Top Pediatricians in Nevada
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 Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada 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.
Carrie Wijesinghe, M.D., FAAP
Henderson, NV
Dr. Carrie Wijesinghe is a board certified pediatrician who is well-known for being the founder of Siena Pediatrics. She has been in practice for 13 years now and has been voted Top Doc by Las Vegas Seven in 2011 and 2013 as well.
Dr. Sheryl Cohen
Reno, NV
Dr. Sheryl Cohen previously worked as a pediatrician in Los Angeles but she is currently in practice at Northern Nevada Pediatrics. Dr. Cohen graduated with Honors from UCLA Medical School and she completed her pediatric residency at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles.
Dr. J S Surpure
Henderson, NV
Dr. J S Surpure is recognized for being a triple board certified physician, specifically in Pediatrics, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, and Adult Emergency Medicine. In addition, he has also authored several medical articles, book chapters, and books in Pediatric Emergency Care.
Patricia Ann Rinne Bertz, MD
Reno, NV
Dr. Patricia Bertz focuses on working with children from infancy throughout their teenage years and contributing to their healthy growth and development. She completed her medical degree from the Tulane University and her residency at the David Grant Medical Center.
Dr. Tara Prokop, MD
Reno, NV
Dr. Tara Prokop graduated from the University of Nevada and she has been practicing pediatrics in Reno since 2004. She enjoys being closely involved with the children and families of her community.
Wesley Robertson, M.D., F.A.A.P., J.D.
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Wesley Robertson attended medical school at the University of Minnesota and then completed his residency at the University of California in Irvine. He is recognized for having founded Sunshine Valley Pediatrics 15 years ago.
James (Tony) Bakerink, MD, FAAP
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Bakerink is the initial founder of Wee Care Pediatrics (2001). He completed his specialty residency training at University of California at Davis. He is Board certified in General Pediatrics.
Mary Kiepert, M.D., FAAP
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Mary Kiepert founded Tendercare Pediatrics in 2004 and she has been striving to provide the best care possible since then. Dr. Kiepert attended medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsoin and subsequently earned her MD degree there.
Michael C. Tenby M.D., F.A.A.P.
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Michael Tenby received his MD from The University of Kansas School of Medicine and he is currently in practice at Centennial Pediatrics. In addition, he is also affiliated with the Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center, Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, and the Mountain View Hospital.
