Top Pediatricians in Idaho
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 Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho 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.
Lisa M. Barker, MD, FAAP
Meridian, ID
Dr. Lisa M. Barker ha been Board Certified in Pediatrics since 2009 and she has been a part of the Treasure Valley Pediatrics team for over 5 years now. She is accepting newborns and new patients on a limited basis.
Jason B. Slade, MD
Nampa, ID
Dr. Slade, is a hospitalist and pediatrician with interests in health systems development assistance and health care policy.
Rob Adams, MD
Boise, ID
Joseph Moore, MD, FAAP
Idaho Falls, ID
Dr. Joseph Moore is currently part of the Idaho Falls Pediatrics team. He graduated from the University of Utah in 2001 and completed his residency at The Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City in 2004.
Mindy B. Gaddis, MD, FAAP
Eagle, ID
Dr. Mindy B. Gaddis graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine and she is well-known for being the Medical Director of St Luke’s Children’s Childhood Obesity Program. Dr. Gaddis has been Board Certified in Pediatrics since 1998.
Steven A. Smith, MD
Meridian, ID
Dr. Smith is a Board Certified General Pediatrician and absolutely enjoys working with children and adolescents. He enjoys all aspects of infant, child and adolescent medicine including Asthma, ADHD/Behavioral Medicine, Autism, Sports related concerns, Weight concerns and more.
George C. Booth, MD, FAAP
Boise, ID
Dr. Booth, received his bachelor’s degree in geology from Williams College. Dr. Booth is accepting newborns and new patients on a limited basis.
Dr. Todd Jacobs M.D.
Idaho Falls, ID
Dr. Jacobs received his pediatric training at Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio. He then spent a year at Primary Children’s Hospital in Utah where he focused on the emergent and critical care of children of all ages. He is board certified in pediatrics through the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Robert J. Pettit, M.D.
Idaho Falls, ID
Dr. Robert J. Pettit attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston from 1985 to 1989 and completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California. He is a board certified Pediatrician who has been in practice at The Pediatric Center since 1992.
Andrea Prasch, MD
Meridian, ID
Dr. Prasch, is a pediatrician with professional interest in lactation/breastfeeding and vaccine advocacy. She had her residency at University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics.
