Top Pediatricians in Pennsylvania
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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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.
Beth S. Bennett, MD
Jefferson Hill, PA
Dr. Beth S. Bennett is currently accepting new patients at the South Hills Pediatric Associates Brentwood and Jefferson Hills offices. She completed her MD degree from the Penn State University College of Medicine.
Lucas Godinez, DO, IBCLC
Pittsburgh, PA
Dr. Godinez is board-certified in Pediatrics, a board-certified Lactation Consultant, and a member of both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Osteopathic Association. His medical interests include breastfeeding medicine, preventative pediatric medicine, sports-related injuries, concussion medicine, osteopathic manipulative treatments., and children with special health care needs.
Claudia F. Busse, MD
Allentown, PA
Dr. Claudia F. Busse is a firm believer that medical care means partnership and teamwork with patients and their families based on an individual approach. She is a 2004 graduate of the University of Leipzig and is currently in practice at Lehigh Valley Health Network.
Rima Strassman MD FAAP
Quakertown, PA
Dr. Rima Strassman is a 1991 graduate of the Medical College of Pennsylvania. She is also well-known for being a Fellow of both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.
Stephen P. Alvarado, MD
Fogelsville, PA
Dr. Stephen P. Alvarado completed his Medical Training at SUNY at Stony Brook in 1997 and he is currently affiliated with Lehigh Valley Health Network. Dr. Alvarado is also certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Eric Berger M.D., FAAP
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Eric Berger previously worked as a full-time pediatrician at a pediatrics practice in NE Philadelphia and as a part-time pediatric hospitalist at Holy Redeemer Hospital. He is currently part of the Center City Pediatrics team.
Joseph Barber, MD
Erie, PA
Dr. Joseph Barber graduated from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine and is currently in practice at Children’s Community Pediatrics. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is eligible for certification in Child Neurology as well.
Anna Linderman MD FAAP
Allentown, PA
Dr. Anna Linderman completed her Doctor of Medicine degree from the St. Petersburg College of Pediatric Medicine and is currently part of the Childreen’s Healthcare team. Dr. Anna Linderman is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Amy L. Apel, MD, FAAP
Monroeville, PA
Dr. Amy Lapel has admitting privileges at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, Forbes Regional Hospital, and Magee-Womens Hospital. She is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
Cynthia Warren M.D., FAAP
Philadelphia, PA
Dr. Cynthia Warren attended medical school at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry where she earned her Doctor of Medicine degree in 1992. She has academic experience for 12 years, as well as serving as medical director for outpatient services for 6 years.
