Jennifer Perez, MD

Dr. Jennifer Perez is double board-certified in pediatrics and obesity medicine. A born and raised Chicagoan, she brings two decades of experience in caring for children and families across Chicagoland. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and completed her residency at Rush University Medical Center. She is deeply committed to building trusting, collaborative relationships, where families feel heard, respected, and never rushed during appointments. Dr. Perez is passionate about the issue of pediatric obesity and is an expert in childhood nutrition. She believes that combining healthy lifestyle habits with evidence-based care allows children to thrive and supports their long-term wellness. She has additional knowledge and training in lactation consultation, cognitive behavior therapy for anxiety, and autism evaluation, and she is dedicated to supporting families through vaccine education, obesity prevention and treatment, and caring for children with asthma and allergies. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Perez shares her expertise with parents and caregivers as a contributor to the Zarminali Pediatrics website.