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"Dr. J" as many call her has a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy and graduated from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society as a Medical Doctor in 1999. She completed residency with LSUHSC New Orleans where she was recognized by the PICU Physicians as Outstanding PICU resident and co-awarded Outstanding Pediatrics Resident. She went on to complete an additional voluntary year as Chief Resident. Dr. Jeansonne has been a resident of Kingsport, Tennessee since 2005. She has years of experience as a primary pediatrician in Out-patient Well child, Acute and neonatal hospital care. In addition, she has years of experience working in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Dr. Jeansonne was a staff physician at Children's Hospital New Orleans Emergency Department and has 8 years experience with Niswonger Emergency Department. She is a board certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Tina E. Floy, MD, is an exceptional practitioner who believes in continual lifelong care to provide comprehensive pediatric services. Dr. Floy started her education journey at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 1998. Toward the end of her program, she participated in essential HIV and AIDS research through the fellowship program of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland.

Shortly after, Dr. Floy aided in several research opportunities to provide a better understanding of essential DNA functions. She worked for Science Professionals on Assignment, providing lab support throughout several Maryland towns. Dr. Floy went on to work as a certified nursing assistant in Rockville, Maryland, to provide patient care and assist with daily activities of living. 

Dr. Floy continued refining her clinical philosophies as a research coordinator at the Institute for Asthma and Allergy in Wheaton, Maryland, and the NIH. 

She later completed a medical doctorate from Xavier University’s school of medicine in Youngstown, Ohio. In 2012, Dr. Floy won resident of the year from The Children’s Hospital at The Medical Center of Central Georgia and The Children’s Health Center in Macon, Georgia.

After completing her licensure, Dr. Floy established Wellness Pediatrics, PC, in 2017 to bring Fairfax, Virginia, communities her expert knowledge and practical experience for the well-being of their children. In her free time, Dr. Floy enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

Ehud H. Kapen, MD, known to the team at Southfield Pediatric Physicians, PC, as “Dr. Udi,” is a board-certified pediatrician dedicated to providing comprehensive care to children in Bingham Farms and Novi, Michigan. 

Dr. Kapen earned his Doctor of Medicine from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Dr. Kapen then completed his residency in pediatrics at Children's Hospital of Michigan. 

Having been in practice for over two decades, Dr. Kapen brings a wealth of experience to the team at Southfield Pediatric Physicians, PC. He cares for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. Dr. Kapen is skilled in the diagnosis of both acute and chronic conditions and partners with parents throughout every step of their child’s healthcare journey. 

Dr. Kapen is fluent in both English and Hebrew. He welcomes new patients to Southfield Pediatric Physicians, PC.

Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician with a private practice in Cranbury and Trenton, New Jersey. She is highly skilled in all areas of pediatric care, treating mental health conditions, diseases, illnesses, injuries, and more.

Dr. Sudjono-Santoso has practiced general pediatrics and adolescent medicine in the East Windsor, Hamilton, and Trenton areas since 1996. Originally from Indonesia, she earned her medical degree from Airlangga University in Surabaya, Indonesia. She then completed a residency in pediatrics at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey.

Dr. Sudjono-Santoso’s compassionate demeanor helps children of all ages feel welcomed and at ease in a friendly environment. She uses the latest advances in pediatrics to ensure superior patient satisfaction and exceptional health outcomes.

Dr. Sudjono-Santoso focuses on preventive medicine and takes a comprehensive, personalized approach to caring for her young patients. She maintains her medical credentials with continuing education to ensure top-notch care using research-backed solutions.

When not caring for children, adolescents, and teens, Dr. Sudjono-Santoso enjoys spending time with her family and friends and staying active.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment at the office of Dewi S. Sudjono-Santoso, MD, PA, by calling or requesting an appointment online today.

Jose Antonio Palomares, MD, is a dedicated pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine physician practicing at the Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center offices in Shavano Park, and New Braunfels, Texas. Originally from Los Angeles, he moved to San Antonio for residency. Two of his four children were born in Texas, and he now proudly calls San Antonio home.

He earned a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience from UCLA in 2013, contributing to published research on the neurologic effects of obstructive sleep apnea. He completed medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin in 2019 and later returned to Los Angeles for a fellowship at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, becoming the first AIRE fellow to train in both pulmonology and sleep medicine.

