Dr. Ghada Harsouni graduated from Columbia University in New York City. She attended American University of Antigua for medical school and completed her Pediatrics Residency at Weill Cornell New York Presbyterian in NYC. She is also an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). Dr. Harsouni is board-certified in Pediatrics with a special interest in newborn and lacation care. She is fluent in both English and Arabic. She enjoys gardening, cooking with her two boys who help her in the kitchen, and enjoys quality time in nature with her husband taking long hikes.
Dr. Zahava is a board certified pediatrician and mom to two children She graduated from Brandeis University and got her medical degree from the Technion American Medical School program. She completed her pediatric residency training at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY. She initially practiced as a primary care pediatrician for Weill Cornell Medicine and then NYU Langone Health before joining Blueberry. She loves spending time with her family and visiting all the local playgrounds with her kids!
Dr. Whitney Casares graduated from the University of Vermont College of Medicine. She completed her residency training in Pediatrics at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Casares is board certified in Pediatrics, with a Masters of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health. In her free time, she enjoys writing, music, travel and spending time with her children.
Dr. Vanessa Neal graduated from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD and obtained her medical degree from The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She completed her residency at INOVA Fairfax Hospital for Children in Falls Church, VA. She is board certified in Pediatrics and has been practicing pediatrics for almost 15 years. She enjoys trying new recipes, traveling, and spending time with her husband and two wonderful children.
Dr. Tiffanie Noonan graduated summa cum laude from Drew University and obtained her medical degree from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her pediatrics residency (as well as served as Chief Resident) at Goryeb Children's Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Noonan is board certified in pediatrics, with special interest in behavior and peaceful parenting. In her spare time, she enjoys homeschooling her two teen sons, writing, exploring the restaurants of Charleston, SC with her husband, and spending time in nature.
Dr. Stephanie Bratton graduated from Lebanon Valley College and obtained her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency at Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee, FL where she served as chief resident. Dr. Bratton is board certified in Pediatrics and has practiced in both the outpatient and inpatient settings. She enjoys reading, hiking, going to the beach, traveling, and spending time with her friends, family, and her two pups.
Dr. Stacey Monaco graduated from St. Louis University and then went on to attend St. Louis University School of Medicine as well. She completed her residency at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia, the oldest military hospital in the country, then served another three years in the US Navy. Dr Monaco is board certified in Pediatrics, and has spent the last 16 years working as a pediatric hospitalist, taking care of critically ill children. She enjoys reading, traveling, swimming, hiking, and spending time with her two children and three cats.
Dr. Sikand graduated from University of California, Irvine and attended Medical School at the American University of the Caribbean. She completed her Pediatric Residency training at University of Illinois, Chicago. she then served as chief resident. She is board-certified in pediatrics. She has been practicing medicine for almost 19 years. She loves traveling and spending time with her daughter, family and friends.
Dr. Shakti Soni is a board certified pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She was born and raised in South Africa where she obtained her medical degree from Walter Sisulu University. She has over 20 years of medical experience including working as a military physician for the South African National Defense force where she helped start the nations first multidisciplinary HIV/AIDS clinics. Shakti completed her internship and residency in pediatrics at the University of Southern California Medical Center. Shakti has a strong interest in complementary medicine and spiritual wellness and she is an advocate of a comprehensive and holistic approach to care.
Dr. Sari Kay graduated from University of Wisconsin, Madison and attended Sackler School of Medicine, New York State American Program. She performed her residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and her fellowship in pediatric gastroenterology at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York City. Dr. Kay is board-certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology. During her spare time she enjoys baking, going to the pool/beach, traveling and spending time with her friends and family, including her husband and two beautiful girls.
Dr. Sarah J. Atunah-Jay is the mother of 3 awesome young people. She graduated from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and completed her Pediatric residency and Masters of Public Health at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Atunah-Jay is board-certified in Pediatrics and has practiced for over 15 years. She loves swimming, dance, yoga, cross-country skiing, and spending time with family & friends.
He graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency with Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. Board-certified in Pediatrics, with a keen interest in pediatric hospital medicine and urgent care. Beyond his professional pursuits, he cherishes his spare time spent with family, particularly engaging in off-ice training with his daughter, who is a competitive ice skater.
