Top Pediatricians in Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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.
Valerie N. Ritter, DO
Tulsa, OK
After medical school, Dr. Ritter went on to pursue her love of pediatrics and completed a pediatric residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Dr. Ritter has been practicing pediatric medicine in Tulsa for more than 7 years now.
Hanumantha R Pokala, MD
Oklahoma City, OK
Dr. Hanumantha Pokala specializes in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. He completed his MD degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and is currently part of the OU Medicine staff.
Tara D. Lynd, MD
Oklahoma City , OK
Dr. Lynd started her medical practice in Alabama, where she practiced for nine years. Dr. Lynd enjoys partnering with parents in caring for children and adolescents of all ages. Following a child’s development, as well as providing insight and reassurance during times of illness, are some of her favorite aspects of being a pediatrician.
Kenneth R. Setter, M.D., F.A.A.P
Tulsa, OK
Dr. Setter has been a pediatrician in Tulsa since 1981. He earned his medical degree at the University of Kansas. He completed a rotating internship at Gorgas Hospital in the then Panama Canal Zone, before his residency in pediatrics at the Children’s Medical Center in Dallas. Dr. Setter is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and past president of the Oklahoma Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Lauren Hayes, M.D.
Tulsa, OK
Dr. Hayes has joined the Pediatric Specialists of Tulsa team. After attending the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine she completed her pediatric residency at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis where she served as chief resident.
David F Crawford, MD, PhD
Oklahoma City, OK
Dr. David Crawford is a Pediatric Hematology and Oncology specialist who is currently in practice at OU Medicine. He completed his MD degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and his residency at Washington University.
Dr. Kelly Harmon
Tulsa, OK
Dr. Kelly Harmon is a Board Certified Pediatrician who is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is currently accepting new patients at her Cradle to College Healthcare office.
Joshua Essel, M.D.
Oklahoma City, OK
Dr. Essel joined Just Kids in the fall of 2017. He attended UT Austin for undergraduate education and then attended medical school at the UT San Antonio Medical School. He specialized in pediatrics, completing his pediatric training at UT Health Houston at the Medical Center.
Dr. Hamed Albiek
Oklahoma City , OK
Dr. Albiek has a passion to take care of children ever since he was in medical school. He enjoys discussing nutrition, development, disease prevention and exercise with parents.
Julia M. Stoltenberg, MD
Norman, OK
Dr. Stoltenberg is a Board Certified Pediatrician and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Stoltenberg is the newest Pediatrician at Norman Pediatric Associates. She has a passion for keeping kids healthy through preventative care, safety, exercise and good nutrition.
