Top Pediatricians in Iowa
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.
Mai M. Shehata, MD
Davenport, IA
Dr. Shehata, is board certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics. She had her residency at Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, Pediatric Residency and East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, Pediatric Residency.
Dr. Rob Fornoff
Des Moines , IA
Dr. Fornoff was recently named the Best Pediatrician and Best Doctor in the Des Moines metro-area. He cares for children of all ages from birth to young adulthood. Dr. Fornoff has admitting privileges at all area hospitals. As a primary care pediatrician, Dr. Fornoff has experience and training in all aspects of pediatric care. He has a special interest in asthma, sports medicine, ADHD, and infant growth and development.
Amy Shriver, M.D.
Des Moines, IA
Dr. Amy Shriver is a Pediatric Care Specialist who graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. She completed her residency training at the University of Colorado – The Children’s Hospital, Denver.
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.
Aimee M. Lorenz, M.D.
Sioux City, IA
Dr. Aimee Lorenz is well-known for having undergone extensive training in all areas of general pediatrics but she focuses more on adolescent care. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Medicine.
Vickie D. Pyevich, MD
Davenport, IA
Dr. Vickie Pyevich’s specialization is Pediatric Cardiology. She graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine, completed her residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, and is currently in practice at Genesis Health.
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.
Sarah Wickenkamp, MD, FAAP
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Wickenkamp, is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She had her residency in Pediatrics, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.
Thomas E. Becker, M.D
Des Moines, IA
Dr. Thomas E. Becker is a Pediatric Cardiology specialist who is currently in practice at the Mercy Medical Center. He specializes in the management of pediatric diseases of the heart.
Eyad Najdawi, M.D.
Sioux City, IA
Dr. Eyad Najdawi attended medical school at the University of Jordan and completed his pediatric residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic. Dr. Najdawi is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