Dr. Natalie Santiago-Brown graduated from Chicago State University and earned her medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. She completed her residency training at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital. Vegetarian since 1988 and vegan since 2012, she also has a certificate in Plant Based Nutrition from eCornell. Dr. Brown is board certified in General Pediatrics and has been in practice for over 15 years. She is proficient in medical/conversational Spanish. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their family, traveling, reading, Zumba, vegan cooking and playing with the family Golden Retriever Chloe.
Dr. Mumtaj Chand is a board-certified Pediatrician, earning her medical degree at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completing her Pediatrics residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Chand has over six years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, and particularly loves taking care of newborns. She feels privileged to be a pediatrician and strives to provide the highest quality evidence-based care to her patients. She is passionate about empowering children and families to lead healthy lives, with a special interest in Nutrition and Obesity prevention. Some of Dr. Chand’s pastime activities include spending time with family including her husband and daughter as well as traveling, discovering new restaurants, taking walks, and practicing meditation and prayer.
Dr. Michael Perisa graduated summa cum laude from Case Western Reserve University then attended medical school at Northeast Ohio Medical University. He then completed his pediatric residency at Nationwide Children's Hospital. He is board-certified in Pediatrics and an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics. When not at work, he enjoys spending time with his young children, wife, and two Siberian huskies.
Dr. Melissa Roewe graduated from Lake Erie College of Medicine-Bradenton campus. She completed her pediatric residency at Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando, FL. She is board certified in Pediatrics. Her special interests include mental and behavioral health. She has extensively researched ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, PTSD, and raising emotionally intelligent, well adjusted children. She currently lives in Missouri with her husband and two young children. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling.
Dr. Megan Clark graduated from University of Michigan Medical School. She is board certified in general pediatrics. A proud mother of two grown children, she is also an outdoor enthusiast who loves cycling, running, hiking and gardening with her husband.
Dr. Cynthia M. Dean graduated from the University of Missouri and attended Kansas City University of Medicine and bioscience. She completed her residency in pediatrics at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Dr. Dean is board certified in Pediatrics with special interest in pediatric dermatologic issues as well as child development. Dr. Dean has been happily married for 21 years and has 4 children, 3 boys, 1 girl and a miniature schnauzer puppy. In her personal time she keeps very busy running to soccer, basketball, volleyball and other numerous sporting events with her 4 kids.
Dr. Marlene Wust-Smith is a Hispanic Physician who graduated from Cornell University with her Bachelor of Science in 1985 and with her Medical Doctorate in 1989. She has been a practicing pediatrician for over 25 years and has had the honor of caring for children and their families across the socioeconomic spectrum, from the very poor in North Central rural Pennsylvania to the very rich of the Upper East Side of Manhattan and the East End of Long Island in the Hamptons. She has a passion for making sure that all patients are able to access the highest quality care and understands the many factors involved in ensuring that care is safe, effective and affordable. In addition to working for Blueberry Pediatrics, Dr. Wust-Smith is the medical director for a small, catholic Franciscan university, St. Bonaventure, in Western New York.
Dr.Marjilla Seddiq graduated from James Madison University and attended American University of Antigua School of Medicine. She completed her residency in pediatrics at Richmond Univeristy Medical Center in New York. She completed a fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. Dr.Seddiq is board certified in Pediatrics and board eligible in hematology/oncology. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, two cats, traveling, and spending time outdoors.
Dr. Marisa Quattrone attended Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed her residency at the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. She is board certified in General Pediatrics. Dr. Quattrone works as a general Pediatrician and also has special training in diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder. She and her daughter Lennon can be found at the Pittsburgh symphony, hiking, paddleboarding, and traveling the world.
Dr. Marina Thompson graduated from Auburn University and attended medical school at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, Florida and is board certified in Pediatrics. She has had a long career in primary and urgent care pediatrics. She loves spending her free time with her extended family that includes her husband and three almost adult children, especially at the beach or on the boat. She also enjoys reading, running, Chicago Cubs baseball, and watching Formula 1 racing.
Dr. Manuel Castellanos comes from a family of Doctors, graduating Cum Laude from Universidad Iberoamericana, School of Medicine in Dominican Republic. He completed his residency in Pediatrics at the Mount Sinai Program at Jersey City Medical Center in New Jersey. He is Board Certified in Pediatrics, has a Fellowship in Pediatric Pulmonary, with over 20 years of experience in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Dr. Castellanos is also fluent in Spanish and is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. He enjoys boating and spending time with his wife of 25 years, his two sons, and his German Shepherd Bruno.
