Top Pediatricians in Alaska
Nothing I have ever encountered strikes fear into my heart like an injured or sick child. I am reasonably sure that all other parents out there feel the same way. I am sure you don’t want to just trust any doctor in Alaska with your children. You also likely are not willing to go through any trial and error with one of your own children as you would be willing to go through to find your own doctor.
A pediatrician is going to have to click with you and gain your trust before they see your child and I feel exactly the same way. Unlike many of our service listings, you do not want to wait to find a pediatrician until an emergency strikes. You want to have them on speed dial long before that. So now is the perfect time to use our Alaska are list of top recommended pediatricians and start interviewing them. Find the one who you would trust with your children. Don’t forget that people change over time and that can apply to not only your doctors but also your pediatricians. If any of our Alaska doctors have declined in their performance, please let us know! It is vital that we keep the below list updated with only the doctors that will care for your children as if they were their own. It is also a great idea to establish a pediatrician for short term work conditions even if they last less than a year. So if you will be stationed somewhere else, start researching area pediatricians now so you are as prepared as possible.
Jeanette Legenza, MD FAAP
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Jeanette Legenza completed her MD degree from Albany Medical College and her pediatric residency training at The Children’s Medical Center in Dayton Ohio. She has been a pediatrician since 2001 and is currently in practice at The Children’s Clinic of Anchorage.
Janet Shen MD, FAAP
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Shen completed both medical school and pediatric residency training at Stanford University Medical Center. She has been a pediatrician since 1994 (at The Children’s Clinic since 1995).
Mary Ann Jacob, M.D.
Anchorage , AK
Dr. Jacob is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and participates in their Maintenance of Certification Program, which involves continuing education, written examinations, and quality improvement projects. She is a “Fellow” (that’s the term for a member in good standing) of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Alaska Chapter. She has been recognized by the Alaska Breastfeeding Coalition for her support of breastfeeding mothers. She was elected President of the Medical Staff of Alaska Regional Hospital in 2002 and since then has served on the Credentials Committee (which reviews the qualifications of doctors who want to practice there). Both Providence Alaska Medical Center and Alaska Regional Hospital count her as an active member of their Pediatric Departments.
Jeffrey Banks, MD
Fairbanks, AK
Dr. Banks describes himself as an energetic and fun-loving individual, which is good fit for his pediatric patients. Dr. Banks says his 14 years in the U.S. Army has taught him to cherish and enjoy every moment possible. Dr. Banks is board certified and his medical interests include adolescent care and endocrinology.
Laura Brunner, MD
Fairbanks, AK
Dr. Brunner, specializes in pediatrics and considers it a privilege to participate in children’s health care. She attained a medical degree from the University of Minnesota Medical School, and an undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota College of Biological Sciences.
Jodyne Butto, M.D.
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Jodyne Butto earned her M.D. at the University of Washington and she has already served Alaskans as an Anchorage Pediatric Group doctor since 1995. She is also well-known for being a volunteer physician and coordinator of a children’s summer asthma camp.
Monique Child, MD
Anchorage, AK
Dr. Child is a board-certified pediatrician who obtained her medical degree in 2000 from the University of Chicago, Illinois (which included a 4-month stint with the World Health Organization in Geneva, Switzerland and a subsequent visit to Bolivia, South America as a volunteer). She is proud to have been selected by her colleagues to serve previous terms as The Secretary for the American Academy of Pediatrics (Alaska Chapter) and The Chairperson of Pediatrics at Alaska Regional Hospital.
Celina Clift, MD
Fairbanks, AK
Dr. Clift specializes in Pediatrics has medical interest in international mission work and serving in underserved communities. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is fluent in Spanish.
Amy Dressel, MD
Juneau, AK
Dr. Amy Dressel is currently accepting new patients in her Glacier Pediatrics office. She is also well-known for her involvement in the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, the FASD Clinic, and the Vaccinate Juneau’s Kids Coalition.
