Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dr. Sami Al-Harastani, MD, affectionately known as Dr. Sami to his patients, stands as a beacon of dedication and compassion in the realm of pediatric care. Firmly believing in the transformative power of top-quality healthcare, he champions the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to flourish. As a guiding force behind Lapeer Pediatrics in Lapeer and Harastani Pediatrics in Flint, Michigan, Dr. Sami's mission is clear: to shape the trajectory of each young life he encounters, fostering a future brimming with vitality and promise.
Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Dr. Sami's journey towards pediatric excellence began at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine. His formative years were enriched through pediatrics training at Michigan State University, where he honed his skills at the Children's Hospital of Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan. It was here that Dr. Sami's passion for pediatric medicine flourished.
Today, within the nurturing confines of Lapeer Pediatrics and Harastani Pediatrics, Dr. Sami's commitment to excellence remains steadfast. Every child who crosses his path is met with unwavering dedication and personalized attention. From comprehensive preventive visits encompassing physical examinations and vital immunizations to the nuanced management of chronic conditions and developmental hurdles, Dr. Sami's approach is as multifaceted as it is empathetic.
Dr. Sami's vision transcends the confines of clinical practice; it encompasses a profound commitment to nurturing the health and happiness of every child in the Lapeer and Genesee county area. With unwavering dedication and boundless compassion, he seeks to not only heal but to inspire, ensuring that each young life under his care blossoms into its fullest potential.
Dr Vig has been practicing Pediatrics in the Canton and surrounding communities for the last 25 years and is fully committed to the betterment of the health of the local Pediatric population.
She has overseen the installation and development of all Pediatric services, not only in her various Sunshine Children's Clinics but also at the local Merit Health Hospital Systems.
She serves the community in many ways, including sponsoring the Boys & Girls Clubs; Board of Trustees at the Madison Merit River Oaks Hospital and conducting Health Education seminars at local schools.
Dr Vig has been practicing Pediatrics in the Canton and surrounding communities for the last 25 years and is fully committed to the betterment of the health of the local Pediatric population.
She has overseen the installation and development of all Pediatric services, not only in her various Sunshine Children's Clinics but also at the local Merit Health Hospital Systems.
She serves the community in many ways, including sponsoring the Boys & Girls Clubs; Board of Trustees at the Madison Merit River Oaks Hospital and conducting Health Education seminars at local schools.
Dr Vig has been practicing Pediatrics in the Canton and surrounding communities for the last 25 years and is fully committed to the betterment of the health of the local Pediatric population.
She has overseen the installation and development of all Pediatric services, not only in her various Sunshine Children's Clinics but also at the local Merit Health Hospital Systems.
She serves the community in many ways, including sponsoring the Boys & Girls Clubs; Board of Trustees at the Madison Merit River Oaks Hospital and conducting Health Education seminars at local schools.
Tarak Patel, MD, is a caring and compassionate pediatric pulmonologist and a vital part of the team at Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center. He’s deeply touched to have served so many families in the Alamo Heights, Shavano Park, and Lockhill-Selma areas of San Antonio, Texas, area.
Dr. Patel has deep roots in Texas. He began his studies at the University of Texas at Austin, earning his degree in biology. He then studied medicine at Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock.
He finished his clinical training in El Paso, where he enjoyed expanding his Spanish language skills and narrowed his area of focus to pediatric lung disease, and asthma in particular. He went on to complete his training in pediatric medicine at the University of Texas at Houston. His dedication to continuing education is exemplified through a fellowship in pediatric pulmonology at Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, also in Houston.
Throughout his studies, Dr. Patel found a great deal of fulfillment in working with various charitable organizations and in volunteer roles in medical clinics. He also continues to pursue ongoing education through lectures in a wide range of pediatric conditions. That breadth of knowledge has informed and shaped his patient care in countless ways.
Dr. Patel treats each patient as though they were one of his own children. The families that entrust him with their medical needs appreciate that personable approach and are comforted that their children are in the best of hands.
Practice
Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center
Dr. Mimi Kuriakose and her husband, Luke opened Las Vegas Pediatrics in 2023. Dr. Mimi decided to work in primary care after previously working in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Sunrise Children’s Hospital for 8 years. Dr. Mimi enjoyed her job in the emergency room and is adept in taking care of a wide range of illnesses including critically ill children, asthmatics, injuries/broken bones/laceration repairs, abdominal pain and appendicitis, along with minor illness. She now is happy to take care of children in her clinic, where she can watch her patients grow and thrive from infancy to adolescence, as well as treat them when they are sick!
Dr. Mimi spends much of her free time taking care of her 6 children by chauffeuring them to all their sports, music, and activities. She also enjoys fine arts (both viewing in galleries and museums and creating artwork herself), and likes to travel, cook, cycle and stay physically active.
