Sarah Barnhart, ARNP is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who joined the Des Moines Pediatric and Adolescent team in 2019. She completed here undergraduate studies in 2014 at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, IA. She started her nursing career as a NICU nurse at Mercy Hospital here in Des Moines, followed by a few years of travel nursing with her now husband. She then went on to complete her master’s degree in nursing in 2019 from Maryville University in St. Louis, MO where she specialized in pediatrics.Sarah is a Des Moines native that has always had a passion for the pediatric population and loves serving her hometown community. She believed in a holistic approach that encompasses caring for her patients and their entire family. With her background in newborns, and having young children of her own, she especially loves helping new parents navigate their new roles.She lives in Waukee with her husband, twin daughters, and her German Shepard, Gracie. She enjoys cooking/baking, traveling, reading, game night with friends, and spending time with her family. Ms. Barnhart is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Herpangina, Croup, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Amanda Ostergaard ARNP PNP-PC is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Amanda received her BSN from Grand View University and worked as a neonatal nurse at Blank NICU before pursuing further education. She graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center specializing in Pediatrics. Amanda has a passion for helping families with newborn care and breastfeeding. Her knowledge extends through adolescents and into young adulthood; the variation of developmental stages of patients is one of the attributes she loves most about serving the general pediatric population.Amanda is the mother to three littles. Becoming a mother has made her more empathetic. Her mom’s job has provided a great wealth of real-time knowledge for families seeking advice, a listening ear, care, and guidance. She lives in Johnston with her husband, children, and family pup. She grew up in the Beaverdale area and loves the local area. She is an active volunteer with Lawson Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization as well as within her neighborhood. She does make time to read and likes to nap in her few and far free time.Amanda has a passion for lifelong learning. Her acceptance of nurse practitioner students aids in the growth of the future of clinical pediatrics. Her favorite princess is Rapunzel and a dinosaur is brachiosaurus and loves to discuss these, as well as other topics, with her patients. Amanda is accepting new patients and is available for new patient consultations. Her top area of expertise is Herpangina.

Lauren Ropp, ARNP is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who joined the Des Moines Pediatric and Adolescent team officially in October of 2021. You may have seen her before this time as she started helping out back in 2019, took some time off to be with family, but is now back as a permanent part of the team.She received her undergrad at Des Moines Area Community College and began work as a registered nurse working with pediatric patients at Blank Children’s Hospital in 2013. After years of experience in the hospital setting, she went on to work in a clinical setting specializing in pediatrics while she completed her Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner degree in 2019 from Walden University in Minneapolis, MN.Lauren loves caring for all ages, but the pediatric population has always been her passion to care for. She loves seeing patients as newborns and watching them grow through the years and assisting them with their healthcare needs along the way.She lives in Grimes with her husband and 4 boys. She enjoys camping, spending time with family and friends, and cheering for the Cyclones!. Her top area of expertise is Herpangina.

Rana Aldurrah is a Pediatrics provider in Johnston, Iowa. Dr. Aldurrah is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Scarlet Fever, Asthma in Children, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

Joshua Kindt is a Pediatrics provider in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Kindt is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Bowing of Long Bones, Vascular Birthmark, Stork Bite, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

Jon Vanroekel is a Pediatrics provider in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Vanroekel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Delayed Growth, Diarrhea, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Vanroekel is currently accepting new patients.

Brian Waggoner is a Pediatrics provider in Clive, Iowa. Dr. Waggoner is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Diarrhea, and Scarlet Fever. Dr. Waggoner is currently accepting new patients.

Leah Brandon is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Johnston, Iowa. Dr. Brandon is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Palsy, DiGeorge Syndrome, Chromosome 6 Uniparental Disomy, and Temple Syndrome. Dr. Brandon is currently accepting new patients.

Sarah Jackson is a Pediatrics provider in Clive, Iowa. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Croup, Umbilical Hernia, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Megan Dalhoff is a Pediatrics provider in Clive, Iowa. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Vascular Birthmark, Stork Bite, and Sunken Fontanelles.

Stephanie O'brien is a Pediatrics provider in Clive, Iowa. Her top areas of expertise are Scarlet Fever, Delayed Growth, Croup, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

Andrew Bishop is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Johnston, Iowa. His top areas of expertise are Stiff Person Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Scrotal Swelling, and Peptic Ulcer.

