Top Pediatricians in Arizona
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 Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona 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.
Cecil Michael, MD
Glendale, AZ
Dr. Michael is a native of Albuquerque, where he received his BA in chemistry and MD from the University of New Mexico. He completed his pediatric residency through Phoenix Hospitals Affiliated Pediatric Program (PHAPP), and was Chief Pediatric Resident at St. Joseph’s Hospital. He joined Cactus Children’s Clinic in 1979. Dr. Michael is board certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Natarjan Asokan, MD
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Dr. Natarjan Asokan is well-known for being the the President and Founder of Trinity Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Care, P.C. He is also recognized for his 25 years of experience as a practicing physician, as well as his board certifications in both Pediatrics & Allergy-Immunology.
Jason Vargas MD, FAAP
Glendale, AZ
Dr. Vargas is a board certified pediatrician and is also a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He enjoys educating families about their health and has several interests including pediatric safety.
Susan Apley, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Apley joined Camelback Pediatrics in 1984. She completed a pediatric residency with the Phoenix Hospital Affiliated Pediatric Program here in Phoenix in 1981. She belongs to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association. Dr. Apley has been recognized in Phoenix Magazine’s “Top Docs” and listed as one of the “Best Doctors in America”.
Maritza Irizarry, MD
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Maritza Irizarry has been practicing Pediatrics since 1986 and founded Sunshine Pediatrics in 1998. She is well-known for being active in volunteer work at Health Fairs and other medical functions throughout the valley.
Vinodh Vasudevan MD
Peoria, AZ
Dr. Vasudevan, is board certified and a fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics. For the past seven years, he worked as Pediatric Hospitalist at Phoenix Childrens Hospital and Banner Thunderbird Medical Center. In addition to general pediatric care, he is also interested in asthma management.
Leslee Kelly, MD
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Leslee Kelly is a board certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics who is currently part of the Pediatric Associates team. She completed her post graduate pediatric training at The University of Colorado and The Children’s Hospital in Denver as well.
Mohammed Nomaan, MD
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Nomaan established the Children’s Medical Center of Tucson in an attempt to make high quality medical care more accessible to parents and their children. He earned his medical degree at Khyber Medical College, University of Peshawar and is well-known for being one of Tucson’s most experienced pediatricians.
Duane Dyson, MD
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Duane Dyson completed his medical training at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta and then worked as a hospitalist at The Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation. He currently provides pediatric care to patients from the Willcox and Sierra Vista to Red Rock and the Foothills areas.
Dr. Elizabeth Altomare
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Altomare is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and provides comprehensive healthcare from preventative care to managing illness and complicated medical issues. Dr. Altomare’s passion is partnering with parents and engaging with pediatric patients in a way they can understand. She loves working with all ages of children, from birth to early adulthood.
