Meet Blueberry's Pediatricians

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Always speak with a world-class pediatrician

All of our pediatricians are certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and have years of experience in clinical practice.

Your pediatricians get to know your children's unique needs and medical history, so they can provide high-quality, personalized care for your family.

Dr. Lyndsey Garbi

Chief Medical Officer, Mom

Dr. Lyndsey Garbi graduated from Emory University and attended Sackler School of Medicine. She performed her residency at Cohen Children’s Hospital, and her fellowship at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Dr. Garbi is board-certified in Pediatrics and Neonatology, with a speciality in both. She loves working in medicine, and enjoys running, traveling, and spending time with her husband and her three children.

Dr. Jacqueline Zayas

Pediatrician

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. Sari Kay

Pediatrician, Mom

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 at New York Presbyterian. Dr. Kay is board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology, with specialities in Pediatric Gastroenterology as well. During her spare time she enjoys baking and spending time with her friends and family, including her beautiful new baby girl and their golden doodle puppy.

Dr. Karen Franco

Pediatrician, Mom

Dr. Karen Franco graduated from Boston University in Massachusetts and obtained her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, NY. She completed her residency at Children's Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx and her fellowship at Bellevue Hospital/New York University. Dr. Franco is board certified in both pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine and has been practicing in pediatric emergency medicine for more than 13 years. She enjoys jogging, traveling and spending time with her husband and 3 wonderful children.

Dr. Kristen Borchetta

Pediatrician, Mom

Dr. Kristen Borchetta graduated from Barry University and attended the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton campus. She completed her residency at Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee, FL. Dr. Borchetta is board certified in Pediatrics, with special interest in feeding and sleep concerns. When she isn’t taking care of children, she enjoys reading, swimming, traveling home to the Bahamas, and spending time with friends and family, especially her husband, daughter and their dogs and cats.

Dr. Manual Castellanos

Pediatrician, Dad

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. Anastasia Gentles

Pediatrician

Dr. Anastasia Gentles graduated from the University of California, Davis, and attended the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. She completed her residency training in Pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital in Oakland, California, now part of the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital system. Dr. Gentles is board-certified in Pediatrics and was co-founder of NightLight Pediatric Urgent Care in Houston, Texas. She enjoys cooking, reading, stretch training, and hiking with family and friends in her free time.

Dr. Michael Perisa

Pediatrician, Dad

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. Jamilet Alegria

Pediatrician, Mom

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, and has a special interest and experience in Holistic, Integrative and Functional Medicine. Dr. Alegria enjoys spending time with her husband of 21 years, their two children (a teen son and a school-aged daughter), and their lab-mix puppy. She loves serving at her church, walking her dog, and traveling with her family.

Dr. Audrey Jara

Pediatrician, Mom

Dr. Audrey Jara is a board certified pediatrician. She graduated from Emory University and attended medical school at Universidad Central del Caribe in Puerto Rico. She completed her residency in pediatrics at University of South Florida. Dr. Jara's clinical experience is vast, from working in emergency/urgent care centers to owning her own practice for over 10 years. She grew up in Venezuela and is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Jara enjoys traveling, being outdoors, spending time with her family and watching sporting events.

Dr. Amrit Bhardwaj

Pediatrician, Mom

Dr. Amrit Bhardwaj graduated from Syracuse University and attended St. George's University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in pediatrics at Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. She completed a fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine from Crozer Keystone Health system in Philadelphia. Dr. Bhardwaj is board certified in Pediatrics and Primary Care Sports Medicine. She works as a general outpatient pediatrician and enjoys guiding new parents on the journey of parenthood. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, baby boy, and their 2 small pet birds.

Dr. Alex Saucedo

Pediatrician

Dr. Alex Saucedo graduated from Texas A&M University and attended McGovern Medical School. He performed his residency at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Dr. Saucedo is board-certified in Pediatrics. He loves working in medicine with young people of all ages, and his time is filled with as much family, friends, and music as possible.

