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Karla Lester, M.D. is a pediatrician, board certified by the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and professionally certified life and weight coach, who specializes in the treatment of children and adolescents struggling with their weight, metabolic health, and body image. Dr. Lester has been an expert advocate for decades working to address the epidemic of child and adolescent obesity on local, state and national levels. Dr. Lester works with both the parent and the teen and uses tele-health and the latest research and best practices in her treatment plans to improve weight status and reduce diseases like type 2 diabetes and PCOS. She prescribes GLP1 medications according to the FDA criteria as determined by the STEP Teens trial.

Cornerstone Down Syndrome Care is a one-of-a-kind clinical practice dedicated exclusively to children with Down Syndrome. Dr. Nieves is not only a board-certified pediatrician, but also, a mother of a child with Down Syndrome. Given her unique position, she practices medicine in the most compassionate, personalized, and comprehensive way addressing any concerns that caregivers may have about their child with Down Syndrome. Families are welcomed into a supportive and collaborative environment where every child’s unique strengths are celebrated. Her vision is to empower families with individuals with Down Syndrome to live to their full potential. Her practice is a place where caregivers receive expert guidance, understanding, and hope.

Karon Young-Lightbody, MD, is an experienced pediatrician serving the Calvary Medical Clinic team in Livingston, Texas. She joined the team in 2021, bringing over 25 years of experience. Dr. Young-Lightbody is compassionate, friendly, and loves getting to know her patients. 

After earning her medical degree, Dr. Young-Lightbody began her residency program at Cornwall Regional Hospital in Montego Bay, Jamaica, specializing in pediatrics, before relocating and training at the Cook County Children’s Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. 

Dr. Young-Lightbody has worked tirelessly as an attending physician in many renowned facilities along the east coast. She has spent the last 20+ years honing her professional skills as a pediatrician and is well-versed in diagnosing and treating pediatric conditions. She is also a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Young-Lightbody is a welcome addition to the team, bringing abundant medical knowledge and skill. She looks forward to working with new and existing patients at Calvary Medical Clinic in Livingston, Texas.

Schedule an appointment with Dr. Young-Lightbody by phone or online today.

Many residents of Sunnyvale, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Watsonville, California, have come to Sleep Health MD for help with sleeping problems. The team of doctors at the center provide a wide array of sleep medicine services.

Dr. Daniel Katzenberg, Dr. Aaron Morse, Dr. Zachary Adams and Dr. Sarish Nakka are all highly trained in their respective specialties and respected by their peers in the area. All four physicians are board-certified and have a lot of experience treating patients.

Because each doctor at Sleep Health MD has a unique background, the center is able to offer many different services and treatments. Some of the conditions they treat include the following:

• obstructive sleep apnea
• insomnia and narcolepsy
• restless leg syndrome
• pediatric sleep problems
• snoring and other sleep issues

Many of the patients who have come to Sleep Health MD have been successfully treated, and many of them recommend the center to others who have trouble sleeping.

Many residents of Sunnyvale, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Watsonville, California, have come to Sleep Health MD for help with sleeping problems. The team of doctors at the center provide a wide array of sleep medicine services.

Dr. Daniel Katzenberg, Dr. Aaron Morse, Dr. Zachary Adams and Dr. Sarish Nakka are all highly trained in their respective specialties and respected by their peers in the area. All four physicians are board-certified and have a lot of experience treating patients.

Because each doctor at Sleep Health MD has a unique background, the center is able to offer many different services and treatments. Some of the conditions they treat include the following:

• obstructive sleep apnea
• insomnia and narcolepsy
• restless leg syndrome
• pediatric sleep problems
• snoring and other sleep issues

Many of the patients who have come to Sleep Health MD have been successfully treated, and many of them recommend the center to others who have trouble sleeping.

Many residents of Sunnyvale, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Watsonville, California, have come to Sleep Health MD for help with sleeping problems. The team of doctors at the center provide a wide array of sleep medicine services.

Dr. Daniel Katzenberg, Dr. Aaron Morse, Dr. Zachary Adams and Dr. Sarish Nakka are all highly trained in their respective specialties and respected by their peers in the area. All four physicians are board-certified and have a lot of experience treating patients.

Because each doctor at Sleep Health MD has a unique background, the center is able to offer many different services and treatments. Some of the conditions they treat include the following:

• obstructive sleep apnea
• insomnia and narcolepsy
• restless leg syndrome
• pediatric sleep problems
• snoring and other sleep issues

Many of the patients who have come to Sleep Health MD have been successfully treated, and many of them recommend the center to others who have trouble sleeping.

Many residents of Sunnyvale, Santa Cruz, Monterey, and Watsonville, California, have come to Sleep Health MD for help with sleeping problems. The team of doctors at the center provide a wide array of sleep medicine services.