Dr. LaToya Barber graduated from Xavier University of Louisiana and the University of Southern California Keck school of medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles and is board certified in general pediatrics and pediatric hospital medicine. Her hobbies include baking, watching cooking shows and movies, and spending time with her 2 boys.
Dr. Komal Vargas graduated from Austin College and attended Texas A&M College of Medicine. She performed her residency at Dell Children's Medical Center in Austin, TX. She is board-certified in Pediatrics, with a special interest in newborns and mental health. She is trilingual, fluent in English, Spanish and Gujarati. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, watching TV, and spending time with her husband and energetic toddler.
Dr. Kimberly Klein is a Board Certified Pediatrician and mother of 3 children in Northern California. She has been practicing Pediatrics since 2008 after graduating medical school and completing residency at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago. Dr. Klein has a special interest in breastfeeding medicine and is also an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She enjoys hiking nearby trails, training the family pups, and attending soccer games and dance performances in her free time.
Dr. Kevin Gerlach graduated medical school from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a dual accredited pediatric residency at Winthrop University Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in New York. He is a board certified pediatrician and pediatric hospitalist. He is an avid sport enthusiast, cheer dad, and dog lover. He and his wife keep busy with their 4 children and multiple dogs, which includes 5 rescue dogs.
Dr. Kendra Sirolly graduated from Duke University and attended Tulane University School of Medicine, where she earned her MD and MPH. She completed her pediatric residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA. She is board certified in pediatrics and has 16 years of experience as a general outpatient pediatrician. She enjoys spending time with her family, including her husband, 3 children (including a set of twins), and 2 dogs. She also spends her free time training for and competing in triathlons, skiing, and traveling.
Dr. Jillian McAdams graduated from Virginia Commonwealth School of Medicine. She is board certified in Pediatrics. After residency, she practiced as an attending physician in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Boston Children’s Hospital and South Shore Hospital. She was an Instructor at Harvard Medical School, Boston University School of Medicine, and Assistant Professor at UTSW. She enjoys hiking, innovation, her dog, travel, reading, food covered in buffalo sauce, dancing, checking off lists, and any new experiences!
Dr. Jamilet Alegria graduated from Scripps College in Claremont, CA, and earned her medical degree at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Children's Hospital of Orange County in Orange, CA, followed by a year as Chief Resident. Dr. Alegria is board certified in Pediatrics, has experience in hospital medicine and urgent care, and has been with Blueberry Pediatrics since 2019. Dr. Alegria enjoys spending time with her two kids and their lab-mix pup named Joe. She loves serving at her church, going for walks, and traveling with her family.
Dr. Jacqueline Zayas graduated from the University of Rochester and attended the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. She completed her residency training in Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York. Dr. Zayas is board certified in Pediatrics, with a special interest in asthma and nutrition. In her free time she enjoys cooking, salsa dancing, and spending time with her family.
Dr. Jaclyn Richards graduated from UCLA and attended Boston University School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Children's Hospital of Orange County in California. Dr. Richards is board-certified in General Pediatrics and is fluent in English and Spanish. She strives to provide high quality and culturally competent care to children and their families. She is a mom of two and enjoys spending time with her husband, kids, and her multitude of pets.
Dr. Ilyssa Henle graduated from the University of Michigan and attended medical school at New York Medical College. She completed her residency at New York University and is Board Certified in both General Pediatrics and Pediatric Hospital Medicine. She obtained a certificate in medical education through the University of Cincinnati and uses what she learned to effectively educate patients and families. In her free time, she enjoys beach vacations, puzzles, staying active, and spending time with her husband and three kids.
Dr. Hira Ahmed graduated from the New York Institute of Technology and was part of the BS/D.O program. She completed her medical training at New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and her pediatrics training at Maimonides Infants and Children's Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. She enjoys newborn care and loves meeting first-time parents, spending time answering their questions, and teaching them about their newborns. She lives in Ohio with her husband and two sons. In her spare time, she likes to visit her parents in NYC and has a goal of visiting all 50 states!
Dr. Hannah G. Lee graduated from Texas A&M University and earned her medical degree from University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her Pediatrics Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Dr. Lee is board certified in General Pediatrics. She enjoys pilates, traveling, reading, and spending quality time with her husband and son.
