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Clinical, Management, Practice Profiles, Medium-Size Practices, Rural Practices New York

An Advocate and Innovator: Dr. Gail Schonfeld

After 38 years in practice in East Hampton, N.Y., Dr. Gail Schonfeld has built deep and lasting relationships with families in her community. Her work as an advocate and innovator serves her patients and helps pediatricians across the country adapt to a changing healthcare landscape.

Clinical, Management, Practice Profiles, Medium-Size Practices, Suburban Practices, Rural Practices Colorado, Vermont

Collaboration and Cooperation: Integrating Mental Health Care into a Pediatric Practice

At Parker Pediatrics and Adolescents in Colorado, Dr. Jay Rabinowitz took a leap into the unknown by bringing licensed mental health professionals into his practice as employees. Dr. Mark Harris went on a similar journey in Vermont, where he integrated mental health services into his practice, Upper Valley Pediatrics, in the 1990s. In both locations, integrated mental health care has been beneficial for patients and providers, filling a dire need in the community.

Proust Questionnaires, Close Communities from Far Away, Rural America’s Invisible Patients, Clinical, Management, Medium-Size Practices, Practice Profiles, Urban Practices, Suburban Practices, Rural Practices Georgia

Education, Relationships, and Expert Care: Dr. Nneka Unachukwu’s Approach to Independent Pediatrics

From the University of Nigeria to her independent practice in Georgia, Dr. Nneka Una shares important lessons from a rich career in medicine. She offers her approach to independent practice management, whole-child care, and professional coaching—an approach that is grounded in strong relationships and education.

Clinical, Management, Solo Practices, Practice Profiles, Suburban Practices California

Goldstar Pediatrics Brings Comprehensive Care to California’s Inland Empire

Goldstar Pediatrics, founded in 2016, emphasizes comprehensive care for families in Fontana, California. As the practice’s founder and sole pediatrician, Dr. Irmgard Tackie develops lasting relationships with her patients and goes above and beyond to help them connect with services and resources they need.

Clinical, Management, Medium-Size Practices, Practice Profiles, Rural Practices Colorado

Caring for Kids & Families: Pediatric Associates in Western Colorado

For many families in Colorado’s Delta and Montrose counties, Pediatric Associates is the first and primary point of care for their children. With a focus on innovation and quality improvement, the group has for 30 years adapted to the changing needs of the diverse communities it serves in the Western Slope region.

Management, Practice Profiles, Medium-Size Practices, Suburban Practices Utah

Passing the Baton: Keeping Your Practice Independent When You Retire

After almost 40 years in independent practice, Dr. Douglas Coombs wanted someone who would carry the practice’s vision, work well with current staff, and show up with the most up-to-date processes and practices, all skills possessed by Dr. Bonnie Feola.

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Management, Practice Profiles, Medium-Size Practices, Urban Practices California

The Survival of Independent Pediatricians

After 44 years as an independent pediatrician, Dr. Rick Oken offers a unique perspective on the forces shaping the field today. He advocates for a focus on quality care and deep, meaningful relationships with families even as the healthcare landscape continues to shift and change.

Clinical, Management, Solo Practices, Practice Profiles, Urban Practices Texas

Springtime in Texas: A Husband and Wife Team Put Community, Family First

Founded by husband and wife team Ahmed and Yasmine Monib, Springtime Pediatrics in the rapidly growing community of Katy, Texas, focuses on delivering high quality patient care for a diverse range of patients.

Clinical, Management, Practice Profiles, Large Practices and Supergroups, Urban Practices South Carolina

A Tale of Two Pediatric Practices

Sandhills Pediatrics and Palmetto Pediatrics, two of the largest independent pediatric practices in the Midlands region of South Carolina, have joined forces to create South Carolina Pediatric Alliance. Their goal is to deliver high quality care while gaining efficiencies of scale, reducing costs, and maintaining the independence of their practices.

Clinical, Management, Practice Profiles, Medium-Size Practices, Large Practices and Supergroups, Urban Practices, Suburban Practices Pennsylvania

Kids Plus Pediatrics: Using Innovative Thinking to Engage Patients, Support Community, and Grow a Dynamic Business

At Kids Plus Pediatrics, dreaming big is the name of the game. Their out-of-the-box thinking keeps them at the cutting edge of the business of pediatrics, all while building commuinity and fostering patient engagement.