Dr. Jessica Madden

Pediatrician, Mom

Dr. Jessica Madden graduated from the University of Notre Dame and attended the Ohio State University College of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Massachusetts and her fellowship at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Madden is board-certified in both Pediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. She is also an international board-certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). Dr. Madden has four school-aged children and in her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, traveling, dancing, reading, and doing puzzles.

Dr. Una Ramey

Pediatrician, Mom

Dr. Ramey attended medical school at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. She did a residency in pediatrics. She has worked as a board certified pediatrician in newborn nursery, ER, hospital and urgent care. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her daughters, baking, hiking and kayaking.

Dr. Deborah Gage

Pediatrician, Mom

Dr. Deborah Gage graduated from University of Florida where she met her husband. She completed Medical School at the University of Pittsburgh and Pediatric Residency training at Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh. She has practiced as a board-certified general pediatrician for 17 years and has a special interest in children with special needs. She has many real life stories about issues with her 3 kids (2 teenagers and one school aged) causing her to be a better pediatrician! In addition to caring for her family and 2 mastiffs, she enjoys camping, traveling, and crafting.

Dr. Cynthia Dean

Pediatrician, Mom

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 16 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, ballet, and cheerleading events with her 4 kids.

Dr. Komal Vargas

Pediatrician, Mom

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, specializing 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. Marlene Wust-Smith

Pediatrician, Mom

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 Adeeba Khan

Pediatrician, Mom

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 an immense desire to help and care for little kids and advocate for their overall well-being. Her three children keep her busy, but when she gets time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and graphology (the study of handwriting).

Dr. Kendra Sirolly

Pediatrician, Mom

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. Jonathan Jassey

Pediatrician, Dad

Dr. Jonathan Jassey graduated from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and has been a private pediatrician since 2007. He also completed his residency in pediatrics at Winthrop University Hospital. Dr. Jassey takes great pride in treating the "colicky" infant and getting a baby sleeping through the night at a young age. He is the co-author of "The Newborn Sleep Book," based on his tremendous success with his methods. As a reflection of his superior bedside manner and the impact he has made on the health of his patients, 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. Whitney Casares

Pediatrician, Mom

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 Master of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health. She enjoys writing, music, travel, and spending time with her children in her free time.

Dr. Vanessa Neal

Pediatrician, Mom

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. Nam Nguyen

Pediatrician, Dad

Dr. Nam Nguyen grew up in Arlington, Texas, and completed medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch, where he was in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his residency in pediatrics at UT Southwestern in Dallas. He is married and has three very active children. In his spare time, he enjoys playing pickleball, coaching his son's soccer team, making balloon animals, and reading world history.

Dr. Monica Davern

Pediatrician, Mom

Dr. Monica Davern graduated from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and earned a Masters's Degree in Public Health. She completed her residency at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland. Monica spent the first five years of her career in the Emergency Department at Children's Hospital of Colorado and a few months in primary care before joining Blueberry. Monica enjoys spending as much time as possible exploring the backcountry wilderness with her husband and two little boys. As a vegan endurance athlete, she is passionate about helping families find a more plant-forward lifestyle.

Dr. Shakti Soni

Pediatrician

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. Mia Armstrong

Pediatrician

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 and Honduras. She enjoys writing and dreams of publishing children’s books one day.

Dr. Sarah Atunah-Jay

Pediatrician, Mom

Dr. Sarah J. Atunah-Jay graduated from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and performed her residency at the University of Minnesota. She is board-certified in Pediatrics and has practiced for over 10 years. Dr. Atunah-Jay enjoys swimming, yoga, cross-country skiing, and spending time with her husband, children, family & friends.

Dr. Stacey Monaco

Pediatrician, Mom

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. Erin Lindholm

Pediatrician, Mom

Dr. Lindholm is a graduate from Fresno Pacific University and Ross University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Driscoll Children's Hospital in Corpus Chrisi Texas. Dr. Lindholm is a Board-Certified in Pediatrics. She is a mother of two beautiful girls and wife. She love to scrapbook, cycle, acrylic paint and help others establish healthy living.

