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.

The Psychiatric Inpatient Center at Boys Town National Research Hospital provides immediate intervention and stabilization for children with severe behavioral and mental health crises. Our 16-bed state-of-the-art facility will provide the highest level of care and safety for children, ages 5-17, who need psychiatric hospitalization. The Psychiatric Inpatient Center includes classrooms, a gymnasium, living spaces and recreational areas. Patients receive treatment and care from a multidisciplinary team of board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrists, pediatricians and pediatric specialists, highly trained psychiatric nurses, and social workers.

?Dr. Sharad Kunnath joined Boys Town Pediatric Gastroenterology in 2010. He knew at a young age that becoming a physician was his calling in life. Since deciding to pursue his life dream of becoming a physician, Dr. Kunnath has never had any regrets. He chose gastroenterology because of his keen interest in nutrition and its interplay with many chronic GI diseases such as Crohn's disease, colitis and celiac disease. His medical philosophy is family centered care and working with the family in choosing what is best for the child with a holistic approach.

Boys Town Pediatric Neurology provides compreh ensive life-changing care to children with neurological conditions. Infants, children and adolescents suffering from diseases of the brain, spinal cord, muscles and nerves benefit every day from the state-of-the-art care provided at Boys Town National Research Hospital.

Introduction Dr. Mathur joined Boys Town Hospital in 2019 and looks forward to helping children and families across the region with pediatric neurology needs. Education Medical Degree, American University of Integrative Sciences - Sint Eustatius School of Medicine, Sint Maar?ten Pediatric Residency, Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, IL Child Neurology Residency, Boston Children's Hospital - Harvard Medical Program, Boston, MA

Dr. Anna Trauernicht is a board-certified pediatric gastroenterologist at Boys Town National Research Hospital since 2014. Her favorite part of being a physician is the ability to teach and educate families on the diagnosis, treatment, and ultimately resolve the problem for the child. Dr. Trauernicht received her medical degree from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska and completed her pediatric gastroenterology fellowship at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center. After her brother was diagnosed with a chronic GI issue at a young age, her goal was to do research and help find ways to better treat children with conditions similar to his.

?At the age of 17, Dr. Prinz thought she wanted to be a veterinarian, but after attending her high school career day and attending the "Becoming a Physician" session, she knew immediately that becoming a physician was the career for her. Within the first few weeks of medical school, Dr. Prinz developed a huge interest in head and neck anatomy and decided to pursue a specialization in otolaryngology. Dr. Prinz enjoys getting to know her patients and finding the best treatment option for each patient. Request an appointment with Dr. Prinz at our Pacific Street Clinic.

Dr. Herman has always been fascinated by the brain and its enormous complexities. I love solving diagnostic puzzles, said Dr. Herman. Being able to provide a diagnosis for a neurological condition to a childs family is extremely important. Many children with certain neurological conditions go undiagnosed for years. Being able to provide a diagnosis helps guide their expectations, can change treatment and aids in family planning.

Boys Town Pediatric Gastroenterology focuses on improving care of infants, children and adolescents with diseases and disorders of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, biliary tract and pancreas. Our pediatric gastroenterologists are board certified, and participate in ongoing research studies on diagnosis and treatments for digestive disorders.

Nicholas P. Basalay, M.D. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Introduction Dr. Nick Basalay is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Boys Town National Research Hospital. Education Medical Degree, American University of the Caribbean Residency, Psychiatry, Creighton University/University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE Fellowship, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Creighton University/University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE

?Jennifer Banfield is a nurse practitioner at Boys Town Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Clinics. Request an appointment with Jennifer Banfield. Education Master's Degree, Clarkson College, Omaha, NE? Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Member, Society of Clinical Research Associates

Dr. John Sheehan joined Boys Town Hospital in 2000. From a very young age, Dr. Sheehan knew he wanted to become a physician. He thoroughly enjoys taking care of his pediatric patients. For Dr. Sheehan treating a pediatric patient is very satisfying knowing he has helped an injured child fully recover from an injury. He tries to make each visit as fun as possible for the child and truly enjoys getting to know his patients and their families. Request an appointment with Dr. Sheehan at our Pacific Street Clinic.

Boys Town Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Clinic offers pediatric and adult care, evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic allergy and asthma conditions, including allergies, asthma, food allergies, eczema, acute and chronic infections and immunodeficiencies. Available procedures include allergy shots, allergy testing, drug or food allergy challenge, asthma diagnosis and treatments and biologic treatment plans.

Dr. Adam Reinhardt is a board-certified pediatric rheumatologist at Boys Town National Research Hospital since 2019. He received his medical degree from University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska and completed his fellowship in pediatric rheumatology at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

ennifer Diaz, APRN No star ratings are available for this provider ? Pediatric Neurosurgery; Pediatric Neuroscience Introduction ?Jennifer Diaz is a nurse practitioner at Boys Town National Research Hospital. Request an appointment with Jennifer Diaz. Education ?Masters Degree, Clarkson College, Omaha, NE

Boys Town ?Child and Adolescent Psychiatry specializes in the management and trea?tment of developmental, behavioral and mental health problems in young children and adolescents.? We Are Here to Help If you are concerned about your child's mental health, we can help. Our child and adolescent psychiatrists and psychiatric advanced practice providers work with families to create the best medical and behavioral treatment plan for each child. Families are not alone in this journey. We are here for you.

