Dr Ryan is amazing!! If your baby needs a helmet this is the place to go. They are so knowledgeable and personable it was such an easy experience for us as first time parents when it could have been so stressful. We are so appreciative, thank you!! read more

Dr. Pat was excellent in getting my 4 month old daughter set up with a helmet due to her torticollis and plagiocephaly. I'm very thankful the process was so easy and we had her helmet on within two weeks. Since my daughter had a very mild case, she was in and out of the helmet in 6 weeks, just as Dr. Pat predicted. I had trepidation about doing the helmet since her case was so mild but I'm so glad we did it. Very happy with the results and it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. The process was painless and easy. Dr. Pat walked us through each step of the way. Margo was very helpful with scheduling too! This is the place to go for your child's helmet! read more

I took my son to see Dr. Pat about a year and a half ago after having a very negative experience with a different cranial "expert." Dr. Pat was kind, patient, and extraordinarily knowledgeable. She thoroughly explained where my son's progress needed to be made and offered helpful suggestions with additional resources (with zero judgement). It's been over a year now and I couldn't be happier I trusted my gut and got a second opinion from Dr. Pat. I would highly recommend her to any parent read more

HORRIBLE !  Will never use this company again! I have a daughter with multiple disabilities and requires AFO's in order to walk. Usually use "Hanger Clinic" previously known as "Scheck & Siress" for AFO's. So our PT suggested we try something different because "Chicago Pediatric Orthotics" was in network. Pat came up with new AFO's for our daughter. Everything after was a disaster! The company way over billed our insurance company and my insurance company covered a small portion of the cost. I had to make up the remainder, which was a lot. WAY MORE THAN WE HAVE EVER PAID IN THE PAST! My daughter gets new AFO's once or twice a year, and I have never been billed this much before or had to pay this much of a difference, that wasn't covered by my insurance company. Furthermore, the administrator Lori, sends me an email for the invoice and then just puts the invoice on my credit card without authorization. I was assured that they would call me and let me know if I would have to pay anything that wasn't covered. Lori was ignorant and insisted the email served as authorization.  After aprox. 10 years of getting AFO's for my daughter at different providers, I think I know what the cost and co-pay for them should be! It's very obvious you "WAY" over charge. So much so that 1 of your employees even admitted to your company having a VERY large number of clients NOT paying their co-pay. That's probably bc you way over billed them as well! NEVER AGAIN! read more

Chicago Pediatric Orthotics has been such a breath of fresh air. They helped me figure out the logistics of my son's second helmet after feeling left completely disregarded by Cranial Technologies. My son's head continued to flatten as I was waiting for a response and information from Cranial Technologies, but Dr. Pat and her team at Chicago Pediatric Orthotics got us in only a few days after calling and made me feel so comfortable and supported. They always answer the phone, and I never have to wait on hold. It's incredible! I love them and am glad I found them. read more

We are so thankful to Pat. If you are debating whether you should come here, think no further. You will get the best quality treatment knowing your baby is in good hands. We found PR Orthotics almost by accident, but given our experience with Lurie Childrens and many other pediatric center, when we came here, Pat knew exactly what we wanted and how we should proceed. It was absolutely amazing to get a helmet for our daughter within 10 days -- my coworkers had to wait for a month after a series of unnecessary tests at other orthotics places. They also had to have two helmets and the whole treatment took 6 months. Our daughter started wearing a helmet when she was about 6.5 months and it took us 2.5 months to get the results we wanted. Other reasons we liked PR Orthotics: - late evening appointments - free scan!!! - Saturday availability (there is no way you could get the same convenience at Lurie Childrens) - direct email and phone to Pat - helmet within 10 days after first coming to Pat. Remember that the earlier you start the treatment, the better and shorter the whole process would take -- so this is huge! read more

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My son Connor had a wonderful experience with Chicago Pediatric Orthotics and Dr. Pat! She is incredibly knowledgeable and good at her job, and she is great with babies. She is very efficient with her appointments and runs on time, which is especially appreciated when I've got Connor's twin sister at home. We only had to wear a helmet for two months and his head shape is near perfect now! Thank you so much, Dr. Pat! read more

Pat Rogel has been my daughters orthotist since she was 2.5 years old and now going on 12. She provides exceptional care for those in the special needs population. Not only is she an orthotist but an OT as well. We initially met her thru Children's Lurie's in my daughters early years. She is able to make customized AFO's (ankle foot orthosis), as well as helmets for your child or infant. Her specialization is working specifically with the pediatric population. She is extremely knowledgeable and has been doing this a long time. She is very much an advocate for your child and helps to think outside the box when it comes to working to find a solution. She's extremely resourceful. So if your a special needs parent and your child is currently in Early Intervention Birth thru 3 years of age or even older. Be reassured that your child is in great hands. Her new office is in Skokie kiddy corner from Old Orchard Mall. Golf and Skokie Blvd. Its a handicapped accessible building. She currently accepts AETNA and is waiting on BCBS coverage approval. Give her a call! read more