Sunita Kumar is a Pediatrics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Delayed Growth, Piebaldism, and Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS).

Julie Hanson is a Pediatrics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Hanson is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, Diarrhea, and Asthma in Children.

Mustafa Eldadah is a Pediatrics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Eldadah is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders).

Premnath Chinnaiyan is a Pediatrics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Chinnaiyan is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, EEC Syndrome, Clouston Syndrome, and Zlotogora-Ogur Syndrome.

Robert Fornoff, MD is a pediatrician who has been with Des Moines Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic since 2004. He received his undergraduate degree from Drake University, and then attended the University of Minnesota Medical School. After graduating in 2001, he completed his residency at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines.Dr. Fornoff grew up in central Illinois, but he considers central Iowa to be his home. He wanted to be a pediatrician since he was a teenager, and he considers working at Des Moines Pediatrics to be living the dream! He has special interests in asthma, sports medicine, mental health, and newborn care.He lives in Ankeny with his wife, and his two daughters are now in high school and college. He enjoys watching and playing basketball, reading, watching sci-fi shows, and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Fornoff is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Herpangina, Roseola, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

Nicole Stoecken, DO joined The Iowa Clinic in 2023 because of the high standards in providing the highest quality care. She admires the community involvement that TIC has, which is a priority for her, her patients, and the Grimes and surrounding communities. Dr. Stoecken chose to practice community-based pediatrics because she loves the opportunity to build relationships with parents and build a partnership in the health and wellbeing of the child from the newborn stage through the transition into young adulthood. Having practiced general pediatrics for nearly the past decade, Dr. Stoecken has treasured the opportunity to care for families and children in the community where she lives and has chosen to raise her family. The most rewarding part of being a pediatrician is the continued relationships she develops and loves the moments when a patient recognizes her outside of the clinic and excitedly shares their successes on recent exercise goals or healthy eating choices. With the arrival of her fourth child, her life was unexpectedly changed when her child was diagnosed at birth with Down Syndrome. What she once feared has become one of the greatest blessings in her life. As a special needs mom, she has learned so many things about caring for a child with different health care needs, which has been an immeasurable addition in helping her patients and families navigate through their own healthcare journey. Outside of work, Dr. Stoecken is active in a nonprofit organization in Des Moines – Gigi’s Playhouse --which provides services and support for individuals with Down Syndrome, as well as their families. She has greatly enjoyed participating in Gigi’s events in support of her daughter, as well as some of her patients. Together with her high school sweetheart, Andy, they have four children -- Emma, Blake, Brooks, and Josie, where they have resided in Grimes for many years. They enjoy spending their time boating at the lake, spending time with neighbors, traveling, or partaking in numerous sports, especially cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes. If she were not a provider, she might have been a zookeeper. Her top areas of expertise are Croup, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Asthma in Children, and Delayed Growth.

Kathryn Martin is a Pediatrics provider in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Shauna Baker is a Pediatrics provider in West Des Moines, Iowa. Her top area of expertise is Obesity in Children.

Mely Mathew is a Pediatrics provider in West Des Moines, Iowa. Her top areas of expertise are Asthma in Children, Obesity in Children, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Croup. Dr. Mathew is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Etscheidt is a Pediatrics provider in Johnston, Iowa. His top areas of expertise are Sunken Fontanelles, Croup, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Herpangina. Dr. Etscheidt is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Holland worked at the Blank Children’s Hospital Pediatric Emergency Department for seven years. In 2017, she decided to practice in a clinic setting and we are thrilled to have her at The Iowa Clinic. She enjoys talking with kids, incorporating play into her exams, helping new parents get settled into parenthood, and being involved in each child’s growth and development. Her top area of expertise is Croup.

Jessica Greenley, DO has been practicing as a board-certified pediatrician in the Des Moines area since 2014. She received her medical degree from Des Moines University and completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Dr. Greenley loves educating and empowering children and their families to live healthier lives. Her top area of expertise is Croup.

Katherine 'Christy' Sullivan, MD has been practicing as a board-certified pediatrician in the Des Moines area since 2000. She received her medical degree from the University of Nebraska and completed a joint residency program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Creighton University. She and her husband have five children. Her top area of expertise is Croup.