SLUCare Physician Group
Jennifer Heithaus, MD
Developmental Pediatrics, Pediatrics
4.8 out of 5 –
Dr. Jennifer Heithaus specializes in developmental pediatrics, treating conditions that include: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD); developmental delay; developmental disorders in children with medical complexity; genetic syndromes in autism spectrum disorders; and developmental issues in children with Down syndrome. Dr. Heithaus provides neurodevelopmental evaluations and medical management of behavioral and developmental conditions. She also offers early intervention programming and social skills training.
Her research interests include: social skills knowledge; bullying; children undergoing painful medical procedures; and novel genetic mutations associated with autism spectrum disorders.
Dr. Heithaus is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental Pediatrics, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society for Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics. She serves as a reviewer for multiple conferences and medical journals.
Her outside interests include Tang Soo Do, for which she holds a second-degree black belt.
Her research interests include: social skills knowledge; bullying; children undergoing painful medical procedures; and novel genetic mutations associated with autism spectrum disorders.
Dr. Heithaus is an assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Division of Developmental Pediatrics, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Society for Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics. She serves as a reviewer for multiple conferences and medical journals.
Her outside interests include Tang Soo Do, for which she holds a second-degree black belt.
About Me
Specialties
Pediatrics
Gender
Female
Education
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Residency, 2014
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Medical School, 2010
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Fellowship, 2017
Certifications
Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics-Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri State Board of Registration
Reviews
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4.8 out of 5
47 ratings,
12 reviews
11/12/2025
Very knowledgeable in a very specialized field and extremely professional and courteous to my daughter and I and my wife.
9/10/2025
She was very polite and professional
8/9/2025
Compassionate, knowledgeable, really cares about my kids and I imagine all the kiddos she sees. She’s a gem
8/9/2025
I am grateful and thank you. She took time and remembered my kiddo. I don’t know where I would be without the check ins. She has a vast well of experience and it is refreshing to talk to someone so knowledgeable
7/18/2025
Always a wonderful experience
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Map & Directions
Knights of Columbus Developmental Center
7325 Marine RoadEdwardsville, IL 62025
Monday - Sunday
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Phone
618-731-7778Schedule a Visit with Heithaus's Care Team
4.8 out of 5 – 47 ratings