Dr. Daniel Katzenberg, Dr. Aaron Morse, Dr. Zachary Adams and Dr. Sarish Nakka are all highly trained in their respective specialties and respected by their peers in the area. All four physicians are board-certified and have a lot of experience treating patients.

Because each doctor at Sleep Health MD has a unique background, the center is able to offer many different services and treatments. Some of the conditions they treat include the following:

• obstructive sleep apnea
• insomnia and narcolepsy
• restless leg syndrome
• pediatric sleep problems
• snoring and other sleep issues

Many of the patients who have come to Sleep Health MD have been successfully treated, and many of them recommend the center to others who have trouble sleeping.

Dr. Jared Dunahay is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics who joins SNHIMA as the practice’s first dedicated pediatric provider. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, and completed his pediatric residency at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York.

Prior to joining SNHIMA, Dr. Dunahay served as Section Chief of Ambulatory Pediatrics at Elliot Health System in Bedford and Manchester. In this role, he led outpatient pediatric operations, mentored clinical staff, and contributed to quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient care. He brings more than eight years of experience caring for children from newborns through young adulthood.

Dr. Dunahay chose pediatrics because he believes the relationship between a family and their pediatrician is one of the most meaningful and lasting partnerships in medicine. He is passionate about supporting parents through every stage of childhood — from those first nervous newborn visits to the unique challenges of adolescence — while ensuring families feel heard, supported, and confident in their child’s care.

Dr. Dunahay lives in New Hampshire with his two-year-old daughter, whom he says is his greatest teacher. Outside of the office, he enjoys photography, video games, writing code, listening to music, and expanding his French vocabulary. He is excited to help grow pediatric care at SNHIMA and looks forward to serving the families of southern New Hampshire for years to come.

Dr. Jared Dunahay is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics who joins SNHIMA as the practice’s first dedicated pediatric provider. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, and completed his pediatric residency at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York.

Prior to joining SNHIMA, Dr. Dunahay served as Section Chief of Ambulatory Pediatrics at Elliot Health System in Bedford and Manchester. In this role, he led outpatient pediatric operations, mentored clinical staff, and contributed to quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient care. He brings more than eight years of experience caring for children from newborns through young adulthood.

Dr. Dunahay chose pediatrics because he believes the relationship between a family and their pediatrician is one of the most meaningful and lasting partnerships in medicine. He is passionate about supporting parents through every stage of childhood — from those first nervous newborn visits to the unique challenges of adolescence — while ensuring families feel heard, supported, and confident in their child’s care.

Dr. Dunahay lives in New Hampshire with his two-year-old daughter, whom he says is his greatest teacher. Outside of the office, he enjoys photography, video games, writing code, listening to music, and expanding his French vocabulary. He is excited to help grow pediatric care at SNHIMA and looks forward to serving the families of southern New Hampshire for years to come.

Dr. Jared Dunahay is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics who joins SNHIMA as the practice’s first dedicated pediatric provider. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, and completed his pediatric residency at Stony Brook University Hospital in New York.

Prior to joining SNHIMA, Dr. Dunahay served as Section Chief of Ambulatory Pediatrics at Elliot Health System in Bedford and Manchester. In this role, he led outpatient pediatric operations, mentored clinical staff, and contributed to quality improvement initiatives focused on enhancing patient care. He brings more than eight years of experience caring for children from newborns through young adulthood.

Dr. Dunahay chose pediatrics because he believes the relationship between a family and their pediatrician is one of the most meaningful and lasting partnerships in medicine. He is passionate about supporting parents through every stage of childhood — from those first nervous newborn visits to the unique challenges of adolescence — while ensuring families feel heard, supported, and confident in their child’s care.

Dr. Dunahay lives in New Hampshire with his two-year-old daughter, whom he says is his greatest teacher. Outside of the office, he enjoys photography, video games, writing code, listening to music, and expanding his French vocabulary. He is excited to help grow pediatric care at SNHIMA and looks forward to serving the families of southern New Hampshire for years to come.

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Tara Schwab, MD, FAAP, is an experienced physician specializing in pediatric care at Sellwood Medical Clinic, which has three locations in Portland, Oregon. With her extensive education and experience, along with a patient-centered approach, she helps her patients and their families get the best pediatric care possible. Over her career, Dr. Schwab has built up expertise in handling a wide range of pediatric care needs, incorporating the whole family into the care of their child.

Dr. Schwab grew up in the Pacific Northwest before attending the University of Portland, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in biology. She moved on to Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine earning her medical degree in 2004. Dr. Schwab completed her pediatric residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. 

Dr. Schwab has been practicing with Sellwood Medical Clinic since 2010, establishing herself as a leading pediatrician in the Portland area and earning her the Castle Connolly Award for being among the top doctors in the region. Dr. Schwab focuses on building quality, long-lasting relationships with her patients and their families, taking into account the emotional needs of all family members.

Away from work, Dr. Schwab enjoys skiing, traveling, and attending school functions with her husband and three children.