Dr. Chinwe Efuribe

Pediatrician, Mom

Dr. Chinwe Efuribe graduated magna cum laude from Oakwood University and received her medical degree from University of Sint Eustatius, now American University of Integrative Sciences. She completed her pediatric residency at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Pennsylvania. After working as a special care nursery hospitalist in Connecticut, she completed her adolescent medicine fellowship and Masters in Public Health at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Efuribe is board-certified in Pediatrics and Lifestyle Medicine with 17 years experience in medicine. Personally, Chinwe is a married, mom of two, who loves to rollerblade, innovate and build community.

Dr. Claire Najim

Pediatrician, Mom

Dr. Claire Najim graduated from Washington University in St. Louis and attended medical school at the University of Chicago. She completed a residency in Pediatrics at the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital. She is board certified in General Pediatrics. Dr. Najim has worked as a Neonatal hospitalist and has had years of hands-on experience taking care of her three daughters, aged 14, 12, and 10. Dr. Najim loves reading, cooking, traveling with her family, and hiking with her four dogs.

Dr. Makia Powers

Pediatrician, Mom

Dr. Makia Powers graduated from Spelman College and attended Morehouse School of Medicine. She completed her residency training in Pediatrics at the Boston Combined Residency Program (Boston Childrens’ Hospital/Boston Medical Center). Following residency, she completed a Masters in Public Health from Harvard School of Public Health, and a Masters in Clinical Research from Morehouse School of Medicine. She is board certified in General Pediatrics and has a special interest in adolescent medicine.  She enjoys spending time with her husband, son, and goldendoodle puppy. In her spare time, she loves knitting, listening to Audible books, yoga, and indoor cycling.

Dr. Hira Ahmed

Pediatrician, Mom

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. Shivani Sikand

Pediatrician, Mom

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. Becca Hayes

Pediatrician, Mom

Dr. Becca Hayes graduated from Ohio University and attended the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University where she also completed her combined Pediatrics and Internal Medicine Residency. She is board certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine and has a master’s in medical education. In her free time, she enjoys camping, hiking, and spending time with her wife and three young children.

Dr. Grace Lim

Pediatrician, Mom

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. Casey Sommerfeld

Pediatrician, Mom

Dr. Casey Sommerfeld attended the University of Florida, where she received both her B.S and medical degree. She completed her residency at the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Sommerfeld is board certified in Pediatrics and practices in a busy pediatric urgent care center. In her free time she enjoys working out, reading, cooking/baking and spending time with her husband and two young children.

Dr. Bonnie Moskowitz

Pediatrician

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. Stephanie Bratton

Pediatrician, Mom

Dr. Stephanie Bratton graduated from Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania and attended the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then completed her residency at Palms West Hospital in Loxahatchee, FL where she served as chief resident. Dr. Bratton is board certified in Pediatrics. When she isn’t taking care of children, she enjoys reading, hiking, going to the beach, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family, especially her two adorable puppies.

Dr. Tami Heisler

Pediatrician, Mom

Dr. Tamar Heisler obtained her bachelor’s degree from Barnard College and medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is board certified in General Pediatrics. Dr. Heisler has over ten years of experience working in pediatric emergency rooms in New York City and has participated in medical mission trips to Haiti. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, crossword puzzles, and spending time with her husband and baby girl.

Dr. Jillian McAdams

Pediatrician

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. Marisa Quattrone

Pediatrician, Mom

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. Melissa Roewe

Pediatrician, Mom

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. Christina Dewey

Pediatrician, Mom

Dr. Christina Dewey graduated from the University of Michigan and attended Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine.  Dr. Dewey completed her intern year in general surgery at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, followed by 2 years of Pediatric Surgery Research at Columbus Children’s Hospital.  She then switched her focus, and completed Pediatric Residency at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Dewey is board certified in pediatrics with a special interest in newborns, adolescents, and mental health, and has been practicing pediatrics in the Twin Cities for over two decades.  In addition to her love of patient care, Dr. Dewey is a fierce advocate for both patients and physicians, a published author, and the founder/CEO of PedsMamaDoc, LLC. She enjoys writing, sunny beach vacations, and spending time with her husband, two teens, and 2 dogs.

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