Larry Wayne Desch MD

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Physician

9555 S 52nd AveOak Lawn, IL 60453
Phone+1 847-318-9330
Fax+1 708-876-1561

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Education & Training

University of Missouri-ColumbiaResidency, Pediatrics, 1978 - 1980
University of Missouri-ColumbiaInternship, Pediatrics, 1976 - 1977
University of Kansas School of MedicineClass of 1976
University of Kansas School of MedicineFellowship, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

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Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 1996 - 2029
WI State Medical License 1991 - 2007
IA State Medical License 1982 - 1993
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurodevelopmental Disabilities

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

2 citations
Prescribing Assistive Technology: Focus on Children With Complex Communication Needs: Clinical Report.
Larry W Desch, Laura J Hobart-Porter, Amy Houtrow,
Pediatrics. 2025-07-01
38 citations
Maltreatment of Children With Disabilities.
Lori A Legano, Larry W Desch, Stephen A Messner, Sheila Idzerda, Emalee G Flaherty
Pediatrics. 2021-05-01
16 citations
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Children and Youth With Disabilities
Nancy A. Murphy, Robert Burke, Larry W. Desch, John C. Duby, Ellen R. Elias
Pediatrics. 2009-12-01

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