About
Dr. Jessica Rappaport earned her undergraduate degree cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania before completing her medical degree at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She trained in pediatric residency at Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Early in her career, she served as Assistant Attending Pediatrician at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she also worked as an academic pediatrician and instructor. She built further experience at pediatric practices in suburban Philadelphia, Boston, and Chicago, and most recently at Pediatric Partners in Highland Park before founding her own practice.
Dr. Rappaport holds board certification through the American Board of Pediatrics, where she chairs a committee and serves on the General Pediatrics Planning Committee. Her clinical focus spans preventive care, newborn and infant care, child development, behavioral and social-emotional health, nutrition, mental health, and lactation support. She lives in Glencoe with her husband David and their children. Outside of medicine, she enjoys exercising, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. She brings genuine warmth and a non-judgmental approach to every family she works with, and older patients can reach her directly by call, text, or email.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Pennsylvania (cum laude)
Medical School
University of Connecticut School of Medicine (MD)
Residency
Pediatrics, Connecticut Children's Medical Center
Additional Training
Assistant Attending Pediatrician and academic pediatrician/instructor at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rappaport right for?
Dr. Rappaport is a strong fit for families seeking a single, deeply engaged physician for their child from birth through young adulthood. Parents who want direct, around-the-clock access to their pediatrician will find her panel structure well suited to that need. She is especially effective with families navigating newborn care, developmental concerns, or behavioral and social-emotional health. Patients with nutrition questions, mental health needs, or breastfeeding challenges also benefit from her broad clinical focus. Her non-judgmental approach makes her a good match for families who want an open, ongoing dialogue with their child's doctor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rappaport sees patients from birth through young adulthood. She follows children across every stage of development, from newborn care through the transition to adult medicine.
Yes. Dr. Rappaport holds board certification through the American Board of Pediatrics. She also chairs a committee there and serves on the General Pediatrics Planning Committee.
Dr. Rappaport completed her medical degree at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. She then trained in pediatric residency at Connecticut Children's Medical Center. Early in her career, she worked as a pediatrician and instructor at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Dr. Rappaport treats a wide range of pediatric conditions. Her clinical focus includes preventive care, newborn and infant health, developmental concerns, behavioral and social-emotional health, nutrition, and mental health. She also provides lactation support and manages acute illness.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Rappaport directly by cell phone, text, or email at any hour. She does not use a phone tree or answering service, so families connect with her directly.
Yes. Dr. Rappaport offers house calls for families who need care at home. This is one of the benefits included in the Rappaport Pediatrics membership.
Yes. Dr. Rappaport makes daily advocacy visits when a patient is hospitalized at Evanston or Highland Park Hospital. She holds affiliations with Lurie Children's Hospital and NorthShore University Health System.
Dr. Rappaport incorporates developmental and behavioral assessment into her ongoing care for every patient. Her clinical focus includes social-emotional health alongside physical development. She takes a non-judgmental approach and works closely with families to address concerns early.
Yes. Lactation assistance is part of Dr. Rappaport's clinical scope. She supports new mothers navigating breastfeeding alongside newborn care, and she offers prenatal consultations for expectant families as well.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026