Top Pediatricians in Iowa
Nothing I have ever encountered strikes fear into my heart like an injured or sick child. I am reasonably sure that all other parents out there feel the same way. I am sure you don’t want to just trust any doctor in Iowa with your children. You also likely are not willing to go through any trial and error with one of your own children as you would be willing to go through to find your own doctor.
A pediatrician is going to have to click with you and gain your trust before they see your child and I feel exactly the same way. Unlike many of our service listings, you do not want to wait to find a pediatrician until an emergency strikes. You want to have them on speed dial long before that. So now is the perfect time to use our Iowa are list of top recommended pediatricians and start interviewing them. Find the one who you would trust with your children. Don’t forget that people change over time and that can apply to not only your doctors but also your pediatricians. If any of our Iowa doctors have declined in their performance, please let us know! It is vital that we keep the below list updated with only the doctors that will care for your children as if they were their own. It is also a great idea to establish a pediatrician for short term work conditions even if they last less than a year. So if you will be stationed somewhere else, start researching area pediatricians now so you are as prepared as possible.
Nazir Kayali, MD, FAAP
Davenport, IA
Dr. Kayali is board certified in Pediatrics, and has been a pediatrician since 1996. Dr. Kayali has worked as a pediatrician in several areas in the United States and abroad, including Genesis Pediatrics in Davenport for 5 years. He has special interest in Asthma management.
Judith Bernhard, M.D.
Cedar Rapids, IA
Dr. Judith Bernard is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and she attended medical school at University of Iowa College of Medicine. She completed her residency at the University of Virginia Hospital as well.
Patrick B. Beck, M.D.
Sioux City, IA
Dr. Patrick Beck is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Medicine and he completed his residency training at the Medical College of Virginia. He is currently accepting new patients at his Prairie Pediatrics and Adolescent Clinic Office.
Jorie J Shire , M.D. , F.A.A.P
Cedar Rapids, IA
Dr. Jorie Shire completed her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Iowa and she began practicing in Cedar Rapids in 2007. She was certified by the American Board of Pediatrics in 2009 and she is now part of the Pediatric Center PC team.
Vickie D. Pyevich, MD
Davenport, IA
Dr. Vickie Pyevich’s specialization is Pediatric Cardiology. She graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine, completed her residency at University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, and is currently in practice at Genesis Health.
Nathan E. Boonstra, M.D.
Des Moines, IA
Dr. Nathan E. Boonstra is a General Pediatrics specialist who is currently in practice at Blank Children’s Pediatric Clinic – John R. Grubb-Variety Club. His interests include influenza, concussions, food safety, and bullying.
Sarah Wickenkamp, MD, FAAP
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Wickenkamp, is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. She had her residency in Pediatrics, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, Iowa.
Aimee M. Lorenz, M.D.
Sioux City, IA
Dr. Aimee Lorenz is well-known for having undergone extensive training in all areas of general pediatrics but she focuses more on adolescent care. She is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Medicine.
Amy Shriver, M.D.
Des Moines, IA
Dr. Amy Shriver is a Pediatric Care Specialist who graduated from the University of Iowa College of Medicine. She completed her residency training at the University of Colorado – The Children’s Hospital, Denver.
Whitney Molis, MD
Des Moines, IA
Dr. Whitney Molis is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is a member of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Chicago and is currently accepting new pediatric and adult patients.