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Vy Ngo, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Rosenberg, Texas. She joined the practice in 2022. 

Vy graduated from the University of Houston in Texas in 2016 with her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences. She then attended Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania, obtaining her master’s in physician assistant studies. Prior to completing her graduate studies, Vy worked as a medical assistant in dermatology which piqued her initial interest in the field. 

As a physician assistant, Vy has a passion for positive patient care and achieving the best results for her patients. She is trained and qualified in performing comprehensive physical exams, along with diagnosing and treating medical dermatologic conditions. She routinely performs procedures including, but not limited to: biopsies, cryotherapy, intralesional injections, incision and drainage, and surgical excisions.

Vy is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Texas Association of Physician Assistants. She is licensed by the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and board-certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.

In her free time, Vy enjoys traveling, exercising, and spending time with her husband and their three dogs: Parker, Penley, and Peyton. 

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Combining expert medical knowledge with compassionate care, Monique E. Pritchard, MD, FAAP, is a leading pediatric physician in the Portland Metropolitan area and valued member of the team at Sellwood Medical Clinic.

A native of Seattle, Dr. Pritchard attended University of Washington where she graduated with honors. Following her studies is Seattle , she lived in Siena, Italy, studying art history, before attending medical school at the University of Vermont in Burlington. Dr. Pritchard completed her pediatric residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. Where she latter became an attending teaching residents and medical students.

Dr. Pritchard has been recognized by Portland Monthly, Three Best Rated, and by Castle Connolly as a Top Doctor in the Portland area.

Since joining Sellwood Medical Clinic in 2007 Dr. Pritchard has been committed to patients and their families by providing holistic, knowledgeable, and compassionate care.

When she is not working, Dr. Pritchard enjoys spending time with her three sons as well as biking, swimming, running marathons, and backcountry skiing.

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Katie Oldread, MD, FAAP is a trusted physician and an expert in a wide range of pediatric care at Sellwood Medical Clinic, which has three locations in Portland, Oregon. As a patient-focused pediatrician, she focuses on building long-term relationships with her patients and their families.  She is a strong advocate for LGBTQ+ population as well as has a special interest in healthcare disparities, both within the US and worldwide.

Dr. Oldread grew up just of the north of Boston. She attended Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, earning her bachelor's degrees in biology and psychology. She then joined the Peace Corps, serving as a community health worker in Haiti and the Dominican Republic. Dr. Oldread went on to Harvard Medical School in Boston for her medical training and completed her residency in pediatrics at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland.

Dr. Oldread joined the Sellwood Medical Clinic team in 2012 and has since become a leading pediatrician in the Portland area. When she is not working, she is often out exploring nature or throwing epic living room dance parties with her three children.  

Barbara Kiersz-Mueller, D.O., is a board-certified family physician who has specialized expertise in headaches, ADHD, sports injuries and child development. Dr. Kiersz Mueller treats patients through THINK Virtual Health.

Dr Kiersz-Mueller was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and moved to Florida with her parents and siblings at the age of 15. Dr. Kiersz-Mueller majored in chemical biology for her undergraduate studies at Stevens Institute of Technology, earning a Bachelor of Science. After graduating in 2010, she enrolled at the Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine to complete her medical degree.

Dr. Kiersz-Mueller undertook her internship in family and osteopathic medicine at the Medical College of Georgia from 2014-2015, and completed her residency in family and community medicine at the University of Texas Health Sciences San Antonio from 2015-2017, where she served as chief resident during her senior year. She joined THINK Neurology for Kids in 2020. Dr. Kiersz-Mueller holds certification from the American Board of Family Medicine.

When she is not devoting her time to young patients, Dr. Kiersz-Mueller takes great pleasure in spending time with her husband and hiking and paddle-boarding with their Dachshund. In December, 2019, Dr Kiersz Mueller became a CrossFit Level 1 trainer, which she hopes to someday integrate with her practice in order to promote self-confidence and strength in her patients.

 

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Courtney Cotner is a dedicated and compassionate Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a wealth of experience in various pediatric settings. Since 2017, she has provided high-quality care in Pediatrics, Mother Baby, and the NICU. Courtney is committed to a patient-centered approach, recognizing the unique needs of each child and family. Her passion for advocating for children’s health and well-being drives her to support all aspects of healthy development.

Originally from Oregon’s wine country, Courtney earned a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Portland State University. She then pursued a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Oregon Health and Science University, graduating in 2017. In 2024, she achieved her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from Arizona State University, focusing on primary care to support children's growth and development comprehensively.

