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Malini Kumar, DO - Downers Grove Pediatrician

Malini Kumar, DO

Pediatrics

4.9
176 Ratings
Practices In: Downers Grove, Naperville, Plainfield
Patients Seen: Ages Newborn–17

I enjoy work­ing with chil­dren, birth through young adult­hood, using a fam­i­ly-cen­tered approach to pro­vide the best indi­vid­u­al­ized care for each child. I am pas­sion­ate about patient edu­ca­tion, from guid­ing new par­ents in car­ing for a new­born, encour­ag­ing healthy habits, to empow­er­ing young adults to take own­er­ship of their health.

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Karen Manning, APN - Naperville Lactation Consultant

Karen Manning, APN, CPNP, IBCLC

Lactation Consultants Pediatrics

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Downers Grove Naperville

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Locations

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Downers Grove

5207 Main Street

Downers Grove, Illinois 60515

630-964-6049

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Naperville

1020 E. Ogden Ave.

Suite 201

Naperville, Illinois 60563

630-369-4550

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Plainfield

16519 S. Route 59

Suite B

Plainfield, Illinois 60586

815-676-2570

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Need an appointment sooner? While your primary care provider or specialist are the anchor of your care team, their advanced practice providers and physician partners are available to provide care when you need it.

Karen Manning, APN - Naperville Lactation Consultant

Karen Manning, APN, CPNP, IBCLC

Lactation Consultants Pediatrics

Practices In:

Downers Grove Naperville

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General Info
Video
Hospital Affiliations
Languages
English, Hindi
Clinical Interests

New­born, Asth­ma, Pre­ven­tive care

Personal Interests

Music, Cook­ing, Travel

Memberships
American Academy of Pediatrics

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
3815 Highland Avenue Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 630-275-2700 Get Directions
Edward Hospital
801 S. Washington St. Naperville, Illinois 60540 630-527-3000 Get Directions
Education
School
Midwestern University Graduation Date: 2011 Degree: DO
Residency
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria Chief Resident in Pediatrics

Ratings

Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.9

Likelihood of recommending this provider

5
176 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9
175 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.9
176 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.9
174 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.9
176 Ratings

Comments

Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"My child has slow weight growth and Dr. Kumar was patient and encouraging with her suggestions for feeding. She understands that breastfeeding is important to me and has been helpful in guiding our next steps."
4.6
May. 3, 2025
"This was my first wellness visit with Dr. Kumar. She was amazing. I will be taking all my children to her. Wonderful bedside manner, listens and genuinely cares. 10/10"
5
Apr. 29, 2025
"Dr.Kumar is relatable-she knows exactly what we're going through as new parents because she has been there herself. She is able to share information that eases our concerns and provides options for care. We just adore her and she is a credit to her craft."
5
Apr. 22, 2025
"Dr Kumar has the ability to make your child feel seen and heard. She is listens and never makes you feel rushed or that she has to rush off."
5
Apr. 20, 2025
"Dr Kumar was wonderful, my son has low functioning autism and she was excellent with him"
5
Apr. 17, 2025
"Dr. Kumar is the best doctor I've ever worked with before. I wish she could be my doctor."
5
Apr. 8, 2025
"Dr. Kumar is always so professional, caring, and listen with a lot of lpatience our concerns. We love that she also speak Spanish to our kids. They love her!"
5
Mar. 28, 2025
"Dr. K is always patient with hearing our questions and giving a reply. We feel we have her full attention in the room and aren't rushed. She listens to my child when she speaks to her too."
4.75
Mar. 4, 2025
"Dr Kumar is both of my daughter's favorite. She is kind and listens."
5
Feb. 13, 2025
"Dr Kumar is THE BEST. We recommend her to everyone."
5
Jan. 27, 2025
"Dr. Kumar is an amazing doctor. She listens to every concern and talks you through her care plan to make sure you understand."
5
Jan. 19, 2025
"I really liked Dr. Kumar. It was my first time meeting her and she met me at end of day. My son had RSV. She was very reassuring and made me feel comfortable."
4
Jan. 2, 2025
"We LOVE Dr Kumar. She has an amazing bedside manner, cares about our son, listens to us (parents) and provides Incredible care."
5
Jan. 2, 2025
"Dr. Kumar is an Incredible pediatrician and we are so grateful to be in her care."
5
Dec. 15, 2024
"Dr Kumar is the best! She is kind, attentive to any concerns we have, and our son feels so comfortable with her! We will be welcoming our second child soon and can't wait to have her care for her!"
5
Dec. 13, 2024
"The doctor was fantastic!"
5
Dec. 8, 2024
"Dr Kumar is awesome! My kids loves her."
5
Oct. 17, 2024
"Dr. Kumar is very knowledgeable and friendly.Kids loves her!!"
5
Sep. 29, 2024
"So impressed with Dr. Kumar."
5
Sep. 10, 2024
"Doctor Kumar is a wonderful doctor. She is kind, patient and attentive."
5
Sep. 3, 2024
"Dr. Kumar is a compassionate,knowledgeable and highly skilled clinician. We are so lucky she is Katya's pediatrician!"
5
Sep. 3, 2024
"Dr. Kumar is our absolute go-to. She is everything I hoped for when bringing my kids to the doctor. Respectful, kind, patient, knowledgeable, informative."
5
Jul. 30, 2024
"Dr. Kumar is one of the best doctors I have ever met. She is present, bright, informative, and kind. My kids are grateful for her care."
5
Jul. 23, 2024
"Dr. Kumar is wonderful!"
5
Jul. 20, 2024
"Dr. Kumar is amazing!"
5
May. 31, 2024
"Dr.Kumar has an excellent bedside manner. She is extremely kind, and was wonderful with our child. We always leave our appointments feeling better than when we arrived, because of her. She answers all our questions and addresses our concerns. She is what every pediatrician should be!"
5
May. 30, 2024
"Dr Kumar listened to everything I had to say. Very thoughtful and just an amazing person."
5
Apr. 29, 2024
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