About Osteopathic Center For Children And Families
Born with a life threatening condition, Dr. Centers experienced the challenges of the current healthcare system from an early age. Due to this extremely rare condition called Moebius Syndrome his family was told that he may never speak, never walk, never smile, or be able to attend school - his family sought out alternatives. Having seven surgeries by the age of seven years old, Dr. Centers desired a more compassionate, effective, and holistic way to treat patients than the current system. This began Dr. Centers lifelong quest to find better, compassionate, and more effective healing modalities for children. It resulted in Dr. Centers choice to become an osteopathic doctor, his focus on integrative and whole person medicine, and his commitment to finding the most effective, leading edge therapies .
He is an internationally known pediatrician, specializing in Integrative Medicine & Pediatrics to help heal children.
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“Dr. Centers was knowledgeable regarding our daughter’s health condition. She has had one seizure and we are trying to figure out why she had it. We are still in the process of figuring it out. But I am confident that Dr. Centers will help us figure it out and we are in agreement with his health methods so far.”
Sara Lewis, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner offering telehealth appointments to patients throughout the state of Florida at Lewis Family Psychiatric in Wellington, Florida. She works with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults to address various social, emotional, and behavioral issues.
Sara Lewis received her undergraduate degrees from Hahnemann University and Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania. She obtained her master’s degree as a pediatric nurse practitioner, her post-master’s certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, and her doctorate in nursing at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.
Focusing her professional practice on psychiatry, Sara Lewis has received training in psychiatry and pediatric practice, psychopharmacology, general medical issues, and psychotherapy. She has expertise and experience in treating most brain-based illnesses, including mood disorders, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression and attention disorders. Sara Lewis employs evidenced-based treatment strategies in each client’s care.
Sara's priority is a relationship first. She believes that a healthy, caring relationship with a medical professional that knows you as a person is the most critical aspect of care and makes the relationship a priority in your treatment.
Sara prides herself on having a “first-name practice” in which she knows all her patients, schedules appointments herself, and will recognize you when you call.
With over 20 years of experience, Mohammad Al-Harastani, MD, FAAP, offers his patients unmatched expertise. Dr. Al-Harastani is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. At Lapeer Pediatrics in Lapeer and Flint, Michigan, he works tirelessly to help his young patients reach their full potential.
Dr. Al-Harastani attended medical school at Damascus University–Faculty of Medicine in Damascus, Syria. He later completed his residency through the graduate medical program of Seton Hall University at St Joseph's Children's Hospital in Patterson, New Jersey.
Dr. Al-Harastani provided medical care to a diverse group of patients throughout Michigan. He practiced at McLaren Lapeer Region and Great Lakes Urgent Care Group in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Al-Harastani also worked at McLaren Lapeer Region Community Medical Center for more than 10 years.
During each stage of his career, Dr. Al-Harastani retained his passion for family and community medicine. He remained committed to helping children thrive and supporting growing families. To further this goal, Dr. Al-Harastani established the Lapeer Pediatrics practice in 2007. He also serves as an Assistant Professor and enjoys teaching medical students from Michigan State University, and physician assistants from Central Michigan University and University of Detroit Mercy.
Dr. Al-Harastani is proud to be a trusted part of the Lapeer, Michigan, community. At Lapeer Pediatrics, he cares for patients from birth to young adulthood, and he enjoys working with families over many years. Dr. Al-Harastani looks forward to helping each patient grow and flourish.
“What an experience. The thoroughness, knowledge, expertise, and consideration provided was unrivaled. When my son and I left this doctor’s office, we not only had a peace of mind yet received an answered prayer. I cannot commend this office more than to write, if you want attentive, prompt care in an impeccably clean environment, this pediatric office should have your vote! ”
With over 20 years of experience, Mohammad Al-Harastani, MD, FAAP, offers his patients unmatched expertise. Dr. Al-Harastani is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. At Lapeer Pediatrics in Lapeer and Flint, Michigan, he works tirelessly to help his young patients reach their full potential.
Dr. Al-Harastani attended medical school at Damascus University–Faculty of Medicine in Damascus, Syria. He later completed his residency through the graduate medical program of Seton Hall University at St Joseph's Children's Hospital in Patterson, New Jersey.
Dr. Al-Harastani provided medical care to a diverse group of patients throughout Michigan. He practiced at McLaren Lapeer Region and Great Lakes Urgent Care Group in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Al-Harastani also worked at McLaren Lapeer Region Community Medical Center for more than 10 years.
During each stage of his career, Dr. Al-Harastani retained his passion for family and community medicine. He remained committed to helping children thrive and supporting growing families. To further this goal, Dr. Al-Harastani established the Lapeer Pediatrics practice in 2007. He also serves as an Assistant Professor and enjoys teaching medical students from Michigan State University, and physician assistants from Central Michigan University and University of Detroit Mercy.