Dr. Palomares has a strong interest in home mechanical ventilation and has researched how medical and social factors affect outcomes in these complex patients. He is a native Spanish speaker and is passionate about providing advanced care while empowering families through education and communication.

Outside of medicine, he enjoys road trips, fishing, and singing with his wife and four children. Together, they host a Spanish-language podcast, “2 Serán 1”, about family life. A lifelong soccer fan, he enjoys hosting match-day cookouts and perfecting his salsa recipes.

Dr. Tomasovic retired from Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center on 11/15/2018. Although he is no longer seeing patients in the clinic, he is continuing with his passion for research at Road Runner Research. Please visit Road Runner Research for active research studies.

Dr. Jerry Tomasovic attended medical school at the University of Chicago. He served 20 years in the Air Force, entering private practice in San Antonio in 1985. He established Road Runner Research focusing on research related to neurologic and pulmonary disease. He is board-certified in Pediatrics and Neurology. He specializes in neurological disorders, sleep disorders, movement disorders, and ADHD. Medicine is his life!

Kaitlin Noyes is a board-certified Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Iowa native. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Kaitlin brings over eight years of Pediatric Emergency experience and one year in Pain Management at Cook Children’s Medical Center, complemented by fifteen years of service in the Air National Guard as both a Medic and Flight Nurse. Since 2021, Kaitlin has served as a provider with Harper House, where she delivers compassionate care to children during acute sick visits. Her approach to medicine is deeply personal, rooted in the belief that every patient should be treated with the same care and respect she would give to her own family. Outside of her professional life, Kaitlin enjoys baking (or trying to bake), aviation, and spending time with her family, including her husband and two young boys.

Dr. Douglas LaCour grew up locally, graduating from Klein Forest High School. He then earned his Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Texas in Austin and his Medical Degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Dr. LaCour has been in private practice in the Spring area since 2000. He is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, the American College of Pediatrics and the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners. In his free time, Dr. LaCour enjoys spending time with his family. He also enjoys all water activities, especially sailing, in which he is certified by the American Sailing Association.

Dr. Milrod has been practicing pediatric neurology for over 20 years. He specializes in the treatment of seizures, headaches, developmental delays, sleep disorders, tics, ADHD, and autism. Dr. Milrod earned his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University before attending Harvard Medical School. He completed his residency in pediatric neurology at Boston Children's Hospital. He is board certified in neurology and sleep medicine. Dr. Milrod currently has privileges at St. Peter's University Hospital. He has previously worked at Franciscan Children's Hospital in Boston, MA, Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside, NJ, JFK Medical Center Neuroscience Institute in Edison, NJ, Neuroscience Associates of New York in Staten Island, NY, and is the former Director of Pediatric Neurology at Franciscan and NJ Neuroscience. Dr. Milrod is Board Certified in Neurology and Sleep .

Harper House Pediatrics is owned by Nurse Practitioner, Lauren Harper. Lauren is a board certified, Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Her nursing and nurse practitioner experience include 11 years at Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas, where she worked as a staff and charge nurse in the Pediatric ICU, and as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with the Hospitalist group, and the ENT group. With her 11 years experience at Cook Children’s with general as well as specialized pediatric medicine, coupled with her unique education through one of the top functional medicine education institutes in the country, The Institute of Functional Medicine, she will treat each patient as an individual, offering holistic care with an integrative approach through the lens of seeing each patient as a whole, as opposed to a symptom to treat.

Suzanne Peplinski, DO, is a compassionate, board-certified pediatrician committed to partnering with families in Bingham Farms and Novi, Michigan, in the care of their children. She brings over a decade of experience to the team at Southfield Pediatric Physicians, PC. 

After completing her undergraduate studies at Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan, Dr. Peplinski earned her medical degree from Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing. She completed her residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan.  

Dr. Peplinski cares for children throughout every stage of their childhood. In addition to providing routine care like physicals and well-child exams, she is also skilled in providing guidance and treatment options for conditions such as allergies, asthma, and ADHD. 

When she’s not in the office caring for patients, Dr. Peplinski enjoys spending time with her family. Dr. Peplinski, her husband, and her daughter are all active runners and enjoy going up north for adventures.

James Atkins, MD, FAAP, is a Board-Certified Pediatrician at SEARK Children's Clinic. The pediatric clinic serves as an outstanding health resource and proudly cares for families in and around Monticello, Arkansas. 

