Hutton Mary C, MD

Dr. Hutton has been my doctor several years at Elmhurst Clinic in Oak. I must say she is wonderful so helpful just a nice person. I just love her! I recommend her to everyone I know!

Before you go to Dr. Hutton (or take your child to her) you need to know that she is NOT a pediatrician. During our time with her, she made several choices that potentially put our child at risk. For example, she did not seem to know the recommedations against high levels of radiation (x-​rays and ct scans) for children. Once when it was suspected our child had bronchitis, her staff administered an x-​ray. We didn’t know at the time it was a very extreme (and risky) recommendation. On a different occasion, Dr. Hutton misdiagnosed strep for THREE MONTHS. We were begging for antibiotics, and she did not give them to us. Instead she told us she suspected our child had cancer and told us we needed a ct scan. You can imagine how we felt. We had the forsight to research children/​ct scans, and then we had to fight for Dr. Hutton to recommend an ultrasound instead. And even afterward, her staff still scheduled the ct scan! After the ultra sound (at Children’s) came up fine, we went to a pediatrician in Chicago and learned that, in fact, our child had strep, and it was cured with one round of anti-​biotics. It turns out that a large percentage of children with strep don’t have a sore throat, but have all the other symptoms. Yet again, this was something Dr. Hutton did not seem to know, but a pediatrician knew immediately. What’s more, Dr. Hutton never even followed up with us regarding the ultra sound or our child’s health (when she was the one that suspected it was cancer!). Very odd.
Lastly, her staff is somewhat unprofessional. I have often seen her nursing staff hanging out at reception, gossiping, using language inappropriate for children, all when there’s a waiting room full of people. Her staff also has been disorganized on several occasions. Her staff filled out our child’s school forms incorrectly, and we had to go back to have them re-​done. They also missed two crucial childhood vaccine boosters, which (again) potentially put our child at risk. Once we saw her colleage, Dr. Robinson. He was equally unprofessional. He took personal calls several times during our appointment.
We had originally made the choice to go with Dr. Hutton because we thought we needed a doctor in Oak Park in case of emergency, but Dr. Hutton refused to see us for the emergencies that we’ve actually had (e.g. broken wrist), and instead she sent us to West Suburban’s ER. In that case, what’s the point? We left Dr. Hutton and ended up going with a very qualified pediatrician in Chicago.

I’ve been so happy with Dr. Hutton and her entire staff. It’s easy to get appointments. I’ve only waited a few times, and then, not so much. Her staff is friendly and efficient with referrals and even has a good reputation around town (Just heard, «Dr. Hutton referred you? She’s got a good office over there.»). I’ve been able to get in same-​day for immediate needs almost every time.
Dr. Hutton herself is thorough, knowledgeable, easy to talk to, kind and efficient, all at once. Would definitely recommend!

I love Dr. Hutton and her staff in the Elmhurst Medical Clinic located in downtown Oak Park on Lake street. It is a convenient location and she is such a great doctor. She is very personable and answers all my silly questions and offers great suggestions.
I appreciate the fact that I can have my yearly physical/​flu shots and annual gyno exam all taken care of in the same visit
I think word has gotten out about Dr. Hutton so be prepared to have to wait several weeks for an appointment especially if you work during the day and can only see her in the evening (I think Tuesdays are the only day a week she has evening hours). It’s worth it though because she’s the best!

Just FYI I guess dr Hutton is very busy, because when you call her office, you will need to make an appt w a different doctor. In my case, we see Dr Littman in the same office, who is very nice, but admittedly, has an ‘aging practice’ so he s a little removed from seeing children. He even told us he doesn’t really see babies. Personally, I’d rather see someone who can answer my questions about my fussy baby and other questions I have like about delaying vaccines, etc. I think we will be looking for a different dr. Nice clean office, but we ve had to wait about 45 mins both times we’ve been there, so maybe theyre just too busy.

While I lived in Oak Park for the first three years of my time in Chicagoland, I went to Dr. Hutton for my annual check-​up and couldn’t believe that I had stumbled upon her.
At the time she was off of North Avenue, but she moved to a more convenient Oak Park off of Lake St.
I have to tell you that she is NOT the type of doctor that keeps you waiting in the reception area for 30+ minutes and then spends 5 minutes w/​you before flushing you out of the room.
She comes in, sits down and starts a dialogue of how you’re doing/​feeling and if there were any questions for her. Her bedside manner, as it were, is perfection.
She’s very welcoming and you feel immediately at ease talking with her. She is amazing. In a time when doctors rush through their appointments, I feel lucky that I didn’t have that experience.
Too bad she’s now out of my network. Blah…

I couldn’t be happier that my baby found Dr. Hutton.
Getting ready to have our first, we interviewed a TON of pediatricians. Some had crappy hours, some had fees for late-​night calls, some wouldn’t take patients who questioned vaccinations. There was lots of double-​speak and canned language. After interviewing three-​four, we were at a loss.
When our baby came, we still hadn’t chosen a pediatrician, so the hospital assigned us one for the first exam. In walks Dr. Hutton. Wow. She’s smart, she’s up front, she’s honest, and she understands that parents have the right to make informed choices instead of just doing as told. She supports natural alternatives and is willing to follow our delayed vaccination schedule, and while she’s pretty busy, we’ve never had trouble getting an appointment.
Sure, it’s a drive to Oak Park, but it’s worth it!

She’s the best. I’ve referred several friends and acquaintances and all have loved her! Better yet, she is no longer on North Avenue. Now she and the other doctors in her practice are in the spacious, beautiful, and much more high-​tech space above Barbara’s Bookstore on Lake Street and Marion in Oak Park.