About Me
Dr. Jennifer Perez, MD, FAAP, DABOM
Dr Perez was born and raised in Chicago. She studied Biology and Women's Studies and Loyola University, went on to Medical School at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and completed her residency at Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Perez is the only daughter of Cuban immigrants and she dedicated her first two decades in practice to serving in underserved on the south side of Chicago. Those 17 years taught her that there are areas where Pediatricians want to spend more time with patients and families, but the way insurance controls how service is rendered, it simply was not possible.
From the desire to dedicate more to her patients, MP Premier (Direct to Patient General Pediatrics) and MPower (Pediatric Specialty Care) were born. This model allows Dr. Perez to spend the time needed to care for families they way the need, want and deserve. At MPower we focus on helping families with Overweight and Obesity, Anxiety and those wondering about an Autism diagnosis.
Understanding Direct to Patient Care
Mpower Obesity Care Offers Three Levels of Programs
Our Free Podcast
The weekly podcast can focus on parenting, myth busting, addressing fads and stigmas, or anything else you want to hear about. Write to us and let us know the topics that important to you or have you wondering
Courses
The Health Behavior Lifestyle (HBL) course is designed for families with one or more members with overweight or obesity; or families looking to improve health via nutrition and lifestyle change. Over 5 hours broken down into 8 modules, Dr. Perez provides information, implementation, strategies and guidance for managing challenges. In this on demand educational course Dr. Perez will coach families not just on nutrition but on how to make lasting habit formation for the entire family.
This is NOT a diet. We are no promoting any niche fads. We are not selling any supplements. Dr. Perez will help you decide the best eating plan for your family based on your preferences, as well as making plans for movement, mindfulness, and sleep.
Obesity Medicine
As a board certified Pediatric Obesity Medicine Doctor, I see patients in the state of Illinois for in person consultation and IHBLT. The number one, researched and recommended treatment for children with overweight and obesity is Intensive Health Behavior Lifestyle Treatment for the entire family. This consists of regular meeting with a physician, dietitian, therapists, physical therapist and other experts to focus on behavior change. For those who qualify and are medication management is also an option.
