Dr. Annie Zimmer is a board-certified pediatrician at Boys Town Pediatrics. She enjoys working with children and families and making sure that the kids grow into young adults with the knowledge of a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Zimmer received her medical degree from University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. "My goal is to help parents anticipate what the next steps are going to be for their kids, making parenting and family life a lot easier and more enjoyable," said Dr. Zimmer.

When Dr. Monica Kelly was a teenager, her little sister became very ill and needed to be hospitalized. One of the pediatricians at the hospital made a huge difference to her family by being extremely present and always available to help them. That's when she decided to go into medicine. "I wanted to be present to help people like that," Dr. Kelly said, "and every time I worked with children in medical school, I knew pediatrics is where I belong," She enjoys educating both children and their families and working together with them as partners in caring for their kids.

??A genuine love for children led Dr. Dawson to a career in Pediatrics. "My favorite part of my job is being with kids and helping them to feel better. Kids say wonderful things and their smiles make everyone's day." Dr. Dawson firmly believes that developing strong relationships with children and their families is key to providing high quality health care. "At Boys Town, we know our patients and they know us. That makes everyone feel better.

Welcome to Lincoln Pediatric Group! We are a pediatric practice in Lincoln, NE. We look forward to serving your family!

Boys Town Pediatrics has offices in five locations throughout Omaha that offer weekday hours, as well as extended evening and Saturday hours in some locations. And we are always a phone call away with our 24-hour nurse helpline and appointment scheduling. If your child needs to see a doctor today, contact Same Day Pediatrics​ at (402) 334-7425. Same Day Pediatrics is not an urgent care clinic, but a real pediatric clinic with scheduled appointment times. Because children and adults have very different needs, Boys Town Pediatrics works alongside physicians in specialty medicine who understand the unique needs of a growing child. Whether visiting for an everyday illness or injury, a routine checkup or more complicated concerns, your child will receive exceptional care at Boys Town Pediatrics.

A genuine love for kids, science and helping others made Pediatrics a great career choice for Dr. Heidi Johnson. "Growing up as a camp counselor and during medical school rotations in pediatrics, my love for helping kids grew even stronger and made me know that this is what I wanted to do," said Dr. Johnson. She firmly believes that all children deserve to have good healthcare from pediatricians who love them and she works hard to establish trusting relationships with her patients and their families. "I want parents to trust me to always do the right thing for their children.

Giving children the best foot forward is Dr. Sarah Orr's primary focus in her role as a Boys Town pediatrician. Her philosophy of care includes listening, communicating and understanding. "As a doctor, it's so important to listen and communicate with your patients and their families. I want to really understand what their concerns are and what brought them in. I also want my patients and families to know that I am here for them, and I am dedicated to taking care of children and helping them grow into strong, healthy adults.

Dr. Mara Paradis considers it a privilege to take care of children from birth through adolescence, helping families through acute illnesses, chronic illnesses and the behavioral challenges they face throughout the years. She enjoys teaming with parents on all aspects of their child's health, growth and development. "I want families to be very actively involved in the decision-making process in regard to care for their children," said Dr. Paradis. "At Boys Town Pediatrics, we care about children and their entire families. We want our families to be thriving, happy and healthy.

Dr. Debra Whaley loves working with children and their families and that made pediatrics the perfect choice for her. She feels that parents play a big role in their child's care and well-being, so she feels strongly about making sure parents are a part of their child's care and treatment plans. "I enjoy working with parents to help them relate with the child and understand the child's behaviors," said Dr. Whaley, "but my favorite part of my job is making kids smile."

Welcome to Columbus Children’s Healthcare! We are a pediatric practice in Columbus, NE. We look forward to serving your family!

They say it takes a village to raise a child, and my goal as a physician is to be a part of your child's village, said Dr. Gillespie. I want to collaborate with you and be a part of the team while providing you with resources and medical expertise. I'm here to talk through things, troubleshoot problems, hear concerns and answer questions so that we can make sure your child is safe, healthy and

???I have always loved working with children, so pediatrics is a perfect fit for me. Whether your child is coming in for a sick visit or a regular checkup, I try to make them feel as comfortable as possible and have a positive experience at the doctor's office. We will work together to come up with the right treatment plan for your family. My philosophy is to treat the whole patient, which includes physical health along with mental health. The best part about my job is getting to know children through all stages of life and watching them grow into young adults. I have 2 children of my own and often will share stories and helpful parenting tips I have learned along the way.

