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Our Projects

Weight Loss

Weight Loss Clinic

Introducing our new weight loss clinic for young adults and teens. Physician led, we provide the most current weight loss guidance, including medication and nutrition advice. Telehealth option available. Learn more and sign up at: https://balanceweightcenter.com/weight-loss/

Weight Loss Clinic

Dental Health

Dental Health Program

Introducing our Dental Health Program! Oral hygiene is important for everyone. We offer fluoride varnish treatments to infants starting from 6 months of age. We also perform a dental health assessment and connect you with a dentist for on-going care. Sign up to get dental care tailored specifically to your child, get in touch with dentists in your area, and receive a professional fluoride varnish treatment. We hope to see you soon!

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Sickle Cell Trait Awareness

Sickle Cell Trait Screening

Sickle Cell Trait Screening and Awareness Initiative helps you look closer at your child’s health and well-being. It is designed to identify and educate children, adolescents and young adults about sickle cell trait. Also learn about how it can affect you or your child, and how it is passed from parent to child. You will also learn how to reduce chances of yourself or your child giving birth to a baby with sickle cell disease (SCD). Click here to learn how our new program can help you better understand your child's health

Sickle Cell Trait Screening

Concierge Pediatrics

Concierge Pediatrics

Welcome to our latest offering- featuring Dr. Akin's Concierge Pediatric Practice. Our unique, patient-focused approach to pediatric care is led by the experienced and compassionate Dr. Akin. You'll see firsthand how we prioritize personalized care through home visits for your newborn or sick child and specialized weight loss services. Our extended child-centered visits shows that our commitment is to holistic child development. Join us as we journey through our new offering, showcasing our dedication to nurturing the future generation. Don't forget to subscribe to stay updated on the latest in pediatric care.

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PROS

Pediatric Research in Office Settings

Partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), we have been involved in research to improve the lives of all children. One project was the Flu2Text Study which was funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development (NICHD). It has been published in JMIR Formative Research at this site: https://formative.jmir.org/2023/1/e39576 and ACI open https://www.thieme-connect.com/products/ejournals/html/10.1055/s-0043-1763270

Pediatric Research

Balance Pediatrics

10 year anniversary

Balance Pediatrics has been in Downers Grove for 10 years! It has been a very rewarding decade taking care of your children, watching them grow in good health, and confidence. The last 3 years were no doubt challenging, but we pulled through, we beat the pandemic, and are ready to face the next 10 years with courage and renewed energy. Though the toll has been enormous, we stay strong and continue to support our children who also carried a huge burden. https://balanceweightcenter.com/

10 years and counting.....

Our services

We provide excellent care for the families of children and adolescents who would like to manage their weight and adopt healthier lifestyle practices.

What our Patients Say

"Dr. Akin has treated my two kids since birth. We love her gentle demeanor and attention to detail. She is great with the kids and has helped us treat a number of things from RSV to allergies."

"Dr. Akin is one of a kind! We are so very lucky to have been referred to her through another doctor when we had our first child. As first time parents of a preemie, our anxiety ran high in regards to our babies health, growth and development. Dr. Akin was there for us every step of the way."

"She is truly amazing. She is great with my kids and my kids love her. She is way to get a hold of and you can tell she truly cares. Highly recommend if your looking for someone you and your kids will love."

"Outstanding service! From the moment you walk in there's always a warm welcome and there's always a very small wait time. I can really rely on Dr. Akin with my children's health."

Latest News

Keep updated with news and events!

Weight Loss

Weight Loss Clinic

Starting soon..... our new #Weight Loss Clinic for young adults! We are excited to offer you brand new services to aid your weight loss

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Healthy Child

Healthy Mouth for a Healthy Child

Keep your child's mouth healthy Limit sweets and juice Eat fruits and vegetables, drink water Brush 2 times a day Regular dental appointment

Dental Health

New Oral Health Program

  🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We are thrilled to introduce Dr. Akin's new Oral Health Program, designed specifically for parents and their little

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