Dr. Al-Harastani is proud to be a trusted part of the Lapeer, Michigan, community. At Lapeer Pediatrics, he cares for patients from birth to young adulthood, and he enjoys working with families over many years. Dr. Al-Harastani looks forward to helping each patient grow and flourish.
“What an experience. The thoroughness, knowledge, expertise, and consideration provided was unrivaled. When my son and I left this doctor’s office, we not only had a peace of mind yet received an answered prayer. I cannot commend this office more than to write, if you want attentive, prompt care in an impeccably clean environment, this pediatric office should have your vote! ”
Dr. Mohammad Al-Harastani, MD
Pediatrician
1083 Suncrest DR,
Suite A
Lapeer, MI 48446
4.7(105)
4.9
(102)
Dr. Atousa Ghaneian, MD
Pediatrician
4.9(102)
3196 S. Maryland Parkway
Suite 411
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Atousa Ghaneian is a Board-Certified General Pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a trusted, family-focused pediatrician and active member of the community. She always goes the extra mile for her patients. Her compassion, empathy, and commitment to the families of Las Vegas have been recognized with numerous awards. She received the Top Pediatrician Award in 2020 & 2021 from Women in Medicine. She also received the Patient’s Top Choice Award and Most Compassionate Doctor Award, and has been the Vegas, Inc. “Top Doctor in Pediatrics” since 2015. Most recently, Dr. Atousa was honored with the 2021 Reader’s Choice Patient Experience Award.
Dr. Atousa sees children, teens, and their parents at Healthy Kids Care Pediatrics at Sunrise.Healthy Kids Care Pediatrics at Sunrise offers comprehensive, integrative medical care with a family centered approach from newborns through adolescents and teens. Dr. Atousa and her team provide a personalized path for each patient to ensure optimal growth and development. Family education is at the core of her patient care, and she gives families the knowledge and tools necessary to promote their child’s emotional and physical health. Dr. Atousa provides annual physicals, well-child visits, and other interventions such as childhood vaccinations focusing on preventive health care. She also treats the full scope of physical, mental, and emotional challenges that children and teens face, including chronic problems like asthma and developmental disabilities such as autism and ADHD.
At Healthy Kids Care Pediatrics at Sunrise, families always see the same physician. Children get to know Dr. Atousa and the staff, as the team believes in the value of long-term relationships and takes pride in providing courteous, respectful care. Staff members speak fluent English, Spanish, and Farsi. They also offer same-day or next-day sick visits, so children always get the medical care they need. Call Healthy Kids Care Pediatrics at Sunrise or connect using the online booking feature today to schedule an appointment.
Franconia Pediatrics is a full-service practice that provides evidence-based medicine solutions for children of all ages, from newborns to adolescents. This state-of-the-art pediatric clinic is located in the southeast area of Alexandria, Virginia, between Winslow Hills and Groveton.
Monica Kharbanda, MD, the clinic’s solo physician, is a double board-certified pediatrician through the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Kharbanda and her caring team of pediatric medical professionals provide detailed preventive care, including well-baby and well-child exams, sports physicals, school physicals, and expanded laboratory screenings. They regularly help children struggling with asthma, allergies, and acute illnesses, and they provide immunization updates.
Dr. Kharbanda completed a mini-fellowship with The REACH Institute, which is a unique program that helps physicians assess, identify, and treat pediatric mental health issues. As an advocate for comprehensive pediatric care, Dr. Kharbanda has focused on helping the pediatric population get mental health screenings and begin medical intervention early on.
Parents can expect to receive detailed information about their child’s health and any treatments their child may need. The team at Franconia Pediatrics wants families to have the education they need to stay involved in the decision-making process. Dr. Kharbanda is fluent in English and Hindi and enjoys caring for patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. New patients are always welcome at Franconia Pediatrics. The team offers flexible scheduling for both routine pediatric exams and sick visits.
“Her behaviour is always very welcoming and no rush to check and treating kids. She is great professional in terms of knowledge and attitude. She diagnosed well and prescribed accordingly. ”
Dr. Sanny Chan of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Medical group in Santa Monica, CA is board-certified in Allergy and Immunology and Pediatrics as well. Dr. Chan’s goal is to provide personalized care for his patients, both children and adults, with an emphasis on sharing the knowledge needed to manage complex medical conditions. Being diagnosed with severe food allergies and/or immune deficiencies can be very stressful for patients and their families and Dr. Chan strives to improve their quality of life by helping families manage and cope with these conditions.
