•English •Tagalog Most major insurance plans accepted. Please call our office for details. Marlyn Valena, M.D. Pediatrics 847/214-5760 "I am a board-certified pediatrician who earned my medical degree from the University of St. Thomas in Manila, Phillipines. I completed a two-year psychiatric residency in Detroit, Michigan, and a three-year pediatric residency at Cook County Children's Hospital in Chicago. "I chose to become a pediatrician because I enjoy seeing a child grow and mature from birth until adolescence. "I strongly believe in promoting a solid child, parent and physician relationship. I want the parent to see me as their ally in providing the best care and environment I can for their child. My main goal is a healthy, confident and competent child."