Facility Affiliations
Dr. Marc Connery's Credentials
Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
Dr. Marc Connery, an Illiana native who remembers going to Sauzer’s Kiddieland in Scherillville and watching Channel 32 advertising drag races on Sunday, Sunday, Sunday at the U.S. 30 Drag strip in Hobart. After experiencing what the Big Ten had to offer at the University of Illinois – Urbana, Dr. Connery received a bachelor’s degree in Physiology. With a mind to enter primary care he attended the Rockford campus of the University of Illinois, world renowned for its focus on preventative care and family medicine. From there he completed his pediatric residency and subsequently attained Board Certification in Pediatrics. Eventually settling down in Hobart, he has participated in regional healthcare including acting as the pediatric medical director at Saint Mary’s. Following the guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Connery emphasizes preventive care and evidence-based medicine while not neglecting the personal touch. Described as a kid himself, he still surprises the children with his knowledge of comic books, Disney cartoons, and the occasional sleight of hand and mimicry. After spending eleven years as a physician in big, multi-specialty groups, though some have called him crazy, he has set out to show that a single practitioner can still provide good personalized care in this age of Doc-In-A-Box and walk-in clinics.
Education
- University Of Il Coll Of Med- Chicago Il (Grad. 1994)
- Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il (Grad. 1994)
- University of Illinois - Rockford (Grad. 1994)
- University of Illinois College of Medicine (Grad. 1994)
Areas of Expertise
- Pediatric Care, Preventive Care, General Care And More
- Lab Testing
- Hearing loss
- Ear Wax
- Laryngitis
- Ear Infection
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Developmental Testing
- Allergy Testing
- Sports Physical Examination
- Astigmatism
- High blood pressure (hypertension)
- Plantar Wart
- Immunizations (0 – 18)
- Annual Exams
- Prenatal Care
My family and I are extremely grateful to have found Dr Connery. Until recently our children had only needed check ups and were never sick enough to need to be seen. I had found it remarkable that this doctor took as much time to speak to us and answer our questions, we joked that if we had taken more time we would have to pay rent. What really impressed us recently was when we were worried about our daughter's fever, he not only called us back in 2 minutes, but he told us that the ER was backed up and he would open up the office on a SUNDAY! He was able to treat her and she was good enough to go to school the next day. I will admit he is a bit passionate about his work, and can appear a know it all, but at the same time, how many doctors know enough about Disney princesses to make a 5 year old girl get over her fears.
Submitted March 3, 2013