Dr. Chan grew up in Southern California but had the fortune to train and work nationally. He received his Ph.D. in Cell and Neurobiology from the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine where he worked to solve the molecular pathway of how we see. He finished his M.D. at UC, Davis and completed his pediatric residency training at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. He finished his subspecialty training in Allergy and Immunology under the Chairmanship of Dr. William Shearer and Dr. Jordan Orange at Texas Children’s Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine. He stayed on for a post-doctoral year with Dr. Orange to define the basis of why mutations at different locations of the same gene can cause differences in the specific immune deficiency disease called Griscelli Syndrome.
In 2014, Dr. Chan joined the Pediatric Allergy and Immunology faculty as Assistant Professor at National Jewish Health. He was also Assistant Professor in the department of Biomedical Research working on understanding how the immune system causes allergic reactions to pets and foods, as well as teaching residents and fellows how to care for patients. Over the years, he has published numerous scientific articles in the basic sciences and in the clinical management of immune deficiency and allergic diseases.
Ramon Ferrand, MD, specializes in pediatric medicine at Pediatrics of Long Island. With over 20 years of experience practicing medicine, he provides exceptional health care to patients at both the Patchogue and Brentwood, New York, locations.
Dr. Ferrand received his medical education from the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, Facultad de Ciencias Medicas, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He completed his residency in pediatrics at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in The Bronx, New York.
Dr. Ferrand proudly serves a diverse range of infants, children, and adolescents within the Long Island community. His ability to speak multiple languages, including Spanish, enables him to provide personalized and professional health care to all patients at every developmental stage.
Dr. Ferrand holds a New York State medical license. He’s affiliated with numerous local hospitals, including BronxCare Health System in The Bronx and Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Center, New York. He’s also a member of the International Association of Healthcare Professionals and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Ramon Ferrand, MD, specializes in pediatric medicine at Pediatrics of Long Island. With over 20 years of experience practicing medicine, he provides exceptional health care to patients at both the Patchogue and Brentwood, New York, locations.
Dr. Ferrand received his medical education from the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo, Facultad de Ciencias Medicas, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. He completed his residency in pediatrics at the Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in The Bronx, New York.
Dr. Ferrand proudly serves a diverse range of infants, children, and adolescents within the Long Island community. His ability to speak multiple languages, including Spanish, enables him to provide personalized and professional health care to all patients at every developmental stage.
Dr. Ferrand holds a New York State medical license. He’s affiliated with numerous local hospitals, including BronxCare Health System in The Bronx and Mercy Medical Center in Rockville Center, New York. He’s also a member of the International Association of Healthcare Professionals and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Robert C. Platner, MD, brings more than 20 years of experience in pediatric medicine to Old Fourth Ward Pediatrics, serving children and adolescents in Atlanta, Georgia, and throughout Fulton County.
Dr. Platner was born and raised in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He began his professional pursuits at Washington University in St. Louis, where he earned his undergraduate degree. The following year, Dr. Platner enrolled at The University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine. He subsequently completed a residency in pediatrics at Emory University in Atlanta.
Dr. Platner is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a proud Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of asthma and allergies, as well as attention-deficit disorder and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD). When he isn’t working with patients or augmenting his professional skills, Dr. Platner serves as an adjunct faculty member of the Emory School of Medicine.
In his free time, Dr. Platner enjoys cooking, traveling, and playing guitar. He also loves the great outdoors and regularly hikes and kayaks. Dr. Platner welcomes any family seeking comprehensive pediatric care to Old Fourth Ward Pediatrics.
“My munchkins have been going here for years, always have a great experience with the staff. They treat my munchkins like family. From the time we walk into the office everyone has an smile on their faces and knows each child's name. Love them ”
Dr. Robert Platner, MD
Pediatrician
285 Boulevard NE Suite 235
Suite 235
Atlanta, GA 30312
4.9(82)
4.9
(82)
Dr. Claire Wilkiemeyer, MD
Pediatrician
4.9(82)
285 Boulevard NE Suite 235
Suite 235
Atlanta, GA 30312
Claire Wilkiemeyer, MD, brings more than a decade of experience in pediatrics to Old Fourth Ward Pediatrics, serving children and adolescents in Atlanta, Georgia, and throughout Fulton County.
Dr. Wilkiemeyer grew up in Jacksonville, Florida, and began her professional education in Virginia, where she earned her undergraduate degree. After obtaining her diploma, Dr. Wilkiemeyer moved to New Orleans and enrolled at the Tulane University School of Medicine, where she obtained her Doctor of Medicine. Following graduation, Dr. Wilkiemeyer completed a residency in pediatrics at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.
Dr. Wilkiemeyer is board certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. In addition to diagnosing and treating common pediatric conditions, she specializes in parent education and helping her young patients make healthy choices.
In her spare time, you can find Dr. Wilkiemeyer spending time with her family on the Beltline and in Piedmont Park. She also enjoys gardening, running, and supporting local sports teams. Dr. Wilkiemeyer welcomes any family seeking high-quality, compassionate pediatric care to Old Fourth Ward Pediatrics
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