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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Richard F. Weiner, M.D.
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Richard Weiner is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics who was previously involved in a private practice in Behavioral Pediatrics. He is currently part of the Desert Pediatrics team where he focuses on providing primary care.
Harry Zilberman, MD
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Harry Zilberman is Board-Certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Dr. Zilberman is well-known for having already served on various hospital committees, including the Pediatric Performance Improvement Committee and Trauma Committee.
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.
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.
Tammy Roesler, M.D.
Reno, NV
Dr. Tammy has been serving the pediatric community of Northern Nevada since 2007. She also is a clinical supervisor at Willow Springs Center. She has been the President of the Pediatric After Hours Care since 2009.
Alphonsa Stephen, M.D.,F.A.A.P.
Las Vegas, NV
Dr. Alphonsa Stephen is a board certified pediatrician who has been practicing pediatrics for over 10 years already. Dr. Stephen has admitting privileges in Southern Hills Hospital, Spring Valley Hospital, Summerlin Hospital, and Sunrise Children’s Hospital.