25 of the Best Pediatricians Near Me in altoona, IA

Robert Fornoff is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Fornoff is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Herpangina, Roseola, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Fornoff is currently accepting new patients.

Stacey Milani, MD, specializes in Pediatrics at MercyOne Pleasant Hill Pediatrics Care Clinic in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Croup, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Milani is currently accepting new patients.

Amanda Langford, ARNP, is a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner. Her clinical interests include treating children of all ages, newborn care and teaching parents. She has encountered significant health struggles with her own children and can relate to concerns you may feel during your child’s health journey. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, gardening and the outdoors. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Cough. Dr. Langford is currently accepting new patients.

Jessica Zuzga-Reed, DO, specializes in Pediatric Critical Care at Des Moines PICU Practice in Des Moines, Iowa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia. Dr. Zuzga-Reed is currently accepting new patients.

Sally Twedt, ARNP is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) who joined the Des Moines Pediatric and Adolescent team in 2003 and has over 20 years of pediatric experience. She completed her undergraduate studies at UNI and Allen College in Cedar Falls, IA. She started her nursing career as a NICU/PICU nurse at the University of Iowa Children’s Hospital and from there, completed her Master’s in Nursing degree from the University of Iowa, specializing in Pediatrics.Sally has always had a passion for the pediatric population. She especially loves the generational care aspect. She enjoys watching patients grow from infancy to young adulthood then have families of their own. She believes in providing individualized care that fits the patient and family dynamics.Sally lives in Ankeny with her family and two dogs. She enjoys reading, traveling, enjoying the outdoors with her family, and attending all her children’s activities. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herpangina and Roseola. Twedt, NP is board certified in National Certification Board Of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Iowa Board Of Nursing/State Of Iowa. Twedt, NP is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Herpangina. Ropp, NP is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board and Iowa Board Of Nursing/State Of Iowa.

Sunita Kumar, MD, specializes in Pediatrics at MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Care Clinic in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Delayed Growth, Piebaldism, and Familial Short Stature (FSS). Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

I grew up in the midwest but decided to venture south for college. I graduated from Hendrix College with a bachelors in Biology in 1992. From there I entered the United States Peace Corps for a tour in Mauritania, West Africa and followed that up with medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. I did my residency in pediatrics at the Marshfield Clinic/ St. Joseph's Hospital in central Wisconsin.I've since had the privilege of practicing pediatrics in Iowa for over 20 years in both the primary care clinic and hospital settings, including over 17 years of NICU experience. This increasingly uncommon perspective of both sides of patient care has been integral to helping me manage more complex medical issues and better anticipate potential outcomes.In my spare time, I'm a photography enthusiast and my husband and I both love to travel. We've been blessed to visit over a dozen countries. We have a daughter who grew up to be a writer and makes us proud. Dr. Hanson is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, Diarrhea, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Hanson is currently accepting new patients.

Tamara Risen Trinder, ARNP, specializes in Pediatrics at MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Care Clinic in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Trinder is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asthma in Children, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Trinder is currently accepting new patients.

Cheri Folden is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Ankeny, Iowa. Dr. Folden is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Asthma in Children, Scarlet Fever, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP). Dr. Folden is currently accepting new patients.

Mustafa Eldadah, MD, specializes in Pediatrics at MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Care Clinic in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Eldadah is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Familial Short Stature (FSS), Idiopathic Short Stature (ISS), and Short Stature (Growth Disorders). Dr. Eldadah is currently accepting new patients.

"Premnath Chinnaiyan, MD, is an American Board of Pediatrics certified physician at MercyOne Des Moines Pediatrics Care. ""It's rewarding to be able to help a child when they are not feeling well, even in a small way."" Premnath's journey to MercyOne began in India at Kilpauk Medical College in Chennai, India. From there he received further training in the United Kingdom before coming to the United States for pediatrics residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Dr. Chinnaiyan is passionate about maintaining a healthy diet and active lifestyle. He works daily to practice what he recommends to his patients, which includes limiting screen time and promoting healthy sleep practices. ""It's important for children to sleep well at night. It's essential to a child's development,"" says Premnath.". Dr. Chinnaiyan is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Clouston Syndrome, Ectodermal Dysplasias, and EEC Syndrome. Dr. Chinnaiyan is board certified in Pediatrics Care, American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Chinnaiyan is currently accepting new patients.

Stephanie Sinclair, ARNP, specializes in Pediatrics at MercyOne Ankeny Pediatrics Care Clinic in Ankeny, Iowa.I grew up in a small town in Northwest Iowa, Gilmore City. I was the last class to graduate from Gilmore City-Bradgate with 11 kids before they began whole grade sharing with Twin Rivers. I went to Luther College in Decorah, Iowa, for my Nursing degree. I received my MSN degree online through Graceland University to become a Nurse Practitioner. I love spending time with my family, watching my children's activities, playing games, walking, going to church, and reading. I love the different aspects of my job. I like to help kids feel better when they are sick and I love to talk to kids and their parents about staying healthy and making good choices. Dr. Sinclair is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Herpangina, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Sinclair is currently accepting new patients.

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. Dr. Barnhart is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Herpangina, Croup, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Barnhart is board certified in National Certification Board Of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Barnhart is currently accepting new patients.

Whitney Waite is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Delayed Growth, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Waite is currently accepting new patients.

Luke Espelund is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Espelund is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Espelund is currently accepting new patients.

Shelley Hancock is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ellis-Van Creveld Syndrome, Aplasia Cutis Congenita, Ectodermal Dysplasias, and Clouston Syndrome. Dr. Hancock is currently accepting new patients.

Tara Andersen is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Andersen is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Increased Head Circumference, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Andersen is currently accepting new patients.

Reena Ahluwalia is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ahluwalia is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Roseola, Diarrhea, and Scarlet Fever. Dr. Ahluwalia is currently accepting new patients.

Aparna Alavalapadu is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Alavalapadu is currently accepting new patients.

Amy Wallin is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wallin is currently accepting new patients.

Dennis Lonzarich is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Lonzarich is currently accepting new patients.

Catherine Sandberg is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Sandberg is currently accepting new patients.

Catherine Truesdell is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Rhonda Enserro is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in West Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Enserro is currently accepting new patients.