Sleep Disorders
- Special Needs Children
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine - 1981
- Residency:
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Loyola University Medical Center - 1984
Board Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics (Certified)
Practice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medicine Regional Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Central DuPage Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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502 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
February 18, 2026
5.0 star star star star starHe is not our main pediatrician but was able and willing to see us same-day for a concern that came up at a NW Lactation meeting this morning. He answered all our questions and took time to explain his answers and processes to us.
January 08, 2026
5.0 star star star star starHe was wonderful as he interacted with my son. Asking him serious questions in a silly manner. He explained what wrong with my son and explained the treatment clearly. I would recommend him in a heartbeat!!
November 26, 2025
5.0 star star star star starDr. DeStefani has been wonderful with our autistic son. He's professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. He is also very hands-on, and I appreciate that in a physician. I gained a new type of respect for Dr. Destefani after he manually rechecked my son's elevated B/P himself, when most physicians would have asked the nurse to recheck the B/P! As a nurse myself, I have never seen any physician do something like this, and I am so grateful that my son is under his care.
Disclosures
Faculty member received compensation for medical record consultation and/or expert witness testimony.
External Professional Relationships
Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.
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