Diane Butterfield, M.D. | Source | Medical Director at IWS Children's Clinic

Dr. Butterfield brings over three decades of experience in pediatric medicine, leadership, and compassionate care to her role as Medical Director of the IWS Children’s Clinic. Dr. Butterfield graduated from Rush Medical College and completed her residency at the University of Chicago. She has dedicated her career to ensuring that children—especially those from under-resourced communities—receive the highest quality care.

Since 2020, Dr. Butterfield has led the medical team at IWS Children’s Clinic, building on prior leadership roles including Medical Director at Greater Elgin Family Care Center and Pediatric Director at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center. Her clinical work has spanned a wide range of settings, from academic medical centers and private practices to community-based clinics, both in the U.S. and abroad—including early clinical work in Nairobi, Kenya.

Dr. Butterfield also served as an Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago, where she trained the next generation of pediatricians. Her career reflects a deep commitment to equity in healthcare and to the well-being of children at every stage of development.