Get to know Susan Bolton

• Why I Chose Health Care
  "I decided to become a medical provider in grade school. My uncle had ALS and died when I was in the eighth grade. I was amazed at all of the various medical providers, from physicians, to nurses, to physical and occupational therapists, as well as all of the equipment that was available to help him. It was then that I decided to go into medicine. I was, however, always interested in working with children. From day one of medical school, I knew I wanted to go into pediatrics. I went through all of the various rotations and briefly considered obstetrics, but quickly realized that as soon as that baby was born, my attention was always focused in that direction!"

• Department of Pediatrics
  In the Department of Pediatrics, Dr. Bolton specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of childhood disorders and illnesses from infancy to young adulthood.

• Personal
  Dr. Bolton and her husband, Bob, have a daughter, Andie, who is involved in multiple sports. They spend a lot of time cheering her on. As a family, they enjoy most outdoor activities. Dr. Bolton’s favorite hobby is scrapbooking, so she can often be found following her family around with a camera!

• Hospital Affiliation
  Carle Foundation Hospital and Provena Covenant Medical Center