Find a Top Pediatrician Near Me – Book an Appointment Instantly

Dr. Alija Ali offers a full range of rejuvenating services at Alija Aesthetics, Weight Loss & Anti-Aging in Whittier, California. Whether Dr. Ali’s patients want to diminish wrinkles, lose weight, begin hormone replacement therapy, consider a Vampire procedure, or regain sexual vitality, they can count on his expertise to guide their decisions and rely on his reputation for performing procedures that exceed expectations.

Dr. Ali received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his internship at USC and residency at UCLA and the Kaiser Foundation. He’s a member of the American Osteopathic Association and currently an internist affiliated with Whittier Hospital Medical Center, in Whittier, California.

For more than 20 years, his practice has been dedicated to treating the whole person and promoting wellness and self-confidence. By combining medical training as an internist, with specialization in weight loss and anti-aging, Dr. Ali hopes to help each patient achieve their desired appearance, maintain a healthy body, and to realize their dream of a long vibrant life.

Sarah Spencer is a holistic trauma informed occupational therapist with a passion for neuroscience and the healing arts with over 25 years of pediatric occupational therapy experience. She utilizes the bottom-up approach to engage, integrate, and rewire the nervous system as related to emotional and movement actions and reactions. She specializes in sensory integration and movement disorders as related to low tone and motor planning. She is a co-owner of a successful pediatric therapy company in upstate NY and has been successfully treating children in the USVI since 2021. Sarah is a mother to three children. She finds passion, love, and a sense calm in the depths of this crazy journey that she calls life. She uses an eclectic approach to healing that incorporating her own journey as a parent of a neurodivergent child coupled with the knowledge she has gained over the past 24 years from clinical practice and education.

At Southside Pediatric Center, experienced board-certified pediatrician Mary Catherine Arrieta, MD, provides exceptional care for children and expert support for parents. In the Petersburg, Virginia, office, Dr. Arrieta and the kid-friendly staff meet the needs of children from infancy through adolescence. 

With more than 40 years of experience, Dr. Arrieta is an extensively trained professional who maintains the highest level of pediatrics accreditation. She completed her pediatric residency at Kings County Hospital Center and Catholic Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She also completed a fellowship in neonatology at New York University (NYU) Health + Hospitals in Brooklyn, New York.  

Children have diverse needs at every age, from newborn and adolescent care to sick visits and immunizations. Dr. Arrieta and the Southside Pediatric Center staff provide prompt and efficient treatment, always serving patients with the same gentle care they’d extend to their own children. 

Southside Pediatric Center enjoys building long-lasting relationships with patients and their parents. They’re proud of and grateful for their reputation as a premier destination for outstanding pediatric care within the Petersburg community. 

Reach out to Southside Pediatric Center by phone or through the online scheduling link today.

Stephanie Varner, CPNP-PC, is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at Pediatric Care of Chelsea in Chelsea, Alabama. Stephanie has over twenty years of experience in providing compassionate, skilled medical care for children of all ages. 

Born and raised in Wetumpka, Alabama, Stephanie moved to the Chelsea community in 2020 and has loved it since. She attended undergraduate nursing courses at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Stephanie obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Auburn University at Montgomery. 

In 2001, Stephanie earned her Master of Science in Nursing degree from the University of South Alabama in Mobile. She has been practicing as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner since 2001. Throughout these decades, Stephanie has acquired the specialized skills needed to care for well and sick children alike.

Her desire is to provide specialized, exceptional pediatric care in a nurturing, fun, family-centered environment to children of all ages. As owner and a practicing provider at Pediatric Care of Chelsea, Stephanie strives to offer each and every child a unique and personalized experience.

It is her goal that your child leaves every visit with Pediatric Care of Chelsea feeling empowered, cared for, and excited to come back. As a mother and “Mimzy” herself, Stephanie understands the struggles parents and grandparents often face with raising a child. She looks forward to partnering with parents and each member of the family to provide the ultimate care for your child, while establishing lifelong bonds.

Varuna Tuli, MD, is a pediatrician with over 19 years of experience at Newton Pediatrics in Waltham, Massachusetts. She specializes in caring for medically complex cases and international and multicultural patients.

Dr. Tuli completed medical school in India. She then moved to Maryland to complete her residency at the Sinai Hospital in Baltimore before moving to Pennsylvania to complete a fellowship at St. Christopher’s Hospital in Philadelphia. 

Dr. Tuli began her medical career at the Franciscan Hospital For Children in Boston, where she practiced until 2003 before joining the team at Newton Pediatrics. She is passionate about using her personal parenting experience and medical training to help families with their parenting journey.

To improve communication across the diverse populations of Massachusetts, Dr. Tuli speaks English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi.

When she’s not at work, Dr. Tuli enjoys spending time with her daughters and traveling to learn about new cultures.

Krisztina Bukur-Doczy, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician at Newton Pediatrics in Newton, Massachusetts. Her scientific research in pathology, immunology, and microbiology gives her a strong background for a pediatric travel medicine specialty. As a mother and a pediatrician, Dr. Bukur-Doczy provides families with strategies for balancing the demands of work and family while creating a nurturing and healthy home environment.

Dr. Bukur-Doczy started her medical studies in Sweden at the University of Lund. She then moved to Massachusetts to complete her graduate studies in immunology and pathology at Boston University. She completed her residency at the University of Illinois in Chicago and served as a researcher at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine in the Bronx, New York.

