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Ahmad Kayass, MD, is board-certified in pediatrics and sleep medicine. He is the founder of Trust Tots N Teens Pediatrics, providing care to patients in Plano, Mesquite, and Forney, Texas.

Dr. Kayass has been practicing medicine for nearly 20 years. He completed his residency at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He then moved to Dallas to join UT Southwestern and Dallas Children’s Medical Center, completing a fellowship in sleep medicine. 

As a part of a large family of 11 siblings, Dr. Kayass always had a passion for children and being involved in their healthcare and well-being. After many years in successful private practice, Dr. Kayass established Tots N Teens Pediatrics. 

​​Along with the long-term care of children’s well-being from birth to adolescence, Dr. Kayass is highly experienced in inpatient and outpatient care management. He is skilled with urgent care procedures and caring for critically ill children. 

His interests include but are not limited to ADHD management, obesity and weight management, and sleep medicine.

In his time off, he enjoys playing PlayStation games with his son and coming in first place at FIFA. They also enjoy attending many different sporting events, especially when the Dallas Cowboys are playing. 

Dr. Kayass has trained in karate since a very young age and earned his black belt. He also enjoys traveling abroad, reading, and playing soccer when the weather is nice. 

Dr. Kayass is also heavily involved in his community by volunteering and hosting events to try and make a difference locally and globally. He served and is still serving as a board member of a Medical Relief non-profit organization.

Dr. Keith L. Perkins Jr. specializes in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, transforming patients' lives in Selmer, Tennessee. He attended Meharry Medical College in Nashville, which is well-known for training highly qualified primary care physicians. He also completed his dual internal medicine and pediatrics training at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center- Memphis.

Dr. Perkins believes his success is determined by how many lives he can change, and he is passionate about building relationships with his patients. He also understands the challenges most patients face in finding affordable, quality health care with a physician who truly cares.

Dr. Perkins puts his patients’ needs first and giving them the time and attention they deserve. He enjoys cooking, gospel music, learning about history and politics, and working out in his free time. He loves spending time with his two lovely daughters.

Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Dr. Sami Al-Harastani, MD, affectionately known as Dr. Sami to his patients, stands as a beacon of dedication and compassion in the realm of pediatric care. Firmly believing in the transformative power of top-quality healthcare, he champions the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to flourish. As a guiding force behind Lapeer Pediatrics in Lapeer and Harastani Pediatrics in Flint, Michigan, Dr. Sami's mission is clear: to shape the trajectory of each young life he encounters, fostering a future brimming with vitality and promise.

Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Dr. Sami's journey towards pediatric excellence began at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine. His formative years were enriched through pediatrics training at Michigan State University, where he honed his skills at the Children's Hospital of Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan. It was here that Dr. Sami's passion for pediatric medicine flourished.

Today, within the nurturing confines of Lapeer Pediatrics and Harastani Pediatrics, Dr. Sami's commitment to excellence remains steadfast. Every child who crosses his path is met with unwavering dedication and personalized attention. From comprehensive preventive visits encompassing physical examinations and vital immunizations to the nuanced management of chronic conditions and developmental hurdles, Dr. Sami's approach is as multifaceted as it is empathetic.

Dr. Sami's vision transcends the confines of clinical practice; it encompasses a profound commitment to nurturing the health and happiness of every child in the Lapeer and Genesee county area. With unwavering dedication and boundless compassion, he seeks to not only heal but to inspire, ensuring that each young life under his care blossoms into its fullest potential.

Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Dr. Sami Al-Harastani, MD, affectionately known as Dr. Sami to his patients, stands as a beacon of dedication and compassion in the realm of pediatric care. Firmly believing in the transformative power of top-quality healthcare, he champions the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to flourish. As a guiding force behind Lapeer Pediatrics in Lapeer and Harastani Pediatrics in Flint, Michigan, Dr. Sami's mission is clear: to shape the trajectory of each young life he encounters, fostering a future brimming with vitality and promise.

Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Dr. Sami's journey towards pediatric excellence began at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine. His formative years were enriched through pediatrics training at Michigan State University, where he honed his skills at the Children's Hospital of Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan. It was here that Dr. Sami's passion for pediatric medicine flourished.

