chris donohoe, M.D. - Co-Founder, chief medical officer, Pediatrician

Dr. Donohoe is a board certified pediatrician with over 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages.  After attending medical school and residency in Chicago, he spent the first four years of his career in the National Health Service Corp as the solo pediatrician in an underserved clinic in Milwaukee, WI.  While there, he revamped the clinic’s struggling vaccination program and implemented a reading initiative to distribute donated books to families in need.  He later returned to Chicago and worked in traditional private practice for eight years. He built a reputation as a thorough and thoughtful clinician who goes above and beyond for children and families who appreciate his expertise and calm, humble approach to medical care.  In 2016 he started Donohoe Pediatrics, the first concierge pediatric practice in Chicago.  

Dr. Donohoe believes that despite significant advances in medicine, the key to great care is an unrushed, thorough history and a comprehensive physical exam.  This requires time, accessibility, and continuity.  He is proud to have built a practice that allows him to provide the personalized, high quality care that he believes in.

Dr. Donohoe received a BS in Mathematics from the University of Notre Dame in 1993.  He went on to receive a MS in Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois in 1995 and worked for several years as an engineer.  He received his MD from Northwestern University School of Medicine in 2001 and was inducted into Northwestern’s chapter of the national medical honors society, Alpha Omega Alpha.  He completed his pediatric residency at Children’s Memorial Hospital (now Lurie Children’s Hospital) in 2004 where he continues to hold a faculty appointment.  He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and has privileges at Prentice Women’s Hospital.

Dr. Donohoe enjoys reading, building furniture and spending time with his family.  He and his wife Joy live in North Center with their three children ages 21, 19 and 16. 

Roey fuller, M.D. - Pediatrician

Dr. Fuller is a board certified pediatrician who enjoys caring for children of all ages. She is thrilled to be part of a practice that allows her to build strong relationships with families and provide thoughtful and personal care. Dr. Fuller is a strong believer that pediatricians are the cornerstone of helping families raise the next generation, and she feels there is no greater privilege than guiding families through the rollercoaster of babyhood, childhood, and adolescence. Dr. Fuller has a particular interest in lactation, dermatology, and allergy & asthma.

Dr. Fuller graduated magna cum laude with a BA from Harvard in 2013. She went on to receive her MD from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and MBA from Northwestern Kellogg School of Management. She completed her pediatric residency at Lurie Children’s Hospital, where she continues to hold a faculty appointment.

Dr. Fuller enjoys reading, exploring the Chicago food scene, staying active, and hanging with her family. She and her husband David live in the northern suburbs with their two rambunctious boys, ages 5 and 2.

Erin mccann, m.d., m.ed. - pediatrician (joining may 2024)

Dr. McCann is a board certified pediatrician who has been honored to care for children of all ages since 2012. Prior to her medical training, Dr. McCann pursued a career in education by teaching second grade at a public school in the Englewood neighborhood. After two years in the classroom, she decided medicine was her true calling. Following her residency, she opened and quickly grew an outpatient practice for a large medical group in the Bucktown neighborhood. Dr. McCann is an incredibly caring and knowledgeable physician whose calm, thoughtful, and kind demeanor endear her to her young patients and families. Nominated by peers, she was named among Chicago Magazine’s top doctors in 2024. 

Dr. McCann received her B.A. from Colgate University in 1999. She continued her studies in the field of education in Boston where she earned her MEd and teaching certificate. Dr. McCann attended Loyola Stritch School of Medicine from 2004-2008 and completed a combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency at Rush University in 2012.

Dr. McCann lives an active life in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood with her husband, Eoin, and their two boys, ages 6 and 7. She is thrilled to join Donohoe Pediatrics where she can devote more quality time and attention to her patients. She looks forward to partnering with families to optimize all aspects of their health, wellness, and development.

Damian McGee, M.D. - Pediatrician

Dr. McGee is a board certified pediatrician who has been caring for children of all ages since 2005.  She served for two years with the National Health Service Corps caring for underserved children in Lake Charles, LA where she created and ran an obesity outreach program for patients and families.  After completing her service, she spent over 3 years providing urgent and hospitalist care for children and in 2009 she moved into private practice.  Dr. McGee enjoys creating an environment where patients and parents feel safe, heard, and respected.  She is excited to be part of a practice that will allow her to dedicate the time to provide the kind of thoughtful care that families deserve.

