Top Pediatricians in Washington
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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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.
Douglas A. Eisert, MD
East Wenatchee, WA
Dr. Douglas Eisert is certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics. He completed his MD degree from the Oregon Health Sciences Center in Portland, Oregon in 1985 and is currently in practice at Wenatchee Valley Center.
Shauna Hornby, MD
Wenatchee, WA
Dr. Hornby completed her undergraduate studies at Walla Walla College in College Place, WA. She graduated from Loma Linda University Medical School and completed her Pediatric Residency at Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital.
Julie Ansbaugh, MD
Battle Ground, WA
As a pediatrician, Dr. Ansbaugh cares for children of all ages, collaborating with families to facilitate their kids’ well-being through education, advocacy, and preventive medicine. She enjoys all areas of pediatrics, from providing developmental and mental health screenings, to helping manage complex or chronic conditions, to teaching adolescents about contraception and disease prevention. She also likes to work with families on obesity prevention, exercise, and healthy eating.
Gail Kelso, MD, FAAP
Seattle, WA
Dr. Gail Kelso earned her medical degree in Seattle at the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2001. She previously worked as a pediatrician in a private practice in Philadelphia but later on joined North Seattle Pediatrics in September 2005 and she has been in practice there since then.
Lisa Brennan, ND
Kirkland, WA
With a focus on holistic primary care, preventative medicine, functional medicine, nutrition, and allergies, Dr. Brennan offers a comprehensive approach to traditional pediatric care. After earning her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University and finishing her clinical training focusing on pediatrics and women’s health, Dr. Brennan also completed a clinical preceptor ship at the Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr. Brennan is looking forward to providing parents with holistic healthcare solutions for children from birth through adolescence. She has been practicing Pediatrics since 2012.
Teodor D. Butiu, MD, FAAP
Wenatchee, WA
Dr. Teodor Butiu is certified in pediatric critical care medicine and in general pediatrics. He completed his MD degree from the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Targu Mures, Romania in 1995.
Jill Speaker, MD
Vancouver, WA
Dr. Jill Speaker completed her medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX and her residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA. She is a practicing physician who is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.
Susan Cuneo, M.D.
Vancouver, WA
In addition to practicing general pediatrics, Dr. Susan Cuneo is also a clinical instructor at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She completed her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans.
Phyllis Cavens, MD
Vancouver, WA
Dr. Phyllis Cavens is well-known for being the founder of the Child and Adolescent Clinic in 1978, and she is now the Medical Director there. She completed a Fellowship in Child Development at the Oregon Health and Science University, as well as a general pediatric fellowship at the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Pooja S. Tandon, MD
Seattle, WA
Dr. Pooja S. Tandon focuses on promoting behaviors, programs, and policies that increase physical activity in children, particularly those from disadvantaged communities. She graduated from Brown University, Providence and is currently in practice at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