Dr. Grace Lim graduated from the University of California, Berkeley and earned her medical degree and Master in Public Health at the University of Washington. She completed her residency at the University of Hawaii and Children’s National Medical Center. Dr. Lim is board-certified in Pediatrics with a special interest in development and mental health. She has worked as a general pediatrician in both the clinic and hospital, as well as the newborn nursery and neonatal ICU. She is fluent in English and Mandarin and strives to provide trauma-informed and culturally-sensitive care. Dr. Lim enjoys painting, making music, and going to the beach. Her family and dogs treasure their time together in loving memory of her son, Forest, who was stillborn in 2022.
Dr. Alexandra Pinon graduated from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, and went on to earn her medical degree at the Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida. As an active-duty officer in the United States Navy, she completed her Pediatrics Residency at the Naval Medical Center San Diego and served another 4 years in the military before starting her civilian career. Dr. Pinon is a board-certified Pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has practiced for 15 years. She is a proud Navy wife and mother to her four children, who are her greatest blessings. She enjoys music, reading, and spending time with her family.
Dr Giovanna Bruno graduated from Catholic University of Cordoba in Argentina. She completed her residency in pediatrics at White Memorial Medical Center in Los Angeles where she was also a Chief Resident. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics and has a Fellowship in Integrative Medicine that was completed at University of Arizona. Dr Bruno is fluent in Spanish. She enjoys traveling and family and friends gathering. The beach is her happy place!!"
Dr. Emily Sou graduated from George Washington University and attended New York Institute of Technology College of Medicine. She completed her Pediatrics residency at Maimonides Children’s Hospital in New York. Dr. Sou is board-certified in Pediatrics, with a special interest in nutrition and gut health. She loves working in medicine, and enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her wonderful family and her two amazing German shepherds.
Dr. Elenor Macgregor graduated from Kansas City University Medicine and Biosciences. She performed her residency at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, and her fellowship at University of Arizona. Dr. Macgregor is board-certified in Pediatrics with a speciality in Integrative Medicine. She enjoys yoga, hiking, and spending time with her husband and three dogs
Dr. Mia Armstrong is a board-certified Pediatrician who graduated from the Medical College of Georgia and completed residency training at the University of Mississippi. She provides quality care for children of all ages, but has a special interest in newborns and offers breastfeeding support as a Certified Lactation Counselor. She is passionate about educating others on topics such as asthma management, and she also teaches English as a second language (ESL). Dr. Armstrong speaks Spanish, loves traveling, and has served on mission trips to the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Ghana. She enjoys writing and dreams of publishing children’s books one day.
Dr. Christina McCroskey graduated from East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine and completed her residency at University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in Chattanooga. She is board-certified in Pediatrics and has been practicing outpatient pediatrics for almost 14 years. She has special interests in newborn care and obesity. She enjoys reading and spending time with her husband, children, and dogs.
Dr. Chinwe Efuribe is a board-certified pediatrician and lifestyle medicine specialist with 17 years of experience. She completed her residency at Crozer-Chester and fellowship at the University of Minnesota. Outside of medicine, she’s a mom of two who loves rollerblading and building community.
Dr. Cesar Menendez graduated from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru. He completed his pediatric residence at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago and a fellowship in Clinical Nutrition at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. Dr. Menendez has been in pediatric private practice for 37 years. He has also held academic appointments as Chair of Pediatrics and Residency Director at three University Hospitals. Dr Menendez also has a Master’s in Business Administrations and a Master in Public Health from the University of Illinois Chicago. He enjoys scuba diving, tropical landscaping and spends his time between Chicago and Anasco, Puerto Rico.
Dr. Candace LeFlame graduated from Whittier College in California and obtained her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA. She completed her pediatric residency at Loma Linda Children's Hospital in Loma Linda, CA and is board certified in Pediatrics. Currently, Dr. LeFlame is pursuing a Child Abuse Fellowship at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. She has a passion for traveling, reading, spending time outdoors, going to the beach, and playing with her two beloved dogs.
"Dr. Bonnie Moskowitz attended Northwestern University School of Medicine and completed her residency training in Pediatrics at Loyola University Medical Center. She is board certified in General Pediatrics. Dr. Moskowitz has worked as a Neonatal Hospitalist and an outpatient pediatrician. She enjoys reading, hiking and spending time with family and friends. "
Dr. Anastasia Gentles graduated from UC Davis and earned her medical degree from UC San Diego. She completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital in Oakland, now part of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals. Board certified in Pediatrics, Dr. Gentles co-founded NightLight Pediatric Urgent Care in Houston. Outside of work, she loves cooking, reading, stretch training, and hiking with family and friends.
