Top Pediatricians in Austin, TX
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 Austin, TX 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 Austin, TX 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 Austin, TX 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.
Thomas Hughes, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Austin, TX
Dr. Thomas Hughes has been recognized by US News and World Report as one of America’s Top Doctors. He completed his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and has been in practice at Capital Pediatric Group for over 35 years already.
Ashley Gonzalez, M.D.
Austin, TX
Dr. Ashley Gonzalez received a Masters degree in Natural Sciences from Louisiana State University before going on to medical school at the LSU campus. Dr. Ashley Gonzalez has been in private practice in Winter Haven, FL for the last 7 years.
Anna C. Bell, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Austin, TX
Dr. Anna Bell is currently a UTMB Clinical Assistant Professor and is serving as a Pediatric Resident preceptor as well. She received her medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2004 and is currently part of the Children’s Medical Group.
Tammy S. McConnell, D.O., F.A.A.P.
Austin, TX
Dr. McConnell attended the University of North Texas Health Science Center for medical school, where she was honored with the Mead Scholarship for excellence in pediatrics. Her pediatric residency was with Arkansas Children’s Hospital. She has passed both the MD boards and the DO boards and is board certified in pediatrics. Prior to her career in medicine she enjoyed teaching high school and junior high, and working with special needs children. She was in private practice in McKinney Texas for 4 years prior to relocating to Austin.
Dr. Lance Hargrave
Austin, TX
At Pediatric Associates of Austin, Dr. Hargrave sees children from Austin, TX and surrounding communities. He is seen as a highly respected pediatrician and many of his patients recommend him to other Austin residents in need of a pediatrician. His residency program placed him at both Ben Taub Hospital and Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston. Today, Dr. Hargrave is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and holds a fellowship with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Dr. Natalie Blanche Tarrant
Austin, TX
Dr. Tarrant completed her pediatric internship and residency at Texas Children’s Hospital and Ben Taub Hospital. Dr. Tarrant is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
K. Lindley Dodson, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Austin, TX
Dr. Dodson has been an attending physician at Dell Children’s Hospital for the past ten years. She attended medical school at LSU in New Orleans and then completed her pediatric residency training at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital in Nashville. She has a strong interest in antibiotic stewardship, global health, and continuing medical education. She is board certified in pediatrics. She has also been recognized as one of Superdoctors Rising Stars for 2017.
Dr. Leslie Lace Wells
Austin, TX
Dr. Leslie Lace Wells received her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio in 1997. She was also named as one of Austin’s Best Pediatricians in the January 2009 and January 2011 issues of Austin Monthly.
Dr. Jennifer Christensen
Bee Cave, TX
Dr. Jennifer Christensen previously practiced as a Pediatrician in Huntington Beach, California for 5 years and was an active staff member of two local hospitals there. She recently joined Schoolhouse Pediatrics in February 2013.
Dr. Elizabeth Ann Bartlett
Austin, TX
Dr. Elizabeth Ann Bartlett completed her medical degree at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. She is also well-known for having been named as one of Austin’s best doctors four times by Austin Monthly magazine.
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