Today, within the nurturing confines of Lapeer Pediatrics and Harastani Pediatrics, Dr. Sami's commitment to excellence remains steadfast. Every child who crosses his path is met with unwavering dedication and personalized attention. From comprehensive preventive visits encompassing physical examinations and vital immunizations to the nuanced management of chronic conditions and developmental hurdles, Dr. Sami's approach is as multifaceted as it is empathetic.

Dr. Sami's vision transcends the confines of clinical practice; it encompasses a profound commitment to nurturing the health and happiness of every child in the Lapeer and Genesee county area. With unwavering dedication and boundless compassion, he seeks to not only heal but to inspire, ensuring that each young life under his care blossoms into its fullest potential.

At Hubbard Pediatric Group, LLC, pediatrician Holly Hubbard, MD provides a full range of care for children of all ages. As a solo practitioner, Dr. Hubbard serves patients in Loganville, Georgia and the surrounding areas. There, she builds a personal connection with each patient and family at her practice.

Dr. Hubbard takes a compassionate, hands-on approach to her pediatric practice. By always seeing the same doctor, her patients get to know her, trust her and confide in her, and she can give them the best and most comprehensive care possible.

At her Loganville, Georgia office, Dr. Hubbard provides diagnosis, prevention, and care for several common acute and chronic childhood conditions, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), asthma, and influenza. She also offers new parent counseling, breastfeeding support, and pediatric nutritional guidance.

Before founding Hubbard Pediatric Group, Dr. Hubbard graduated cum laude from the Xavier University of Louisiana. She then attended medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis, Tennessee. She completed her residency at Orlando Health in Orlando, Florida.

Kelly Smith, MD, specializes in pediatric pulmonology and sleep medicine, and is a co-founder of Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center in the Alamo Heights, Shavano Park, and Lockhill-Selma areas of San Antonio, Texas. He has achieved fellowship designation in four areas of medical practice to include sleep medicine, pediatrics, pediatric pulmonology, and internal medicine. 

A New Braunfels native, Dr. Smith earned his undergraduate degree from Austin College in Sherman, Texas, and remained in the state to complete his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. He refined his skills and knowledge through an internship and residency at the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center in Lexington, where he was also appointed chief resident of internal medicine and pediatrics. 

Fellowship training in pediatric pulmonology at Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston came next, followed by research and training in sleep medicine through the Texas Children’s Sleep Center in San Antonio.  

Dr. Smith went into private practice in 2007 and worked with his partners to open Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center in 2009. He enjoys working collaboratively to offer the highest possible level of care in pediatric pulmonology and adult/pediatric sleep medicine. 

When not working with patients, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. Flyfishing, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and soccer keep him outdoors and active, and he tries to take advantage of all that the San Antonio area has to offer.

Michael Marsh, MD, is a neurology specialist with a focus on pediatric neurology and related conditions. He is proud to be part of the Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center team, and of the opportunity to work with families from the Alamo Heights, Shavano Park, and Lockhill-Selma areas of San Antonio, Texas, and the greater region. 

Dr. Marsh earned a Masters degree in neuroscience at Syracuse University in New York. He went on to complete his medical degree at St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada. Upon returning to the United States, Dr. Marsh completed a residency in pediatric neurology at St. Louis University in Missouri, where he remained for fellowship training. 

Among Dr. Marsh’s areas of interest are seizure disorders and migraines. He takes great comfort in treating pediatric patients who are suffering from these complex neurological issues, and in helping them achieve an improved daily quality of life.  

Dr. Marsh recognizes the role that parents and other family members play in assisting and supporting kids with neurological issues. He takes the time to educate loved ones about the challenges their family member is facing, and on how to structure family life to be as supportive as possible to all members, not just the patient. 

When he’s not working with patients, Dr. Marsh relaxes by fishing, playing soccer, and spending time with his triplet daughters. He’s a firm believer in finding a healthy work/life balance and helps his patients find their own balanced path.

Dr Vig has been practicing Pediatrics in the Canton and surrounding communities for the last 25 years and is fully committed to the betterment of the health of the local Pediatric population. She has overseen the installation and development of all Pediatric services, not only in her various Sunshine Children's Clinics but also at the local Merit Health Hospital Systems. She serves the community in many ways, including sponsoring the Boys & Girls Clubs; Board of Trustees at the Madison Merit River Oaks Hospital and conducting Health Education seminars at local schools.