Dr. McGee received her BS From Howard University in 1998 and her MD from Meharry Medical College in 2002.  She completed her pediatric residency at UT Southwestern/Children's Medical Center Dallas in 2005.  Since her return to Chicago in 2014, she has held a faculty appointment at Lurie Children's Hospital.  Dr. McGee is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and has privileges at Prentice Women's Hospital.

Dr. McGee is committed to giving back to her community.  She volunteers at iMentor, an organization committed to increasing the number of first- generation college graduates from low income communities.  She is also on the board of directors at HelloBaby, a free of charge, drop-in play space serving south side families.  HelloBaby's goal is to level the playing field in Chicago and give children birth to 3 years the skills they need to be school ready, a mission that is close to Dr. McGee's heart.

Dr. McGee lives in Bronzeville with her husband, Shawn and their children ages 20, 18 & 7.

Julia Ray, M.D. - Pediatrician

Dr. Ray is a board certified pediatrician who has been caring for Chicago children of all ages since 2008.  She has a special interest in allergy and asthma as well as in newborn care.  She is thrilled to be working at a practice where she can see newborns in the comfort of their homes and take the time necessary to offer anticipatory guidance to parents.  She is passionate about guiding families in healthy living habits as these newborns grow into older children.  She believes that good nutrition, sleep, exercise, and mindfulness are key components to good health and that these healthy habits are essential to teach children from a young age in order to promote life-long wellness.

She received her BA from St. Louis University in 2001 and her MD from the St. Louis University School of Medicine in 2005.  She completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Memorial Hospital (now Lurie Children’s Hospital) in 2008 where she continues to hold a faculty appointment.  She is also a Health System Clinician of Pediatrics at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and has privileges at Prentice Women’s Hospital.

Dr. Ray works three days/week in the office and spends her ‘off’ time with her family. She and her husband Dan are busy parents of four children ages 16, 12, 10, and 4.  She also loves cooking and participating in all kinds of active adventures with her kids.  They live in the Wicker Park neighborhood and love having lots of extended family nearby.  Depending on the time of year, the Ray family also loves to bike, run, kayak, raft, and ski with their extended family in Colorado.

joy donohoe - Co-Founder

Joy worked for over 20 years in consulting and human resources before focusing her efforts exclusively on building, growing and managing Donohoe Pediatrics.  She is proud to have helped build such a unique and thriving practice from the ground up, and she enjoys the challenge of constantly adapting and improving the practice to make a positive impact on pediatric care in Chicago.

Joy was born and raised in a small town in Wisconsin but is happy to call Chicago her home.  She met her husband Chris in college and they live in North Center with their three children ages 21, 19 and 16.

Joy received her BA from the University of Notre Dame in 1995.      

BARB COOKE - OFFICE COORDINATOR, FRONT DESK/SCHEDULER, MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Barb graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1993 with a BA in English. She moved to Chicago and spent the next 25 years serving people in many capacities. The pandemic led Barb down a new career path and she is thrilled to serve patients and families in her variety of roles at Donohoe Pediatrics. Barb has been a North Center neighbor for 10 years. She loves hanging out in the neighborhood with her husband, their 17 year old daughter, and their 6 year old Irish Wolfhound. Barb loves really long walks, cooking, most of all she loves taking care of others. She is so happy to be a part of a team that is solely dedicated to just that - taking care of our patients and their families.

AMANDA CABRERA - MEDICAL ASSISTANT

In 2011, Amanda graduated with her MA Associate Degree from Everest College and completed a medical assistant internship at a family practice in Skokie, IL. With a decade of experience working in pediatrics behind her, Amanda joined our team in 2021. She is incredibly passionate about ensuring children and families are comfortable during examinations. You can often find her smiling while supporting patients, recording vitals and administering vaccines. Amanda was raised in both Wisconsin and San Louis Potosi, Mexico. She is proud to call the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago her home, where she likes to spend quality time with her 15-year-old daughter going on shopping adventures around the city.