Under the leadership of Dr. Atkins, SEARK Children's Clinic delivers highly personalized, compassionate care and is the only clinic in Monticello focused solely on children’s health.

Dr. Atkins is a native of Hamburg. He is a graduate of Hamburg High School, Centenary College of Louisiana, and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) in Little Rock. He completed his pediatric residency at UAMS/Arkansas Children’s Hospital. 

Upon completion of his residency training, Dr. Atkins and his wife, Natalie, a Monticello native, moved to Monticello. He has been serving the children of southeast Arkansas since 2016, and he is excited to continue doing so at SEARK Children’s Clinic. 

Dr. Atkins has two boys, Cortez and Will. He enjoys hunting, fishing, running, biking, and watching the Razorbacks in his free time.

Gina D’Aguanno is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who graduated from Regis College summa cum laude. Her background includes a long nursing career in both inpatient and outpatient roles across the lifespan including ER/trauma, Nursing Leadership, community and public health, and pediatric behavioral health. Gina has a strong interest in child/adolescent and young adult behavioral health. As a mom, she understands the importance of a relationship based parenting model. She treats patients collaboratively from a holistic perspective looking at each patient as a unique individual using a strengths based approach to wellness. She enjoys working with clients who are motivated to make positive changes to meet their goals. She has a special interest in a non-diet approach to intuitive eating and exercise.

Rainilda P. Valencia, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician with more than four decades of experience caring for children and families in the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the Philippines. She has served families in California’s High Desert for decades and has built Valencia Pediatrics around compassionate, comprehensive, and family-centered pediatric care.

Dr. Valencia cares for children from infancy through adolescence and has particular experience in the management of asthma and allergies. Her approach to pediatrics emphasizes prevention, early intervention, continuity of care, and building long-term relationships with children and their families.

Dr. Valencia earned both her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. Following medical school, she completed pediatric training in the Philippines, including service as Chief Resident in Pediatrics. After relocating to the United States, she completed additional pediatric training at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, and Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital in Southern California. Her training at Loma Linda included recognition with the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Award.

Her career has taken her across three countries and a variety of healthcare settings. Before establishing her long-term practice in Victorville, Dr. Valencia practiced pediatrics in the Philippines, served as a staff pediatrician at King Abdul Aziz University Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and later practiced in Southern California. She has been in private pediatric practice in Victorville since 1998.

Throughout her career, Dr. Valencia has also held numerous medical leadership positions in the High Desert. She has served as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Department of Pediatrics at Victor Valley hospitals, held leadership roles within maternity and child health services, and served on the Physician Advisory Committee at St. Mary Medical Center.

Her dedication to children and the community has been recognized through numerous honors, including Best Pediatrician recognition from the Crossroads Rotary Club and The Unforgettables Foundation, Physician of the Year from the Knights of Columbus, recognition as a Victor Valley Health Care Leader by the California State Legislature, and multiple honors from the Victorville Daily Press. She has also received special physician recognition from Inland Empire Health Plan and Sanofi Pasteur for her commitment to quality care and childhood immunization.

Dr. Valencia is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and remains committed to improving the health of children both locally and internationally. Over the years, she has participated in children’s health fairs, elementary school career programs, community outreach, and medical missions serving communities abroad.

In addition to English, Dr. Valencia speaks Tagalog, Spanish, and Arabic, helping her connect with families from many different cultural backgrounds.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Valencia enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Purnima Baranwal, MD, FAAP, is a skilled pediatrician at Cardinal Pediatrics in Lowell and Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Since 2007, Dr. Baranwal has served patients in the Lowell and Chelmsford area, working with diverse communities and connecting with local community health resources. 

Dr. Baranwal graduated from Gandhi Medical College in Bhopal, India, and completed her pediatric residency at one of the leading teaching hospitals in India. She became chief resident during this time based on academic performance. Dr. Baranwal managed several vaccine-preventable diseases, including Chicken Pox, Diphtheria, Measles, Tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

Upon moving to Massachusetts, Dr. Baranwal decided to open her own practice to focus more closely on working with her patients and their families. Dr. Baranwal is passionate about connecting families with community resources. She is affiliated with Lowell General Hospital.

​When not working at Cardinal Pediatrics, Dr. Baranwal likes to run, hike, and cook with her children. She lives in a multigenerational family with her father, mother-in-law, husband, two children, and a dog.