Dr. Cathy DiVincenzo founded Kids First Pediatric Partners in 2004 with the goal of providing excellent medical care in a warm, family-friendly environment. Prior to attending medical school she completed research in infectious diseases and is the co-author of 15 publications. She graduated from Rush Medical College and completed her residency in Pediatrics at Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. DiVincenzo is a life-long Chicago native, and the proud mother of teenage triplets. Her clinical interests include special needs children and multiples. Dr. DiVincenzo's hobbies include travel, reading, and cheering on the White Sox!

Dr. Kathy Shepherd joined Kids First Pediatrics in 2006. She graduated from Emory University Medical School and completed her residency at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. She then practiced pediatrics at a community health center caring for underserved children for eight years. She has three sons who have given her plenty of practical pediatric training. Her special interests include breastfeeding, asthma and obesity. In her rare spare time she practices yoga and dreams of gardening.

Dr. Adam Aronson, a proud father of four, joined Kids First Pediatric Partners in 2007. After graduating from Temple Medical School in 1999, Dr. Aronson completed his pediatrics residency at the Einstein Medical Center, and then spent a year working at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. In 2002, he joined the Pediatric Center of Chicago in Lincoln Park where he remained until joining Kids First Pediatrics. Dr. Aronson enjoys spending time with his family and rooting for his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers.

Molly Freely is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who joined Kids First Pediatrics in 2007. She earned her nursing degree from DePaul University and completed her post-masters training at Rush University. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Molly was a nurse in a pediatric intensive care unit for several years. She currently resides with her husband in Chicago. She speaks Spanish fluently and enjoys traveling and medical missions.