Today, the hospital offers a broad range of clinical services, including ear, nose and throat services at the Boys Town Ear, Nose and Throat Institute, general pediatric care with Boys Town Pediatrics, and orthopaedic, internal medicine, pediatric gastroenterology, allergy, asthma, pediatric pulmonology, behavioral health, audiological and ophthalmologic care. The hospital has expanded to offer surgical and clinical services at two Omaha locations: 555 North 30th Street in Omaha and 14000 Hospital Road on the campus of Boys Town, Nebraska. Boys Town National Research Hospital has assembled national leaders in research who are making important contributions in the areas of genetics, hearing, language, vision and speech disorders. Applying these findings with new technologies, distance learning and the exploration of new research frontiers, the opportunities for new medical diagnoses, evaluation and treatment discoveries are endless. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Boys Town National Research Hospital is dedicated to providing leading edge clinical care, pioneering translational research and improving the lives of children and their families through applied technology and educational outreach programs. The hospital annually serves more than 44,000 children and families from across the United States.​

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. Megan Fuller is board certified in Pediatric and General Surgery. She joined Boys Town Hospital in 2019. In moving to Nebraska over five years ago, my goals are being achieved as I bring my professional expertise to a welcoming community. I was raised in Illinois and married into an amazing family from Nebraska. I always wanted to establish myself professionally through the best possible national education opportunities and then planned to return home to Nebraska to raise my family in a community similar to the one in which I was raised.

Natalie Gomez, APRN-NP Pediatric RheumatologyIntroduction ?????Natalie Gomez is a certified nurse practitioner specializing in pediatric rheumatology. Request an appointment with Natalie Gomez. ? Education Master's Degree, Clarkson College, Omaha, NE

Dr. Yancheng Luo is a general child neurologist with a special interest in common pediatric epilepsy syndromes. He joined Boys Town National Research Hospital in 2021. Dr. Luos commitment to children and families is easy to see in his thoughtful approach to medicine. I enjoy working with children and their families. I value the importance of shared decision making and it is a privilege for me to help families navigate through difficult life and medical situations, Dr. Luo said. I take great joy and pride in helping children with neurological conditions, such as epilepsy, to achieve their potential and succeed in life.

Kathi J. Curry, M.D. Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Introduction Dr. Kathi Curry is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Boys Town. Dr. Curry is not accepting new patients at this time. Education Medical Degree, Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, NE Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Creighton University/University of Nebraska Department of Psychiatry, Omaha, NE

Boys Town Residential Treatment Center treats children and adolescents who have severe behavioral health problems or mental illness. The troubled children and pre-teens and teens we serve need systematic and professional treatment for their behavioral, emotional and academic problems. The problems of these children and adolescents include: Past hospitalizations or unsuccessful outpatient treatment, Multiple medications without improvement, Combined physical and mental health problems Suicidal thoughts or self-harm, Emotional or aggressive outbursts, Unresolved trauma, difficulty in school, both with academics and behavior, Trouble with the law, Inability to remain safe in an unsupervised environment.

Dr. W. Derek Leight decided in his 3rd year of college that he wanted to become a physician after reflecting on his fathers' life as a physician and realizing how many peoples' lives he impacted. Dr. Leight specializes in chronic sinus disease, chronic sinus infection and inflammation. His goal in each is to help improve each patient's quality of life and help them return to good health. Request an appointment with Dr. Leight at our Pacific Street Clinic.

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. Matthew Dobbertin joined Boys Town Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in 2015. He works to build a bond with children and teens he sees by being as genuine as possible. Dr. Dobbertin feels the key to helping children is honest and open communication with each patient and their families. For Dr. Dobbertin some of the most challenging cases are the most rewarding.

Boys Town Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic specializes in the treatment of chronic ear, nose and throat illnesses and complex head and neck disorders calling for specialized surgical care as well as the identification and management of hearing loss, clinical hearing services and cochlear implants. When visiting one of our ENT clinics, you can rest assured knowing you or your child will receive the best care available from our entire team of otolaryngologists (ear, nose and throat doctors), a neurotologist and certified audiologists.

Kara Wolff, APRN Pediatric Gastroenterology Kara Wolff is a pediatric nurse practitioner specializing in pediatric gastroenterology. Kara Wolff practices at Boys Town Hospital. Education Masters Degree, Clarkson College Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Member, Association of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition Nurses Member, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners

Dr. Elizabeth Kelly is a board certified otolaryngologist and neurotology physician. Dr. Kelly feels she can make an impact on patients lives by improving their quality of life, specifically in patients with hearing loss and dizziness. Dr. Kellys favorite part of being a physician is interacting with her patients. She enjoys getting to know and learning the primary concerns of each of her patients. Her philosophy in patient care is patient-centered. She involves her patients in treatment decisions and aims to provide best possible care at each appointment.

Melissa Suh, M.D., is a pediatric general surgeon at Boys Town National Research Hospital. Dr. Suh is certified in the use of the da Vinci® surgical robot and will be using this skill to advance the use of robotic surgery to improve pediatric patient care for Boys Town Hospital patients. I came to Omaha almost a decade ago to start my training and never thought I would end up working here," Dr. Suh reminisced. But there is something about the city and the people in this community that draws you in. I am so glad that I get to continue to be a part of this community and get to help take care of the children here."

Dr. David Sjulin decided to go into medicine his freshman year of college. He chose otolaryngology because he enjoys seeing patients of all ages in both clinic and surgery settings. Dr. Sjulin's favorite part of being a physician is getting to know his patients and their families while meeting their ear, nose and throat (ENT) needs. The feeling of helping a patient with resolve their ENT problems is what drives Dr. Sjulin to continue to practice medicine. Request an appointment with Dr. Sjulin at our Pacific Street Clinic.

??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.