Dr. Mimi Kuriakose and her husband, Luke opened Las Vegas Pediatrics in 2023. Dr. Mimi decided to work in primary care after previously working in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Sunrise Children’s Hospital for 8 years. Dr. Mimi enjoyed her job in the emergency room and is adept in taking care of a wide range of illnesses including critically ill children, asthmatics, injuries/broken bones/laceration repairs, abdominal pain and appendicitis, along with minor illness. She now is happy to take care of children in her clinic, where she can watch her patients grow and thrive from infancy to adolescence, as well as treat them when they are sick! Dr. Mimi spends much of her free time taking care of her 6 children by chauffeuring them to all their sports, music, and activities. She also enjoys fine arts (both viewing in galleries and museums and creating artwork herself), and likes to travel, cook, cycle and stay physically active.

Tarak Patel, MD, is a caring and compassionate pediatric pulmonologist and a vital part of the team at Texas Pediatric Specialties and Family Sleep Center. He’s deeply touched to have served so many families in the Alamo Heights, Shavano Park, and Lockhill-Selma areas of San Antonio, Texas, area.

Dr. Patel has deep roots in Texas. He began his studies at the University of Texas at Austin, earning his degree in biology. He then studied medicine at Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock. 

He finished his clinical training in El Paso, where he enjoyed expanding his Spanish language skills and narrowed his area of focus to pediatric lung disease, and asthma in particular. He went on to complete his training in pediatric medicine at the University of Texas at Houston. His dedication to continuing education is exemplified through a fellowship in pediatric pulmonology at Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, also in Houston.  

Throughout his studies, Dr. Patel found a great deal of fulfillment in working with various charitable organizations and in volunteer roles in medical clinics. He also continues to pursue ongoing education through lectures in a wide range of pediatric conditions. That breadth of knowledge has informed and shaped his patient care in countless ways. 

Dr. Patel treats each patient as though they were one of his own children. The families that entrust him with their medical needs appreciate that personable approach and are comforted that their children are in the best of hands.

Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Assistant Professor at Michigan State University

With over 20 years of experience, Mohammad Al-Harastani, MD, FAAP, offers his patients unmatched expertise. Dr. Al-Harastani is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. At Lapeer Pediatrics in Lapeer and Flint, Michigan, he works tirelessly to help his young patients reach their full potential.

Dr. Al-Harastani attended medical school at Damascus University–Faculty of Medicine in Damascus, Syria. He later completed his residency through the graduate medical program of Seton Hall University at St Joseph's Children's Hospital in Patterson, New Jersey.

Dr. Al-Harastani provided medical care to a diverse group of patients throughout Michigan. He practiced at McLaren Lapeer Region and Great Lakes Urgent Care Group in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Al-Harastani also worked at McLaren Lapeer Region Community Medical Center for more than 10 years.

During each stage of his career, Dr. Al-Harastani retained his passion for family and community medicine. He remained committed to helping children thrive and supporting growing families. To further this goal, Dr. Al-Harastani established the Lapeer Pediatrics practice in 2007 and added the Grand Blanc/Flint location in 2024 . He also serves as an Assistant Professor and enjoys teaching medical students from Michigan State University, and physician assistants from University of Detroit Mercy.

Dr. Al-Harastani is proud to be a trusted part of the Lapeer, Michigan, community. At Lapeer Pediatrics, he cares for patients from birth to young adulthood, and he enjoys working with families over many years. Dr. Al-Harastani looks forward to helping each patient grow and flourish.

 

Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics

Assistant Professor at Michigan State University

With over 20 years of experience, Mohammad Al-Harastani, MD, FAAP, offers his patients unmatched expertise. Dr. Al-Harastani is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. At Lapeer Pediatrics in Lapeer and Flint, Michigan, he works tirelessly to help his young patients reach their full potential.

Dr. Al-Harastani attended medical school at Damascus University–Faculty of Medicine in Damascus, Syria. He later completed his residency through the graduate medical program of Seton Hall University at St Joseph's Children's Hospital in Patterson, New Jersey.

Dr. Al-Harastani provided medical care to a diverse group of patients throughout Michigan. He practiced at McLaren Lapeer Region and Great Lakes Urgent Care Group in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Dr. Al-Harastani also worked at McLaren Lapeer Region Community Medical Center for more than 10 years.

During each stage of his career, Dr. Al-Harastani retained his passion for family and community medicine. He remained committed to helping children thrive and supporting growing families. To further this goal, Dr. Al-Harastani established the Lapeer Pediatrics practice in 2007 and added the Grand Blanc/Flint location in 2024 . He also serves as an Assistant Professor and enjoys teaching medical students from Michigan State University, and physician assistants from University of Detroit Mercy.

