
Basel Katerji, MD
Pediatrics
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Infant
- Child
- Adolescent
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Basel Katerji
About The Provider
Dr. Basel Katerji is a pediatrician with over twenty years of experience caring for children and young adults. He graduated from Aleppo University School of Medicine and completed his pediatrics residency at Marshall University in West Virginia.
Dr. Katerji treats a wide range of pediatric conditions, including asthma, allergies, diabetes, obesity, and ADHD. He is passionate about promoting overall wellness, encouraging healthy habits, good nutrition, and active lifestyles to help children thrive. Dedicated to serving his community, Dr. Katerji provides compassionate, family‑focused care.
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Philosophy Of Care
Dr. Basel Katerji believes that every child deserves compassionate, comprehensive care that supports both their immediate health needs and long‑term wellbeing. He is dedicated to partnering with families to encourage healthy habits, good nutrition, and active lifestyles, helping children build strong foundations for lifelong wellness. His philosophy emphasizes listening carefully to parents and patients, treating each child with respect, and guiding families through the challenges of childhood illnesses with empathy and expertise.
Locations
- Family Medical ClinicAccepting New Patients
- 15505 East 127th Street, Lemont, IL 60439
- Get Directions
- phone: 872-282-0400
- fax: 872-871-0005
Clinical Interests
Dr. Katerji treats a wide range of pediatric conditions, including asthma, allergies, diabetes, obesity, and ADHD. He is passionate about promoting overall wellness, encouraging healthy habits, good nutrition, and active lifestyles to help children thrive.
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Marshall University, Pediatrics, 2014
- Medical Education: University of Aleppo, MD, 2005
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2015
Insurance
- Aetna – PPO, HMO, POS, EPO, MMAI
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD-HMO
- CIGNA-HMO
- CIGNA-PPO
- Coventry (Personal Care) – HMO, PPO, POS
- GREAT WEST HEALTHCARE-POS
- GREAT WEST HEALTHCARE-PPO
- Healthlink – PPO
- HFN, Inc. – PPO
- HUMANA HEALTH PLANS-HMO
- HUMANA HEALTH PLANS-PPO
- Illinois Medicaid (Health Choice IL) – Medicaid
- MERIDIAN HEALTH-MEDICAID
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) – PPO
- Professional Benefits Administrator (PBA) – PPO
- Self-Insured Employer Group
- UnitedHealth (UHC) (Navigate, AARP, Choice Plus & Select) – PPO, HMO, POS, MMAI, Medicare Advantage