Our Doctors

John J. (“Jack”) Kelly is a local boy made good: he grew up just down the street from Wheaton Pediatrics and has “come home” to work with us. Dr. Kelly is excited to be back in the area, and we’re very happy he’s joining our group.

"The best part about being a pediatrician is working with an entire family and the variety of ages that I care for. I love that I can go from seeing a newborn and talking with new parents to spending the next visit with a teenager who is preparing to go to college. Every day as a pediatrician is unique, and I’m so grateful to spend my career with Wheaton Pediatrics."

One of Dr. Kelly’s professional interests is newborn care: he enjoys getting to know parents as they grow their family and helping them navigate the challenges of caring for an infant. He also enjoys working with children who are medically complex and those with developmental delays.

Dr. Kelly has three older sisters (or as he likes to call them, “3 extra moms”) who all live in the western suburbs, and he is very excited to be moving back to be close to them.

If I didn’t go into pediatrics, I’d be a ______?

"If I wasn’t a pediatrician, I would be a high school math and science teacher. I come from a family of teachers with both my mom and grandma being math teachers. I still love teaching, and part of why I chose pediatric medicine is the amount of teaching that is part of it."

Dr. Kelly received his bachelor's in Math from the University of Illinois, then completed medical school at the University of Cincinnati Medical School. He did his pediatric residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.

Q&A

What is your comfort food?

Macaroni and Cheese! Especially after spending 3 years in Wisconsin for residency, mac and cheese has become one of my staples after a long day. For anyone wondering, Rock Bottom currently has the best mac and cheese that I’ve found in the suburbs, but I’m always open to new suggestions. 

What was your favorite book growing up?

I loved Harry Potter growing up. I remember reading the books all day on the day of release, and I still watch the movies regularly.