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.
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.
Anne Newland, MD, MPH
Flagstaff , AZ
Dr. Anne Newland specializes in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She is currently in practice at North Country Health Care where she is also the Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Newland graduated from the University of Nebraska.
Michaela Knies, MD
Peoria, AZ
In addition to providing general pediatric care, Dr. Knies also specializes in pulmonology, allergy and obesity prevention. She graduated from Commenius University in Slovakia and completed her Pediatric residency training at St.Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix.
Karen Prentice DO, FAAP
Peoria, AZ
Dr. Prentice has been working as a general pediatrician in private practice since 1997 and was one of the original doctors who started Great Destinations Pediatrics in 1999 along with their current Office Administrator, Sharlene Fleming. She completed her pediatric internship and residency program at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona in 1997. She is a board certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (F.A.A.P.).
Kamaljeet “Kam” Sachdeva M.D., F.A.A.P.
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Sachdeva is a board certified pediatrician with over 22 years of experience practicing pediatrics in India and United States. Dr. Sachdeva has since been practicing pediatrics in Phoenix for the past 10 years. He is well respected by his colleagues for his clinical skills and vast experience. He is involved in teaching interns & medical students in the United States. He has also co-authored book chapters in pediatrics as well as many research papers.
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.
Dr. David Lersch
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Lersch completed his Pediatric Residency through the Phoenix Hospitals Affiliated Pediatric Program in 1981 where he served as chief resident his final year. He has been practicing at Pediatric Associates since 1981 and is board certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Lersch has often been recognized as a “Top Doc” by Phoenix Magazine, and as one of the “Best Doctors in America.”
Frank Davis, MD
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Frank Davis joined the United States Air Force in 1990 where he developed his skills in emergency care and trauma medicine. He is currently in practice at Children’s Medical Center of Tucson where he provides care for patients with allergies, asthma, and behavioral conditions.
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.
Gerald H. Golner, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Gerald H. Golner is well-known for being considered as Phoenix Magazine’s Top Doc in 2009. He completed hid MD degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine and established Phoenix Pediatrics in 1974.
