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Chicago Child Psychiatry Associates

7 specialties233 E Eerie St, Chicago, IL
4.94

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4.94
Wait time
4.92
Bedside manner
4.93
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233 E Eerie St, Suite 802, Chicago, IL 60611
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233 E Eerie St, Suite 802, Chicago, IL 60611
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Chicago Child Psychiatry Associates

Dr. Smajkic is the Medical Director and CEO of Chicago Child Psychiatry Associates. Dr. Amer Smajkic, MD, is a double board-certified Child, Adolescent, and General Psychiatrist with nearly three decades of clinical, academic, and research experience in Chicago. Originally from Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, he graduated from medical school before arriving in Chicago in 1994 as a refugee of the Bosnian war. His early work as a therapist at Chicago Health Outreach focused on refugees, immigrants, and survivors of war, shaping his lifelong commitment to trauma-informed care. Dr. Smajkic developed strong academic ties with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Illinois at Chicago, working under the mentorship of Dr. Stevan Weine and Professor Ivan Pavkovic. He participated in national and international research on genocide, ethnic cleansing, PTSD, mood disorders, and refugee mental health, publishing multiple papers and presenting widely. He later completed his general psychiatry training and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at Rush University Medical Center. Throughout his career, Dr. Smajkic has held leadership roles including Director of Child Psychiatry Consult-Liaison Services at Rush, Assistant Professor at Rush University, Chairman of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Advocate Christ Hospital, and Director of the Child and Adolescent Inpatient Unit at Riveredge Hospital. His clinical expertise includes ADHD, developmental and learning disorders, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related conditions. Dr. Smajkic is an active member of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, where he served on the Committee for Juvenile Justice Reform, as well as several national cognitive-behavioral and anxiety-focused organizations. He also holds leadership roles within the Bosnia-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He is the owner of Chicago Child Psychiatry Associates, providing specialized psychiatric care to children, teens, young adults, and adults through in-person and virtual services. In 2022–2025, he was recognized as one of Chicago’s top patient-rated psychiatrists and as a Top Doctor in Illinois. We are consistently rated among the top practices by patients for our expertise, supportive approach, and commitment to helping families thrive. Our specialties include the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety disorders, depression, learning difficulties, and mood disorders, among many others. Specialties: Child Psychiatry, Adolescent Psychiatry, General Psychiatry Conditions Treated: ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, learning disorders Services Offered: Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, telepsychiatry, and online scheduling. Insurance Accepted: Blue Cross Blue Shield PP Our Nurse Practitioners, Caroline Rowland and Milica Ciglancic, accept Aetna, Cigna, BCBS PPO, and United.

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Overall rating
4.94
Wait time
4.92
Bedside manner
4.93
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He was very nice and answered all my questions, was very knowledgable. Much better than my other psychiatrist!!
Verified patient
Not only Dr. Smajkic is a wonderful professional, he also is a compassionate human being that cares deeply for his patients.
Verified patient
Incredibly helpful and highly recommend bringing your kiddo to this team.
Verified patient
Dr. Smajkic was incredibly helpful! He answered all of my questions and was a pleasure to talk to. I highly recommend!
Very compassionate, validating, and understanding doctor. Super grateful I’m finally getting the help I need
Doctor Amer Smajkic responsibility all way answer on the messages he is very communicative with patients
Verified patient
I am very pleased with Mr. Smajkic. He immediately identified my issue and we are working on an effective plan
Very pleasing!! Focuses on the patient and listens to everything you have to say. Glad I found a doctor I like
Very polite and attentive first session. I would recommend him to anyone in need of psychiatric consultation.
Very helpful, clear communicator, good listener. Has a great bedside manner and is very knowledgeable.
I will never go again was not understanding and not there to help me out and listen to what I needed to say
New patient, got in right away, Dr. Smajkic was very welcoming and seemed to ask all the right questions.
Very good Doctor! Easy to talk to. Was on time for the appointment. I would highly recommend this Doctor!!
Excellent, the addition of Zoom/video meetings for check-in on existing prescriptions worked wonderfully!
Great Doctor , professional , punctual , always available , he did help me a lot while helping my issues.
Great experience , I would highly recommend Dr. Smajkic, very professional , knowledgeable, friendly !
Dr. Smajkic does a great job addressing the problem. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need.
Very kind, patient, respectful. Thorough in explaining things. Felt very comfortable and safe
Verified patient
Great doctor. Very professional. Knew what he was doing and you could tell that he genuinely cared.
Super nice. Pragmatic. Very attentive! Looking forward to seeing how my next appointments play out.
Dr. Smajkic is very warm and offers helpful suggestions. I've already recommended him to a friend.
Dr Smakkic, made me feel comfortable, optimistic and motivated about improving my ADD symptoms.
Dr. Smajkic was enormously knowledgeable and helpful. We are off to a great state with my son.
I enjoy talking with Dr. Smajkic. He is very helpful in my battles with depression and anxiety.
He was very helpful and I felt very comfortable. He heard me out and didn't try to cut me off.
He is very nice, courteous, and honest. I think he is smart and great at helping problem solve.
A huge improvement from my last psychiatrist. He is easy to talk to and offers great feedback.
Places an importance on you being involved and educated in your own care which I really like.
Verified patient
He asked a lot of useful questions and was very personable. We definitely will see him again.
He is a great guy who knows what he is doing. Sensitive to the situation and what is going on.
Extremely pleasant and accommodating. Would recommend to anyone seeking a new psychiatrist.
We are very pleased with our son's progress and improved mental health. Thank you so much!
Got in right away. Liked how straightforward and to the point he was. Highly recommended.
Great doctor! He made me very comfortable immediately. I would recommend to anyone.
Verified patient
Great doctor! He made me very comfortable immediately. I would recommend to anyone.
Verified patient
Dr. Smajkic knows a lot and is very helpful. I would definitely recomend Dr. Smajkic!
Wonderful first visit appointment with a lot of ideas to consider for future visits.
very thorough and gave good treatment options that I havent heard from other doctors
Dr. Smajkic was great. Personable, professional, and made me feel comfortable.
He is always on time, is warm, welcoming and professional. Highly recommended.
Just what the other reviews said! Very professional and friendly and helpful.
Verified patient
He is a smart, good Dr. He can be fast or long, just depends on the patient.
The Best! He really takes the time required to listen and know his clients.
He was very straight to the point about the matter at hand and I liked that,
Very easy to talk to and so helpful!!! Looking forward to future sessions.
Hi is very good doctor ... He treat me very good I'm healthy and happy .
He was straightforward and easy to talk to. I would recommend Dr. Smajkic.
If you are serious about wanting to get better, this doctor can help you.
Very helpful and understanding! A kind doctor who is a good listener.
Verified patient
My favorite doctor by far. He really made me feel super comfortable.