About Dr. Brian P. Dumais
Dr. Brian P. Dumais is a pediatrician serving children, adolescents, and families in Orland Park and surrounding Chicago-area communities. He established DuMais Pediatrics in 2005 after completing pediatric training and spending time working with the neonatology group at Christ Hospital.
His practice covers preventive pediatric healthcare as well as common childhood illnesses. Dr. Dumais describes well-child care as a central part of his approach, with particular attention to growth, development, illness prevention, and building a reliable relationship with both the child and family.
Patients looking for related specialists can browse the Doctiplus Pediatrics directory.
Focus Areas
- Well-child examinations
- Newborn care
- Growth and developmental monitoring
- Childhood immunizations
- Adolescent medicine
- Asthma
- Ear infections
- Cough and respiratory illnesses
- Fever and common infections
- Sore throat and strep throat
- School physicals
- Sports physicals
- Nutrition counseling
- Behavioral and developmental concerns
- Preventive pediatric healthcare
Vaccination schedules vary by age, medical history, and previous doses. The CDC maintains current child and adolescent immunization recommendations to help clinicians determine which vaccines are appropriate at different ages.
Pediatrics and Patient Care Approach
Pediatric care involves more than treating illness after symptoms appear. Routine visits provide an opportunity to monitor physical growth, developmental milestones, school and social functioning, nutrition, sleep, and preventive health needs.
Dr. Dumais emphasizes listening carefully to parents and patients and developing care around mutual trust and clear communication. His practice also prioritizes access for children who become acutely ill, with the goal of arranging timely evaluation when possible.
Depending on a child’s symptoms, evaluation may involve physical examination, laboratory testing, respiratory testing, or referral to a pediatric subspecialist.
Childhood Asthma and Acute Illness Care
Asthma, respiratory infections, ear infections, fever, and sore throat are among the common conditions managed in general pediatric practice. Current clinical directories also associate Dr. Dumais with asthma management, newborn care, vaccinations, dietary counseling, and adolescent medicine.
Treatment should be based on the child’s age, medical history, severity of symptoms, and examination findings. Persistent breathing difficulty, severe dehydration, altered responsiveness, or other rapidly worsening symptoms may require emergency evaluation rather than a routine pediatric visit.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Dumais completed undergraduate study in Biology at Georgetown University before earning his MD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2001.
He then completed a Pediatrics residency at Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital from 2001 through 2004, serving as chief resident during his third year. After residency, he worked with the neonatology group at Christ Hospital before opening DuMais Pediatrics in 2005.
He became certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics in 2004 and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. His National Provider Identifier is 1376695577, with Pediatrics recorded as his primary taxonomy.
Practice Information
Dr. Dumais currently practices at DuMais Pediatrics in Orland Park, Illinois. The practice’s current website lists its location at 10710 W. 143rd Street, Orland Park, Illinois 60462.
Current physician directories indicate that he is accepting new patients. Families should confirm the correct suite number, insurance participation, appointment availability, and office hours directly with the practice before visiting.
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