Dr. Bukur-Doczy is affiliated with several local hospitals, including Newton-Wellesley Hospital, the Children’s Hospital Boston, Brockton Hospital, the Good Samaritan Hospital in Brockton, and South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts.

Board-certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Bukur-Doczy is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Chapter 1 and the Breast Feeding Council, the International Society of Travel Medicine, and the Massachusetts Medical Society.

Dr. Bukur-Doczy lives in the community with her husband and their three children, who all attend Newton Public Schools.

Dr. Sammy Kim is a board-certified pediatrician and owner of Robertson Pediatrics in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Sammy and his team provide comprehensive, compassionate, and holistic health care services for children from birth through early adulthood. 

Dr. Sammy received his B.S. in biology from the University of California San Diego. He then pursued his medical education at the University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine and also received his MBA from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. 

Throughout his professional life, Dr. Sammy has been passionate about disrupting healthcare for the benefit of his patients. That pursuit has lead to various roles within healthcare start-ups ranging from the CMO of Carelinq to the VP of Clinical Operations at Heal. He will always strive to provide the highest quality care that is not only readily accessible, but also seamless. 

Dr. Sammy and his team will be there for your child throughout every step of their growth and development, from their newborn care to needing sick visits and annual physicals for when they start school and grow into young adults. They look forward to partnering with you and your child on this journey.

Families in Beverly Hills, California and the rest of Southern California, who are looking for a dedicated pediatrician for your child’s health care needs, should schedule a time to meet with Dr. Sammy and his team to learn more about their wonderful patient care and services. 

Dr. Bodavula graduated from medical school in 2006, and attended his Pediatric residency training in South India, at Manipal Academy of Higher Education.  After moving to the United States in 2011, Dr. Bodavula completed a second Pediatric residency at the Children's Hospital of New Jersey at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.  His clinical interests include newborn care, asthma management, and pediatric infectious diseases.

Since becoming a pediatrician, Dr. Bodavula has had the pleasure of working in different areas of pediatric care, including serving as an inpatient hospitalist at West Texas Medical Center, where he had the wonderful opportunity to teach both medical students and residents from Texas Tech University.  He also had the privilege of working at Parkland Community Health clinics in Dallas. 

Working in both the inpatient and outpatient settings with diverse patients has taught him the importance of compassion and trust when it comes to pediatric care.  Dr. Bodavula and the dedicated team at Garland Pediatric Practice strive to give your child a welcoming environment that makes them feel as comfortable as possible, while providing them the highest quality medical care.

 

Publications

1. Bodavula P, Liang SY, Wu J, VanTassell P, Marschall J.
Pressure Ulcer-Related Pelvic Osteomyelitis: A Neglected Disease?
Open Forum Infect Dis. 2015 Aug 6;2(3):ofv112. doi: 10.1093/ofid/ofv112. eCollection 2015 Sep.
PMID: 26322317

2. Cross SL, Suharwardy SH, Bodavula P, Schechtman K, Overton ET, Onen NF, Lane MA.
Improving cervical cancer screening rates in an urban HIV clinic.
AIDS Care. 2014;26(9):1186-1193. doi: 10.1080/09540121.2014.894610. Epub 2014 Mar 13.
PMID: 24625234

 

Melita Tate, MD, is a double board-certified physician in internal medicine and pediatrics and the co-founder of Grassroots Healthcare in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Known for her holistic approach to medicine, Dr. Tate helps patients of all ages—from infants to seniors—achieve long-term wellness by addressing the root causes of illness. She emphasizes the power of nutrition, lifestyle modifications, and functional medicine to reduce dependency on prescription medications and improve quality of life.

With extensive experience in both chronic disease management and acute care, Dr. Tate specializes in thyroid disorders, diabetes, hormone imbalances, mood disorders, women’s health, and personalized weight management. Her patient-first approach blends evidence-based care with genuine compassion, empowering individuals to take control of their health. She also brings years of urgent care experience from Tulsa’s Springer Urgent Care, where she sharpened her skills in fast-paced, high-stakes medical situations.

An Oklahoma native, Dr. Tate earned her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and completed her residency in Tulsa. She is currently pursuing her third board certification in functional medicine to further elevate her integrative care model.

When she’s not seeing patients, Dr. Tate enjoys gardening, home-cooked meals with her wife, and cozy evenings with a good book. Together, they share a vibrant life with their nine children and three grandchildren.

Esther Oziel, M.D., FAAP (Dr. O) is a board-certified pediatrician with extensive experience in all aspects of children’s health. She completed her Pediatric Residency at the Baystate-Tufts University School of Medicine in 2016 and went on to serve as a trusted community-based pediatrician and lead physician in multiple newborn nurseries, including at Baystate Medical Center, Mercy Hospital, and Hartford Hospital. Dr. O joined Connecticut Children’s Medical Center (CCMC) in 2020, where she provided care across emergency, outpatient, and specialty settings, and served as an Assistant Professor at the UConn School of Medicine, where she trained and mentored Pediatric Residents and Medical Students. Currently, Dr. O founded OZL Pediatrics to reimagine how pediatric care is delivered—offering concierge-level, personalized medicine brought directly into the home with compassion, flexibility, and the highest standard of care!