Pediatricians near Des Moines, WA

Biography: Dr. Malia Cranmer, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Burien, WA. She is 47 years old and has been practicing for 19 years. Dr. Malia Cranmer, MD is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Lisa Britton, MD, is a board certified family medicine physician. Her goal is to provide high-quality care to all her patients. She believes that physicians must partner with patients and work together to achieve optimal wellness. She will always strive to be the best teacher and advocate possible. Her interests in medicine include procedures and working with people of all ages and from various cultures.

Biography: Dr. Paymon Elahi, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Burien, WA. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 30 years. Dr. Paymon Elahi, MD is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Christopher Cheng, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Federal Way, WA. He is 63 years old and has been practicing for 42 years. Dr. Christopher Cheng, MD is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.

Care Philosophy: It is my sincere goal to convey my caring compassion for the patient and their family at each patient encounter. I treat the child in the context of the family, always remembering what resources are available to the child through each family member and the community to optimize outcomes.

Biography: Dr. Minh-Y Canh, DO is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Federal Way, WA. She is 44 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Minh-Y Canh, DO is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.

Care Philosophy: "I chose to work in pediatric medicine because I wanted to care for the whole family. I enjoy building relationships with my patients and their families, watching them grow as the years go by. I believe the physician should care for the whole family when treating a child. My goal is to provide care and to advise my patients and families to obtain their optimal health. I focus on disease prevention and family education."

Biography: Dr. Theodore Bridge, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Federal Way, WA. He is 67 years old and has been practicing for 36 years. Dr. Theodore Bridge, MD is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.

Care Philosophy: ``I chose pediatric medicine as a career because I believe I can make a difference early in a child's life by providing appropriate health education. My philosophy of care is to prevent disease through education, routine physical exams and immunizations.``

Biography: Dr. Mark Greenfield, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Burien, WA. He is 73 years old and has been practicing for 47 years. Dr. Mark Greenfield, MD is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Jessica Ebberson, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Federal Way, WA. She is 44 years old. Dr. Jessica Ebberson, MD is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Jeannie Nguyen, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP). Dr. Nguyen feels privileged to work with children and their families in the clinical setting. In pediatrics, she believes any question is a good question. She aims to serve as a resource for parents and children and work together towards optimal health outcomes. Dr. Nguyen loves caring for patients as they grow and develop from childhood through adolescence. Dr. Nguyen values an approach to medicine that forms a care team jointly with the child and family. Ideally, she and families create a plan that integrates physical, mental and social concerns in the context of cultural values. She believes that prioritizing preventive health at a young age helps begin the road to a healthy lifestyle. Dr. Nguyen's professional interests include preventive pediatrics, children's advocacy, global health and social justice. Personally, she enjoys travel, dance, running, camping, and family time with her husband and young children.

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

Care Philosophy: ``I chose pediatric medicine as a career at the very end of my medical training. It wasn't until my last rotation in medical school that it became clear that pediatrics was a perfect fit for me. When treating patients, I try to take the whole picture into accountfamily, social issues, school, environment, etc. This helps to provide a clear understanding and direction for the medical advice I provide to my patients and their families.``

Biography: Catherine Tart, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician.

Biography: Dr. Pamela Mouser, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Federal Way, WA. She is 54 years old and has been practicing for 28 years. Dr. Pamela Mouser, MD is affiliated with St. Francis Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Kenneth Dong, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Burien, WA. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 31 years. Dr. Kenneth Dong, MD is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital.

Biography: Lauren Athay, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician who takes care of infants, children and adolescents. She emphasizes the promotion of health and wellness while also treating illnesses and injuries. Her special interests include lactation medicine and childhood obesity prevention and treatment._x000D_ Dr. Athay enjoys getting to know her patients and their families and developing personal connections. Acknowledging that it takes a village to raise a child, Dr. Athay enjoys being able to be a part of lots of different villages in her work as a pediatrician._x000D_ Dr. Athay is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics._x000D_ Outside her practice, Dr. Athay enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children.

Care Philosophy: ``I chose pediatric medicine as a career because I love to watch children develop both physically and emotionally in their early years. It is so rewarding to help kids grow into healthy adults. It is a privilege to be allowed to walk along with families, witnessing the growth and development of a child, and to aid during times of illness.``

Care Philosophy: 'The best part of my job is the great long-term relationship I develop with my patients and their families.'

Biography: Dr. Nauman Ahmad, MB BS is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Federal Way, WA. He is 49 years old.

Biography: Dr. Theresa Hineline, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Burien, WA. She is 66 years old and has been practicing for 34 years. Dr. Theresa Hineline, MD is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Larisa Martin is board certified in family medicine. Having chosen to be a physician nearly 25 years ago, Dr. Martin remained devoted to her calling. After working as an Otolaryngologist in Russia for eight years, she expanded her scope of practice to acute care and later to family medicine. She is fascinated with family medicine, which gives her a view of the entire person, allows her to use her surgical skills in office procedures and provides a sense of belonging to a community.

Biography: Dr. William Mers, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Burien, WA. He is 76 years old and has been practicing for 50 years. Dr. William Mers, MD is affiliated with St. Anne Hospital.