Courtney believes in building strong, trusting relationships with her patients and their families. She takes the time to listen and understand their concerns, ensuring every child receives personalized and empathetic care.

Outside of work, Courtney enjoys rock climbing,
playing pickleball, and spending time with her
husband, their goldendoodle, and friends.
She loves exploring the outdoors and cherishes
the moments she shares with her loved ones.

Vaniza Naveed is a Board Certified Pediatrician who completed her pediatric residency at Tulane University in New Orleans.

She has experience working inpatient, outpatient and in urgent care setting. She strives to provide patient centered, evidence based care.

She is a regular at our local yoga studios. Nong’s is her favorite restaurant.

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Dr. Petering received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Biology from Stanford University and went on to earn a Master of Arts in Geography from the University of Oregon. She received her medical degree and did her residency at Oregon Health and Science University. 
Dr. Petering's draw to practice pediatrics stems from her interest in preventive healthcare, those habits we can start early to promote health. She loves to talk about healthy lifestyle habits with patients and their families, placing an emphasis on nutrition, active play, good sleep, positive social interactions and minimizing stress. She additionally holds a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist Certificate.
When not at work, Dr. Petering enjoys running, hiking, skiing, and playing outside with her husband, two children, dogs, and friends. She hopes to cross paths with you not only in the office, but outside doing something you love.

Naghmeh Moshtael, MD is joining the pediatric team on a full-time basis at Sellwood Medical Clinic. Dr. Moshtael has been in practice for nearly 20 years in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has been integrally involved in the care of medically complex patients and is a passionate child health advocate. Dr. Moshtael has been recognized for her commitment to teaching medical students, residents and fellow providers and is the recipient of numerous teaching awards including the 2011 Community Faculty Teaching Award from Doernbecher Children's Hospital pediatric residency program, the 2021 Joseph B Bilderback Teaching Award for Community Providers from Doernbecher Children's Hospital and the 2024 Ann M Loeffler Community Teaching Award from Randall Children's Hospital. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, member of the Academy for Eating Disorders and Columbia River Eating Disorder Network. Dr. Moshtael is married, has an almost 16 yo daughter and an energetic labradoodle. When not busy at work, she loves to travel, garden and knit.

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Ms. Bernhardt grew up on the Central Coast of California and moved to Portland with her husband in 2002. She received her Bachelors degree in Nursing from Sonoma State University in California and began her career in 1999 as a Pediatric Nurse on an acute care floor at a hospital in San Francisco. She received her Pediatric Nurse Practitioner degree at Oregon Health and Science University in 2005 and worked in Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant at OHSU. 

Tara loves working with kids of all ages and helping families to be healthy in all arenas of their life. She always strives to ease fears and make the clinic experience positive for kids. Tara and her husband have two school age children and a dog, and she says having kids of her own has helped her in her practice and to understand the realities of family life. Her family loves spending time outdoors; hiking, camping, running, skiing and playing soccer.

Lauren D. Weaver, M.D. is a board-certified child neurologist at THINK Neurology for Kids in Katy, Texas. With additional training in epilepsy, Dr. Weaver specializes in interpreting EEGs (brain wave studies) in children with known or suspected seizures and collaborates with the other providers at THINK Neurology for Kids to manage and treat childhood epilepsy.

Dr. Weaver completed medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, followed by a combined residency training in pediatrics and child neurology at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She later moved up to New York City for a fellowship in pediatric epilepsy at Columbia University. She has research experience in the study of malformations of cortical development and genetic epilepsies.

Originally from Austin, Texas, Dr. Weaver currently resides in Houston, Texas, with her husband and son. Prior to joining the THINK Neurology for Kids team in 2019, she was an assistant professor of neurology in the Departments of Child Neurology and Pediatric Epilepsy at Columbia University. While there, she treated patients in both the hospital and clinic settings, with additional responsibilities devoted to resident and medical student education.

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Carrie Jones, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician committed to helping parents raise happy, healthy children. Through her work at Argyle Pediatrics in Argyle, Texas, she considers herself privileged to be part of the journey of each child’s life, celebrating all the milestones between infancy and high school graduation.

In addition to serving her patients in a private practice, Dr. Jones is also an on-staff pediatrician at Texas Health Resources in Denton, Texas.