Dr. Amber Gaither graduated from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and attended Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA. She completed her residency at Inova Children’s Hospital in Falls Church, VA. Dr. Gaither is board certified in Pediatrics, with special interest in newborn care and preventative medicine. When she is not providing care, she enjoys travel, exercising, and cooking new dishes.
Dr. Alyssa Schuett is a proud UVA graduate, completing both her undergrad and medical degrees there. After her pediatric residency at Duke, she became board certified in Pediatrics, practicing in both primary and urgent care. When she’s not caring for kids, she loves spending time with her family, playing basketball and volleyball, cheering on the Dallas Cowboys and UVA Cavaliers, and doing puzzles. Go Hoos!
Dr Adeeba Khan is a medical graduate from India. She completed her Pediatric Residency training at Children's Hospital of Michigan, Detroit. She is a passionate clinician with immense desire to help and take care of little kids and advocate for their overall well-being. Her three children keep her quite busy, but when she does get some time she enjoys reading, watching movies and graphology (study of handwriting).
Graduated from Harvard and completed her pediatric residency at Baylor College of Medicine. With over 15 years of experience, she's passionate about helping families and promoting healthy kids. Married for 20 years, she stays busy with her five teenagers, including two sets of twins!
Graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and completed medical school and residency at the University of Chicago. Board-certified in General Pediatrics, with experience as a Neonatal hospitalist. A mother of three daughters, she enjoys reading, cooking, traveling with her family, and hiking with her five dogs.
Dr. Allison Payne is a board-certified pediatrician who trained at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and completed her pediatric residency at Ascension Sacred Heart. She enjoys spending time with her Air Force husband and two kids, traveling, baking, watching Marvel shows, and leveling up in Royal Match
Dr. Shepherd graduated from the University of Texas and attended McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, TX. She completed her pediatrics residency at UTMB in Galveston, TX. Dr. Shepherd is board-certified in pediatrics. She enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children in her free time, attending their various activities, reading, baking, and practicing yoga.
Dr. Jonathan Jassey graduated from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been a private pediatrician since 2007. He is the co-author of "The Newborn Sleep Book," based on his tremendous success with his methods. Dr. Jassey has received the Patients’ Choice Award for three consecutive years, which is given to practitioners who have gotten near-perfect scores by votes from patients, as well as the Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award. He is board-certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Melissa Tribuzio, MD is pediatrician and a mom to two children. She has been a board-certified pediatrician for over 20 years and specializes in pediatric mental health.
Dr. Rachel Téllez, MD, MS is a board certified pediatrician living in Minnesota with her husband and two children. She has over 20 years of experience in pediatrics and is fluent in Spanish.
Deborah Gage, MD, is a mom of three and has been a board-certified pediatrician for over 17 years. She has a special interest in special needs children.
Monica Davern, MD is a board-certified pediatrician and mom to two boys.
Dr. Alex Saucedo is a board-certified pediatrician who loves working in medicine with young people of all ages.
Dr. Kristina Javier is a pediatrician and mom to one daughter. She is board-certified in pediatrics and fluent in Spanish.
Jessica Madden, MD is a doctor at Blueberry Pediatrics. She is board-certified in pediatrics and neonatal-perinatal medicine, as well as an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She is a mom to four school-aged children.
Dr. Casey Sommerfeld, MD, is a mom to two young children. She is board certified in pediatrics and has extensive pediatric urgent care experience.
Dr. Christina Dewey, MD, FAAP is a board-certified pediatrician and mom to two children. She has a special interest in newborns, adolescents, and mental health, and has been practicing pediatrics for over two decades.
Firstgrin Founder Dr. Ashley Lerman is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, and an active member of both the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association. After completing her pediatric dental degree at Columbia University.
Kristen Borchetta, DO is one of the lead pediatricians at Blueberry Pediatrics and a mom to one daughter and many pets. Dr. Borchetta is board certified in Pediatrics, with special interest in feeding and sleep concerns.
Dr. Lyndsey Garbi, MD is the Chief Medical Officer of Blueberry Pediatrics and mom to three children. Dr. Garbi is board-certified in Pediatrics and Neonatology.
Dr. Emily Sou graduated from George Washington University and attended New York Institute of Technology College of Medicine. She completed her Pediatrics residency at Maimonides Children’s Hospital in New York. Dr. Sou is board-certified in Pediatrics, with a special interest in nutrition and gut health. She loves working in medicine, and enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her wonderful family and her two amazing German shepherds.