At Pedios Pediatrics, we work together to build life-long relationships with our patients and their families by consistently providing care that is compassionate, data-driven and cooperative. Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of the children we serve by offering a child-centered environment and outstanding care.
To fulfill this mission, we are committed to:
- Improving the lives of the children we care for by delivering high-quality, compassionate care.
- Listening to our patients and families, who we are privileged to serve.
- Guiding our patients along a path of optimal health and wellness.
- Pursuing excellence at all levels through continuous education and training.
In support of our care goals, we utilize electronic medical records that are fully integrated with Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. This integration allows us to seamlessly access your child’s records from Lurie—including emergency room visits, specialist consultations, radiology reports, and laboratory results. Likewise, physicians at Lurie can view our records, including office visit notes, growth charts, and lab results.
This two-way access enhances coordination and communication with specialists, ensuring efficient and optimal care for your child. In addition, we can access many records from other hospitals through EPIC Care Everywhere, further supporting continuity of care.
Meet Our Pediatricians
At Pedios we consider it both a great joy and responsibility to care for children. All of us are parents ourselves, so we strive to be understanding and available to the families we are privileged to serve. We are honored that you have chosen us as your child's primary medical provider and are confident that you will be pleased with the quality of care and service that we can provide you and your family.
A vital part of our service to children begins with our outstanding staff who works hard to manage and maintain a professional, caring and supportive environment for our patients in a timely manner. Our doctors are lifelong learners. Not only have they received advanced medical training in pediatrics, they continually pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest in child health care.
Heather Haukness, M.D. (she/her)
Pedios Pediatrics, Oak Park IL Pediatrician
Associate
Staff, Lurie Children’s Hospital
Education
- B.A., University of Virginia
- M.D., University of Virginia
- Pediatric Residency, Children's Memorial Hospital (the former name of Lurie Children's Hospital)
- Diplomate, American Board of Pediatrics
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
- Pedios Pediatrics, 1999 to present
Dr. Haukness moved to Chicago to complete her pediatric residency at Children’s Memorial Hospital (now Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago), where she continues to maintain strong connections with many colleagues. She has been consistently recognized as a Chicago Magazine Top Doctor. She values her role as an educator, not only for her patients and their families, but also for the occasional medical student. Dr. Haukness cherishes the privilege of caring for the community and the long-standing relationships she has built with families over the years.
Dr. Haukness is married and enjoys spending time regularly at the beach with her dog, reading, hiking, exploring new restaurants, and keeping up with the adventures of her two children.
Laura Rogers, M.D. (she/her)
Pedios Pediatrics, Oak Park IL Pediatrician
Associate
Staff, Lurie Children’s Hospital
Education
- B.A., Northwestern University
- M.D., Rush University
- Pediatric Residency, Rush University
- Diplomate, American Board of Pediatrics
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
- All-Star Pediatrics, Countryside, IL, 2017-2023
- Pedios Pediatrics, 2023 to present
Dr. Rogers grew up in Oak Park and then moved back with her husband during her pediatric residency. She has 2 young children. On her best days, her family enjoys all that our town has to offer outdoors including the farmer's market, sledding hills, playgrounds, and pools. Her special interest include breastfeeding, sports medicine, allergies, and sleep medicine.
Rebecca Turk, M.D. (she/her)
Pedios Pediatrics, Oak Park IL Pediatrician
Associate
Staff, Lurie Children’s Hospital
Education
- B.S., Virginia Commonwealth University
- M.D., Medical College of Virginia
- Pediatric Residency, University of Virginia
- Diplomate, American Board of Pediatrics
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
- Waynesboro Pediatrics, Waynesboro, VA, 1998
- Loyola Medical Center, 1999-2008
- Pedios Pediatrics, 2007 to present
Originally from North Carolina, Dr. Turk completed her medical training in Virginia. She raised her four children, including identical twins, in Oak Park and now resides in River Forest. Dr. Turk has a special interest in the well care of multiples, developmental disorders, and ADHD. She is also passionate about children’s literature and aspires to write a children’s book of her own. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family and enjoys a variety of sports including cycling, running and swimming.
Donna L. Wegner, M.D (she/her)
Pedios Pediatrics, Oak Park IL Pediatrician
Associate
Staff, Lurie Children’s Hospital
Education
- B.S., University of lllinois
- M.D., Rush Medical College
- Pediatric Residency, Michael Reese Hospital/ University of Virginia
- Diplomate, American Board of Pediatrics
- Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics
General Pediatrics
- Pedios, Ltd., 1986 to present
- ADHD Care
- Asthma Care
- Childhood Illness
- Developmental Delay
- Growth and Development/Annual Checkups
- Immunizations
- Learning and Development Disabilities
- Mental Health Care
- Newborn Care
- Prenatal Consults
- Same-Day Sick Visits
- Sports Physicals
- Travel Visits
Dr. Wegner is married to Dr. Tom Wegner, a dentist who also practices in Oak Park. They have four children. Interests outside of her medical practice include skiing, travel, tennis, gardening, hiking and enthusiastically supporting the endeavors of her four sons. Special practice interests include nutrition, newborn care, asthma and allergy and the student athlete.