Dr. Micah Ryan's journey to become a pediatrician began when his daughter became very sick and needed to be hospitalized at four weeks old. "It was such a helpless feeling," said Dr. Ryan. "The pediatric team showed such care and compassion for my daughter. It really made a huge impression on me, and I knew that providing care and compassion was something that I wanted to do for others. I love that I get to help parents to parent as that is one of the hardest jobs to do." Going above and beyond for his patients is always Dr. Ryan's goal.

Dr. Nathan Asher is committed to providing the best quality care and service for his patients and their families. The best part of being a pediatrician is visiting the families at the hospital when the baby is born and sharing in all that excitement, said Dr. Asher. My goal is to get parents actively involved in their childs healthcare from the start. This includes everything from general growth and development to individual diagnosis and treatment. I always want parents to feel that they are part of the overall plan.

M. Kelly McCarthy, M.D. Pediatrics; Pediatric Weight Management Dr. Kelly McCarthy's philosophy of care is simple. He treats his patients with respect and dignity, just as he would like his loved ones to be treated. In terms of being a pediatrician, Dr. McCarthy said, "I couldn't imagine myself doing anything else." Being fluent in Spanish, Dr. McCarthy can easily communicate with the Spanish-speaking community. "I have a real heart for the Hispanic population, and I am here to serve them through developing trusting relationships and being with them each step of the way in their child's development.

Dr. Heather Zimmerman's favorite part of her job as a pediatrician is working with babies and toddlers and their families. She enjoys helping parents become more comfortable and knowledgeable in caring for their child. "I especially love working with first-time parents and watching them go from nervous and excited to experienced pros by the second child," said Dr. Zimmerman. Her focus is on practicing evidence-based medicine, often looking to the American Academy of Pediatrics for continuing education and expert guidance. "At Boys Town, we pride ourselves on providing amazing access and availability for our patients.

??Dr. Domet feels that prevention is the critical key in pediatric healthcare, meaning that it is important to care for the whole child physically, socially, and emotionally. "Children are our most important resource, and we have to be very careful to keep them well and ensure that they grow up into healthy adults." In his many rewarding years of practice at Boys Town, Dr. Domet feels that the greatest compliment he ever receives is when his patients have grown up and returned to have him care for their own children.

Dr. Alexis Sawyer chose to become a physician because of her strong interest in science and the enjoyment of interacting with patients and their families. "One of the main reasons that I went into pediatrics is because it's an area of medicine where you can do a lot of good through prevention," said Dr. Sawyer. "My philosophy is all about prevention. I need to be at the forefront in preventing your child's major illnesses by immunizing them and doing good, thorough well-checks. It's my responsibility to take care of the family as a whole by taking the best care of patients.

Dr. Gregory Penny joined Boys Town Pediatrics in 1997. "I had a wonderful pediatrician growing up who really inspired me, and I have always had a love of kids and a love of the science of medicine," said Dr. Penny. "I consider my role to be like a tour guide. I think having a child is the beginning of a life-long journey. It's a journey most people only take a few times in their lives and my job is to guide them through that, helping families avoid the pitfalls and just have fun along the way.

Growing up, Dr. Katherine Penny's best friend's Dad was a pediatrician. He encouraged her to volunteer at the hospitals when she was in high school, where she had the opportunity to watch doctors and nurses care for babies. "I knew I wanted to do the same thing," said Dr. Penny. "Children have such joy and energy that it makes it fun to come to work every day," she said. "I think it is an honor and a privilege to be here at Boys Town Pediatrics and to be trusted with the care of the patients.

Welcome to Beyond Care Pediatrics! We are a pediatric practice in Omaha, NE. We look forward to serving your family!

Dr. Rosann Nichols is a pediatrician at Methodist Physicians Clinic Hawthorne Court. She attended medical school at the Creighton University School of Medicine followed by her pediatrics residency training at the University of Kansas.

Dr. Natalie Fleming, a pediatrician at Methodist Physicians Clinic Regency, graduated from the Creighton University School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.