About
Dr. Erin McCann has cared for children of all ages since completing her residency in 2012, and she brings an unusually broad background to her patients and their families. Before entering medicine, she earned her BA from Colgate University in 1999 and taught second grade at a public school in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. She then pursued an MEd and teaching certificate in Boston before attending Loyola Stritch School of Medicine from 2004 to 2008. She completed a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at Rush University in 2012, then opened and grew an outpatient practice for a large medical group in the Bucktown neighborhood.
Her peers nominated her for inclusion among Chicago Magazine's top doctors in 2024. Dr. McCann sees patients at both the city and North Shore offices. Her calm and thoughtful approach earns deep trust from young patients and their parents alike. She lives in Bucktown with her husband Eoin and their two boys.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Colgate University, BA, 1999
Medical School
Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, MD, 2004-2008
Residency
Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency, Rush University, completed 2012
Additional Training
MEd and teaching certificate, Boston
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. McCann right for?
Dr. McCann is a strong fit for families who value a calm, thoughtful approach to their child's care. Her combined training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics makes her well-suited for children with complex or layered health concerns. Parents who appreciate a physician with deep roots in education and community will connect with her style. She sees patients across both the city and North Shore locations, offering flexibility for Chicago-area families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. McCann completed a combined Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at Rush University in 2012. She also holds an MD from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine and an MEd from Boston. That combination gives her an unusually broad clinical foundation for a pediatric practice.
Yes, Dr. McCann holds board certification in Pediatrics. Her training also spans Internal Medicine, giving her a wider clinical perspective than most pediatricians.
Dr. McCann sees patients at both Donohoe Pediatrics locations. That includes the city office on N. Damen Avenue and the North Shore office in Winnetka.
Before medical school, Dr. McCann taught second grade at a public school in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood. She also earned an MEd and teaching certificate in Boston. That background in education shapes her thoughtful, communicative approach with young patients and their parents.
Yes, Dr. McCann's peers nominated her for inclusion in Chicago Magazine's top doctors list in 2024. That recognition reflects the trust she has built among colleagues and families alike.
Dr. McCann treats children across a wide range of pediatric conditions. Her combined training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics equips her to manage both common childhood illnesses and more complex health concerns.
Yes, Dr. McCann cares for children of all ages, including newborns. At Donohoe Pediatrics, newborns receive their first three visits at home, and Dr. McCann participates in that model of early care.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026