Dr. Jones enjoys the small community setting of Argyle Pediatrics as it gives her more opportunity to devote her full attention to children and their family’s needs. She and her dedicated staff also stay actively involved in the Argyle and surrounding communities through activities with their own children.

Graduating with a degree in biology from Baylor University in Waco, Texas, Dr. Jones fell in love with the field of pediatrics while attending medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston where she later received her medical degree. She went on to complete her internship and residency in pediatrics at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego.

When not practicing medicine, Dr. Jones loves spending time with her husband Richey and her children. She can often be found cheering on her three sons and daughter at the baseball fields, the theater, and on the basketball court.

Bilal Khodr, MD, is a board-certified doctor of emergency medicine proudly serving the Lake City, Florida, community at Mercy Medical Urgent Care. He has over 20 years of experience as a primary health care provider specializing in pediatrics. 

Dr. Khodr earned his medical degree from The Faculty of Medicine at the American University of Beirut — the leading internationally accredited medical institute of the Middle East in Beirut, Lebanon. Relocating to New York, Dr. Khodr completed an internship in pediatrics at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. 

Following his internship, Dr. Khodr completed his residency in pediatrics at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, where he provided inpatient and outpatient care to children and families. 

He later participated in a fellowship for neonatal-perinatal medicine at Boston Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. After this, Dr. Khodr completed a hematology and medical oncology fellowship at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida. 

Contributing to his extensive experience, Dr. Khodr has affiliations with UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, and Lake City Medical Center in Lake City, Florida. 

Dr. Khodr enjoys staying current on the most recent treatments to improve his patients’ overall health and looks forward to caring for children and families in need at Mercy Medical Urgent Care.

Azra Jagani, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician and an integral part of the team at Abdow Friendship Pediatrics in Rockville, Maryland. She finds her work deeply rewarding and enjoys getting to know the families in her care. 

A lifelong learner, Dr. Jagani attended St. Lawrence’s Convent School in Karachi, Pakistan, for her undergraduate studies. She completed medical school at Sindh Medical College, also in Karachi. Upon arriving in the United States, Dr. Jagani completed a residency at Texas Tech University Hospital in El Paso. 

Working with children allows Dr. Jagani to watch her patients grow and develop. Assisting them as they move closer to adulthood is a joy and honor. 

Preventive health is an area of focus for Dr. Jagani. She tracks each child's development through newborn care exams and well-child visits and provides the vaccines and other support needed for a healthy and happy childhood. She looks forward to caring for her new and returning patients.  

Rebecca (Becky) Boscaljon MD, FAAP is a board-certified pediatrician. She provides care for infants, children, and adolescents in the Las Vegas community.

Dr. Boscaljon is an Iowa native. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA. She then earned her medical degree at the University of Iowa, and completed her pediatric residency at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.

After training, Dr. Boscaljon was a general pediatrician in eastern Iowa for 19 years before relocating to Las Vegas. She strives to provide excellent, comprehensive, and compassionate medical care to her patients. She believes in a team approach to health care, in which the
family, physician, and patient work together to improve the patient's overall health.

Dr. Boscaljon is a diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

In her spare time, Dr. Boscaljon enjoys hiking, biking, traveling, spending time with family and friends, gardening, concerts, and reading.

Through active listening and thoughtful questioning, I deliver high-quality care that utilizes the most recent advancements in medicine. I am interested in preventative care, that will enhance the well-being of my Pediatric patients, but will utilize evidenced based medicine to care for those illnesses we sometimes cannot prevent. I have 16 years experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, having worked with Pediatric Gastroenterology, with CHOA and GI Care for Kids, and General Pediatrics. I believe in and practice Follow up care, and utilize this method to ensure care provided is effective. I care for my patients, as if my own.

Victor Abdow Jr., MD, is a highly skilled and board-certified pediatric specialist passionate about working with kids. Through his work at Abdow Friendship Pediatrics in Rockville, Maryland, Dr. Abdow is honored to play a role in helping children and families thrive. 

Education has always shaped Dr. Abdow’s professional life. He completed his undergraduate studies at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in animal studies. He completed medical school at Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, where he remained for his internship and residency training. 

He continues to give back to the medical community as a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at Georgetown University School of Medicine and George Washington University School of Medicine. 

A proud member of The American Academy of Pediatrics, Georgetown Clinical Society, and the Montgomery County Medical Society, Dr. Abdow enjoys opportunities to learn from his peers and network with other medical professionals.