Best Pediatricians and Children's Doctors in Tacoma, WA

Anastasia Fyntrilakis, M.D., is a board certified family practitioner specializing in general medicine, women's health and pediatrics. She believes in treating the whole person, and that a vital role of the physician is in educating patients so that they can make informed decisions about their own care. Dr. Fyntrilakis enjoys cooking, the outdoors and spending time with her family.

``I always wanted to go into medicine, but I was never really sure which field I would pursue. During the summer between my junior and senior years of college, I called Pediatrics Northwest and asked if I could work in the office to get some experience. That was it, I was hooked. A major bonus of being a pediatrician is providing care over a continuous period of 20 years or so with one patient. My philosophy of care is to treat each and every patient as if they were my own. After each visit I ask myself if I would be satisfied as a parent with the care that I provided for the child. I am always open to a healthy discussion about a treatment plan and appreciate parental input. We all have the same goal in the end, and that is to raise a healthy, well-rounded child.``

Eric Lauer, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant who provides comprehensive care for the entire family. Special medical areas of interest to Eric include nutrition, exercise and lifestyle modification. With over 20 years of experience, Eric actively collaborates with patients on their care plans. Believing that lifestyle choices often impact one?s health and wellness, Eric seeks to provide the education and support to help patients make choices that promote healthy living.

Marjorie Bergsma, PA-C is a physician assistant specializing in pediatrics. She is passionate about caring for children and watching them grow and mature. Marjorie takes the time to understand each child's unique needs, to make them feel comfortable and resassured, and to offer personalized, compassionate care.

Dr. Cieri is a board certified pediatrician with particular interest in infectious disease and adolescent health. He believes the key to good health is preventive care, so he emphasizes regular visits to help parents manage their children's healthy lifestyle.

Sabeena Kathuria, MD, is a pediatrician who has been practicing for over 20 years. Her philosophy is to work very closely with families by listening to them, involving them in the care of their child and taking the time to explain the care protocol to them. Her special interests are newborn care and adolescent issues. _x000D_ Dr. Kathuria is a board-certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. _x000D_ When Dr. Kathuria is not working, she is busy exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Additionally, she enjoys cooking, travelling, and going on long walks and hikes.

Rachelle Vicencio, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician who provides comprehensive, personalized and family-centered care for children. _x000D_ Dr. Vicencio works with children and young adults to promote healthy mental and physical development with an emphasis on nutrition, exercise and education. When providing care to each child, she emphasizes listening and collaborating with his or her family. _x000D_ Dr. Vicencio is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Carrie Jenner, MD, enjoys working with children and their parents to develop healthy lifestyles that will continue into adulthood. She especially likes working with newborn and adolescent patients and provides continuity of care as they grow and mature. Dr. Jenner enjoys spending time with her family,swimming and gardening.

'Open communication, mutual respect, and a cooperative working relationship with the family are, to me, the most important aspects of effective medical care.'