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Went for a second opinion after complete helmet therapy at cranial tech...I wanted to see if my child needed another helmet because he still was not corrected. Chicago pediatric orthotics is way easier to get in for an appointment at a time you want, they actually see you on time, and their scanner is quick and easy. They have a conservative approach and will be honest on whether or not your child really needs a helmet versus cranial tech which will 99% of the time tell you they need a helmet (and then you'll end up needing a second one as well almost very time). This is coming from someone whose 3 kids had helmets from cranial tech and wishes we went to Chicago pediatric orthotics instead. read more

Words cannot describe how grateful I am to Pat and PR Orthotics! We took our baby to one place recommended by her pediatrician to find out if the baby needed a helmet for a little flat part in her head. We were disappointed beyond belief! This place insisted on a helmet before our baby had a scan. They didn't stop calling or emailing about how we wanted to proceed. I wanted a second option so I searched the web. By the grace of God, I found Pat. We went in for our free consultation and she physically tested the baby and low and behold our baby couldn't move her neck to the left! She needed Physical Therapy, not a helmet! We went to the place that Pat recommended and within a month, the shape of our baby had already shaped back to normal. Thank you so very much, Pat! You are highly recommended! read more

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Pat is amazing!! My daughter has scoliosis and we were waiting weeks to get approved and fitted for a brace through a different provider. We found PR Orthotics through a nurse recommendation and am so glad we did! Pat got us right in and has the best bedside manner, especially with my 9 year old. She took time to answer all my questions, and even invited us to a support group she started with other girls my daughters' age. Pat truly cares about her patients and as a mom that means so much to me. read more

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Super easy scheduling, and we were done with our helmet 2 weeks before we had originally planned!

I brought my son here to be evaluated by Pat for a second opinion on him needing a helmet after going to Cranial Technologies. Cranial Technologies said my son needed a helmet because his ears were uneven and had a slight flat spot on his head. Pat played with my son and did measurements of his head. She did not recommend a helmet, just more tummy time! I then took my son to a pediatric surgeon, Dr. Vicari who also did not recommend a helmet. Pat was right. She obviously has a lot of experience with her OT background and she is an Orthotist. I was extremely appreciative of her taking the time to evaluate my son. She was honest with me and gave me piece of mind. read more

If I could give Pat more than 5 stars, I would!  We noticed a flat spot forming on the back of our daughter's head and brought it up to her pediatrician.  At her 4 month checkup, our pediatrician referred us to Lurie for an evaluation and also recommended physical therapy. Unfortunately, when I went to make the appointment at Lurie's, there wasn't any availability for over 6 weeks. With plagiocephaly, time is of the essence to correct the issue. Thankfully, a mutual friend referred me to Pat, and we could not be more grateful! Pat was able to fit us in for an initial evaluation within a few days of my call. Both my husband and I work full-time, so she worked with our schedules to ensure we could get in as soon as possible. From the initial appointment, I knew we were in good hands.  My daughter has a severe case of plagiocephaly, and Pat took the time to go over her measurements, explain why she would benefit from a helmet, and provided us with realistic expectations of how long she would be in the helmet. Pat was extremely personable throughout the initial appointment -- and as a first time mom, her demeanor put me at ease. 10 days later, we picked up the helmet, and Pat did an excellent job with explaining the process from start to finish at that appointment. She provided us with a packet of information that contained caring for the helmet, tips for keeping baby comfortable, and a schedule for the first few days to "wean in" the helmet. Pat made sure I was comfortable putting on/taking off the helmet and also gave us a cleaning kit to use each day. My daughter has been in her helmet only for a week, but we have already seen a 30% improvement in her asymmetry. We are absolutely thrilled with the results and are looking forward to seeing all of her progress throughout the course of treatment. We are so thankful for Pat and cannot recommend her enough! If you are in need of an evaluation for plagiocephaly, Chicago Pediatric Orthotics is the place to go **UPDATED** We recently had my daughter's final appointment with Pat, and her head shape has FAR exceeded all expectations! When we first visited Pat, my daughter was on the severe spectrum, and after just over 9 weeks in her helmet, my daughter is now within normal limits. The difference is incredible! From day one, Pat emphasized the importance of being in the helmet for 23 hours a day and reassured us that our daughter was not uncomfortable, was not overheating, etc. We stuck to Pat's recommendations and were also diligent with cleaning the helmet daily (thanks to the convenient cleaning kit Pat provided!) Seeing the progress firsthand at each follow-up appointment, coupled with Pat's encouragement, made it so easy to comply with her instructions. Pat was truly the best to work with, and we will miss seeing her every other week! read more

Pat was simply the best to work with. I'm so glad our pediatrician referred our son to her. She was easy to work with, even during COVID. She took time to help us understand why our son needed a helmet and how treatment would go. She also advocated for us with insurance. We followed her guidelines, and we're done much quicker with the helmet than anyone expected! Thank you, Pat! read more

