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Pediatrics Providers

Allison Meade, PNP.

Allison Meade, PNP

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Amy Ossian, PA-C.

Amy Ossian, PA-C

Physician Assistant
Calvin Chen, MD.

Calvin Chen, MD

Pediatrician
Courtney White, DO.

Courtney White, DO

Pediatrician
Curtis McDonald, MD.

Curtis McDonald, MD

Pediatrician
Devon Ebbing, MD.

Devon Ebbing, MD

Pediatrician
Jennifer Austin, MD.

Jennifer Austin, MD

Pediatrician
Jonas Aharoni, MD.

Jonas Aharoni, MD

Internist / Pediatrician
Josephine Wang, MD.

Josephine Wang, MD

Pediatrician
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Karis Kerbs, DNP, CPNP

Nurse Practitioner
Kevin Francioni, MD.

Kevin Francioni, MD

Pediatrician
Kristen Pittman, CPNP.

Kristen Pittman, CPNP

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Laurie Metzger, MD.

Laurie Metzger, MD

Pediatrician
Megan A. Baker, MD.

Megan A. Baker, MD

Pediatrician
Megan Spohr, MD.

Megan Spohr, MD

Internist / Pediatrician
Michelle Chien, MD.

Michelle Chien, MD

Pediatrician
Monica Lucht, MD.

Monica Lucht, MD

Pediatrician
Natalya Nadal, MD.

Natalya Nadal, MD

Pediatrician
Priya Veeraraghavan, MD.

Priya Veeraraghavan, MD

Internist / Pediatrician
Rachel Hart, PA-C.

Rachel Hart, PA-C

Physician Assistant
Stacy Drasen, MD.

Stacy Drasen, MD

Pediatrician
Tracy G. Williams, MD.

Tracy G. Williams, MD

Internist / Pediatrician
Valerie Weiss, MD.

Valerie Weiss, MD

Pediatrician

Pediatrics Locations

Battle Ground, WA Locations

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Battle Ground Clinic

2005 W Main Street
Battle Ground, WA 98604

360-882-2778

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Camas, WA Locations

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Camas Clinic

4500 SE Columbia Palisades Drive
Camas, WA 98607

360-882-2778

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Ridgefield, WA Locations

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Ridgefield Clinic

5515 Pioneer Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642

360-882-2778

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Salmon Creek, WA Locations

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Salmon Creek 1 Clinic

2525 NE 139th Street
Vancouver, WA 98686

360-882-2778

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Vancouver, WA Locations

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87th Avenue Clinic

700 NE 87th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98664

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Columbia Tech Center Clinic

501 SE 172nd Ave
Vancouver, WA 98684

360-882-2778

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Information about Pediatrics

Overview

By your side for every stage of development

When will my baby start crawling? Is this fever something to worry about? How can I relieve growth pains? We’re here for all your concerns—from birth to 18 years old. Our pediatricians help keep your children healthy and care for them when they’re sick or injured.

During well-child visits, doctors make sure your child’s development is on track, answer questions, help you manage any ongoing health issues, and ensure kids are getting the immunizations that protect them from serious diseases. Every child age 6 months to 5 years old receives a free book at every well-child check as part of our non-profit Reach Out and Read program. Our caregivers believe early literacy skills and one-on-one time with Mom and Dad set children up for academic and emotional success in life.

Pediatricians also provide treatment and support for the unexpected—such as headaches, the flu, and behavioral concerns. We have same- and next-day appointments, and offer pediatric urgent care at our 87th Avenue location for issues that can’t wait. Clinic pediatricians also handle complex health concerns, including cystic fibrosis, Down’s syndrome, and childhood obesity.

No matter what the appointment is for, you can count on your provider to talk with your child and help them feel as comfortable as possible. We want kids to know that the doctor’s office is a safe place to be, and that staff and providers are here to take care of them. As children grow, our goal is to not only treat their current needs, but to teach them how to make healthy life choices.

Services

Our doctors are prepared to support all areas of pediatric health. Below are some of the common concerns we encounter.

General pediatric issues and support:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Behavioral issues
  • Circumcision
  • Dietary concerns
  • Headaches
  • Illnesses
  • Injuries
  • Learning and development concerns
  • Sleep-related issues
  • Tongue-tie surgery (frenulectomies)
  • Well-child visits

Chronic medical conditions:

  • ADHD
  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Congenital Heart Disease
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Hormone changes during adolescence
  • Nutrition and issues related to obesity
  • Skin (rashes, acne, eczema, etc.)
  • Thyroid problems

Genetic conditions:

  • Down’s syndrome
  • Fragile X
  • Klinefelter’s
  • Noonan’s
  • Turner’s
Reach Out and Read

Reach Out and Read is a national program run in medical clinics across the United States to promote early literacy. Vancouver Clinic started its Reach Out and Read program in 2007.

Through this non-profit program, providers give out free books to children ages 6 months to 5 years old at each well-child visit. In addition, providers teach families about the importance of reading every day.

Families participating in Reach Out and Read have more books in their homes and are more likely to identify reading as a favorite activity. Children in the program develop better language skills by their two-year-old well-child visit and are better prepared to succeed in kindergarten.

Resources

Center for Disease Control (travel information)

American Academy of Pediatrics Website (pediatric health information)

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (vaccination information)

Fort Vancouver Regional Library

Educational Service District 112 (child development and early intervention screening)

Educational Opportunities for Children & Families (resources and support for families)

Parent Help 123 (help obtaining food, insurance, and other basic resources)

Washington State Poison Center

Washington State Department of Early Learning (child care, health, development, and safety)

The Arc Washington State (support for parents of children with special needs)

Menstrupedia (information on menstruation and other changes the female body goes through)

PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays; information about gay and lesbian teens)

Adolescent Health Transition Project (information for teens with special health needs or disabilities)

Washington State Department of Health (injury and violence prevention)

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Wellness Program

Specifically designed for kids, teens

The Pediatric Wellness Program recognizes that obesity is a chronic and treatable disease.

Using nutrition education, behavioral therapy, physical activity, and weight loss medication options, this wellness program helps patients work toward a healthier future and even reverse their diagnosis. Improving body composition enables patients to:

  • Prevent future health complications
  • Increase their self-esteem
  • Improve their quality of life
  • Feel good about their body

Led by a pediatrician

Dr. Valerie Weiss is board certified in pediatrics and obesity medicine. She understands that many factors contribute to weight gain. She offers compassionate support, working with the patient’s pediatrician, as well as dieticians, physical therapists, and licensed counselors to help patients achieve better health.

What to expect

Before the first visit, the patient or their parent/guardian will fill out a detailed evaluation covering medical, nutritional, social, and family history. The evaluation will also help screen for conditions that commonly accompany obesity, including sleep disorders and attention difficulties.

At the first meeting, Dr. Weiss will review questionnaire answers, do a brief physical exam, listen to the patient’s own ideas for improving health, and offer education and handouts. She will also discuss testing for medical complications including high cholesterol, liver disease, and altered glucose metabolism (prediabetes and diabetes). She will suggest testing for genetic forms of obesity if appropriate.

At follow-up visits, Dr. Weiss will work with the patient and their family to develop a personalized plan with achievable goals. Video visits are available for some of the regular check-ins.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Weiss, ask your primary care provider for a referral or call 360-882-2778. The program is open to individuals age 20 and younger.

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