Dr. Al-Harastani is proud to be a trusted part of the Lapeer, Michigan, community. At Lapeer Pediatrics, he cares for patients from birth to young adulthood, and he enjoys working with families over many years. Dr. Al-Harastani looks forward to helping each patient grow and flourish.

 

Sara Lewis, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner offering telehealth appointments to patients throughout the state of Florida at Lewis Family Psychiatric in Wellington, Florida. She works with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults to address various social, emotional, and behavioral issues. 

Sara Lewis received her undergraduate degrees from Hahnemann University and Albright College in Reading, Pennsylvania. She obtained her master’s degree as a pediatric nurse practitioner, her post-master’s certificate as a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, and her doctorate in nursing at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. 

Focusing her professional practice on psychiatry, Sara Lewis has received training in psychiatry and pediatric practice, psychopharmacology, general medical issues, and psychotherapy. She has expertise and experience in treating most brain-based illnesses, including mood disorders, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression and attention disorders. Sara Lewis employs evidenced-based treatment strategies in each client’s care. 

Sara's priority is a relationship first. She believes that a healthy, caring relationship with a medical professional that knows you as a person is the most critical aspect of care and makes the relationship a priority in your treatment. 

Sara prides herself on having a “first-name practice” in which she knows all her patients, schedules appointments herself, and will recognize you when you call.

Born with a life threatening condition, Dr. Centers experienced the challenges of the current healthcare system from an early age. Due to this extremely rare condition called Moebius Syndrome his family was told that he may never speak, never walk, never smile, or be able to attend school - his family sought out alternatives. Having seven surgeries by the age of seven years old, Dr. Centers desired a more compassionate, effective, and holistic way to treat patients than the current system. This began Dr. Centers lifelong quest to find better, compassionate, and more effective healing modalities for children. It resulted in Dr. Centers choice to become an osteopathic doctor, his focus on integrative and whole person medicine, and his commitment to finding the most effective, leading edge therapies . He is an internationally known pediatrician, specializing in Integrative Medicine & Pediatrics to help heal children. www.drshawn.org

Arlene Harrington, MD, is a pediatrician practicing at Chesterfield Pediatrics in Midlothian, Virginia. Her mission is to provide exceptional care to her patients and their families. 

Dr. Harrington earned her undergraduate degree from the College of Charleston in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1992. She then completed her medical degree at St. George University School of Medicine in True Blue, Grenada, in 1996. She served her residency at Winthrop University Hospital in Mineola, New York, and has been in practice in Richmond since 1999. Her specialties include treating children with asthma and allergies, and behavioral issues. She also enjoys performing office procedures.

Dr. Harrington is a mother of four children, including a set of twins. In her spare time outside the office, she enjoys skiing, sailing, swimming, fishing, and traveling with her family.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Harrington and the team at Chesterfield Pediatrics, call the office or book an appointment online today.

Dr. Patel is the Lead Physician at Hello Pediatrics.

She completed her Pediatric Residency at VCU medical center and joined Hello Pediatrics in 2022. Prior to that obtained a doctorate from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a bachelor’s from Virginia Commonwealth University in Biomedical Engineering.

My practice interests include well checks, preventive care, newborn care, and telemedicine.  

I enjoy spending time with friends and family while exploring new places for an adventure. My objective is to cultivate a setting where a collaborative approach among team members is highly valued when it comes to making shared decisions about the care and handling of patients.

Abdullah Sharaf, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician at American Pediatrics in Corona, California. Dr. Sharaf is a highly trained physician who has extensive experience in pediatric care, and he holds board certification in obesity medicine. 

He completed his residency at E.W. Sparrow Hospital through Michigan State University. Prior to joining American Pediatrics, he worked at Henry Ford Hospital. 

Dr. Sharaf joined the practice family in 2022, and he has dedicated his professional life to helping children maintain their health as they grow up. With a strong focus on preventive health, he strives to help your child reduce their risk of chronic diseases, like obesity, through education and helping them take a proactive approach.  

Every child deserves a childhood where they can enjoy every moment. Dr. Sharaf is happy to help your child reach their full potential by setting them up for success. Whether your child needs pediatric or adolescent care in English or Arabic, he always makes sure to address their health concerns fully.