I can't recommend Chicago Pediatric Orthotics enough - it was a fantastic experience from Day 1. Pat was kind, honest with her assessment, and the person we wanted to help our daughter. If your child needs a cranial helmet, you will get the best quality and experience at Chicago Pediatric Orthotics. Pat is the best! I'm so thankful our PT recommended her. read more

Pat is so professional and great at what she does. We met her initially through Lurie Children's and stayed with her when she left to start her own practice. We see Pat for a scoliosis brace for my 13 year old daughter. She has the right touch with my daughter and her demeanor is spot on with tweens. I can't recommend her enough. read more

We had the best experience with Pat! Our sitter recommended Pat for our daughters helmet and I am so glad we had found her. She is very professional, flexible, honest and easy to work with. She was always available and would answer any questions we had with in minutes of calling or emailing. Our daughter loved her and we would highly recommend going to see her!!! read more

Highly recommend Dr. Pat. We wanted to get a baby helmet for my son's flat head. We switched to this practice after in contact with another practice. We were very satisfied with PR for the following reason. 1. Cost. You can save $300 for the head scan at Dr. Vicari's practice(very skechy charge) . PR can do it for free. 2. Efficiency. This is SO IMPORTANT!!! The early the baby wears the helmet, the better the result will be. We wasted almost a month at Scheck and Siress and still not even close to get the approval from insurance. They just didnt file anything for us. We came to PR, saw the Dr and got the insurance approval and helmet in hand in just 2 weeks. 3. Accessibility. Pat and her assisstant are always answering emails and calls for my questions. They helped me to fight the insurance to get the approval. They always keep me updated. I really regreted not to come to PR earlier. So my son can get his helmet quickly. DO NOT go to Scheck and Siress or Dr. Vacari at childrens hospital. We wasted 3 months of valuable time because of them. read more

Pat has been my son's orthotist for over 20 years. We would not go to anyone else for orthotics a d treatment plans. She is smart, professional, friendly, and so kind. She put my son at ease at the first appointment with her. Today, our family considers pat Rogel to be the reason my son is doing so well after serial casting, AFOs, and now foot orthotics. I have tremendous gratitude for Pat. read more

What a great office visit! My 16-yr-old level 10 gymnast (unfortunately) was in need of a back brace due to a back injury. Pat Rogel was so knowledgeable & her bedside manner was amazing! Highly recommend! read more

Pat was absolutely amazing, I couldn't be more thankful that she was honest and broke down the results of his scan to prove he didn't need a helmet. She evaluated him throughly and gave us tips on how to better correct his Torticollis, which was causing a side of his head to become a bit flat. She was genuine in her feedback and it was clear that she wouldn't recommend something for a child unless the child actually needed it. Our physical therapist had recommended another company, but after reading several reviews on that specific company and how most children were recommended a helmet regardless if they were considered a mild case, I knew I wanted someone with more experience to give us a true diagnosis, vice being seen by someone who just took pictures without a full assessment. Her 20+ years of experience put our mind at ease when she evaluated my son and now we scheduled to come back in the month to be evaluated again read more

We had a wonderful consultation with Patricia for our son Landon. She was very open and honest, and our baby son really liked her too. It was a pleasure getting to know her. read more

Pat was great and I felt so comfortable with her when we were getting our son evaluated. She was warm welcoming detailed and professional. I felt her recommendations were honest (not just in it for the money) and genuine read more

Pat could not be more caring or helpful with my daughter's scoliosis brace. She worked with my insurance and got approvals quickly. She also held a support group of "curvy kids" from the Chicagoland area which was a fantastic resource. I highly recommend PR Orthotics. read more

I want to express my sincere appreciation for the promptness and professional care. Our experience at PR Orthotics was the best. Pat is very compassionate and supportive. I highly recommend this place. read more

Pat Rogel is skillful and knowledgeable. She was very thorough in describing her report on my 8 month old grandson's needs. She even went beyond the area for which we had sought her help. Pat was very generous with her time and wanted to be sure that any questions were answered. I would highly recommend Pat to anyone looking for an outstanding orthotics professional. read more

Patricia is AMAZING! She has been seeing my daughter since she was 5 (now 8) and we couldn't be happier with anyone else. She's efficient, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable! read more

I am grateful to have found PR Orthotics & OT! I found Pat after another company who also specializes in cranial helmets informed me that it would take more than a month before my son would receive his helmet due to our insurance--I knew I could not wait that long. During our initial consultation with Pat, she asked to hold our son--to observe him, something the first company we looked into did not do. She also took her time and explained what treatment would look like for our son. In less than 2 weeks, my son was wearing his cranial helmet--insurance approved by the way--no hassles. He has been wearing his helmet close to a month and we have already seen a tremendous improvement. From the moment my son received his helmet, Pat made sure we understood how to care for it and answered any questions we had. Pat is a true professional and you can see her passion in the way she treats her patients and their families!! Thank you Pat and staff for being awesome! read more