Top Pediatricians Iowa - Pediatrics

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 Iowa 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 Iowa 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 Iowa 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.

Ray C. Sturdevant, MD

Sioux City, IA

Dr. Sturdevant is trained and experienced in all areas of general pediatrics, with special interest in the management and treatment of children with behavior and school problems. A member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Sturdevant has been active in medical staff affairs, serving as Chairman for the Department of Pediatrics.

Nathan E. Boonstra, M.D.

Des Moines, IA

Dr. Nathan E. Boonstra is a General Pediatrics specialist who is currently in practice at Blank Children’s Pediatric Clinic – John R. Grubb-Variety Club. His interests include influenza, concussions, food safety, and bullying.

Elise N. Bream, MD

Davenport , IA

Dr. Bream enjoys all general pediatric issues, but have particular interest in breastfeeding and infant care as well as behavioral issues in school-age children and teenagers.

Patrick B. Beck, M.D.

Sioux City, IA

Dr. Patrick Beck is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Medicine and he completed his residency training at the Medical College of Virginia. He is currently accepting new patients at his Prairie Pediatrics and Adolescent Clinic Office.

Robert Colman, MD

Des Moines, IA

Dr. Robert Colman focuses on the management of asthma, allergic conditions, and related illnesses. In addition to having been in practice for over 15 years already, he is also an active lecturer and visiting professor of clinical medicine.

Jorie J Shire , M.D. , F.A.A.P

Cedar Rapids, IA

Dr. Jorie Shire completed her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Iowa and she began practicing in Cedar Rapids in 2007. She was certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in 2009 and she is now part of the Pediatric Center PC team.

Susan M. Caldwell, M.D.

Sioux City, IA

Dr. Susan Caldwell was in private practice in California before moving to Sioux City to practice at Prairie Pediatrics. She graduated from he University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston and completed her residency at Children’s Hospital San Francisco.