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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.

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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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.

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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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.

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.

Cristina R. Marchesano, M.D., is a board-certified pediatrician who has specialized expertise in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and child development. Dr. Marchesano diagnoses and treats patients at THINK Neurology for Kids, which has branches in The Woodlands, Katy, Sugar Land, and Austin, Texas.

Dr. Marchesano majored in biology and biochemistry, and molecular biology for her undergraduate studies at Houston Baptist University, earning a Bachelor of Science. After graduating in 2005, she enrolled at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston to complete her medical degree and was awarded the Annual Award for Excellence in Pediatrics in 2009.

Dr. Marchesano undertook her residency in pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital from 2009-2012 and served as chief resident of the pediatric residency program for a further year. She then joined THINK Neurology for Kids. Dr. Marchesano holds certification from the American Board of Pediatrics.

When she’s not devoting her time to young patients, Dr. Marchesano takes great pleasure in spending time with her husband and their two sons.

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.

Call THINK Neurology for Kids or use the online scheduling tool today to work with Dr. Weaver.

Nathan Giles, DO, FAAP is a pediatrician caring for children in the Las Vegas community. Dr. Giles graduated with his bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He then received his medical degree from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. After graduating medical school he completed a pediatric residency program at the University of New Mexico Hospital. After completing his residency, Dr. Giles moved to Las Vegas to begin work at Nevada Pediatric Specialists. He is excited and proud to be working with the families of Las Vegas. He strives to provide high-quality care to infants, children and adolescents through all their stages of growth and development. He enjoys sharing his medical knowledge with his patients and their families.

In his free time, Dr. Giles enjoys playing the piano, spending time with his wife and children, putting together puzzles and reading books.

Nathan Giles, DO, FAAP is a pediatrician caring for children in the Las Vegas community. Dr. Giles graduated with his bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He then received his medical degree from Midwestern University in Glendale, Arizona. After graduating medical school he completed a pediatric residency program at the University of New Mexico Hospital. After completing his residency, Dr. Giles moved to Las Vegas to begin work at Nevada Pediatric Specialists. He is excited and proud to be working with the families of Las Vegas. He strives to provide high-quality care to infants, children and adolescents through all their stages of growth and development. He enjoys sharing his medical knowledge with his patients and their families.

In his free time, Dr. Giles enjoys playing the piano, spending time with his wife and children, putting together puzzles and reading books.