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Dr. Sami Al-Harastani, affectionately known as Dr. Sami to his patients, is a dedicated and compassionate pediatrician who believes every child deserves the best healthcare to help them thrive. As a driving force behind Lapeer Pediatrics in Lapeer and Harastani Pediatrics in Flint, Michigan, his mission is simple: to provide expert care that shapes a healthy, bright future for every child he sees.
Board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Dr. Sami's journey in medicine began at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine. He completed his pediatric training at Michigan State University, honing his skills at Hurley Children's Hospital in Flint, Michigan—an experience that deepened his passion for caring for children.
At Lapeer Pediatrics and Harastani Pediatrics, Dr. Sami is committed to providing comprehensive, personalized care. From routine checkups and immunizations to managing chronic conditions and developmental concerns, he ensures every child receives the attention they need to grow up strong and healthy.
For Dr. Sami, pediatrics is more than just medicine—it’s about making a lasting impact on families in Lapeer and Genesee County. With warmth, expertise, and a deep sense of responsibility, he strives to help every child reach their full potential.
When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Sami enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and trying new restaurants. Passionate about promoting a healthy lifestyle, he stays active by going to the gym, spending time outdoors, and encouraging wellness in his community.
“With this being my husband and I’s first baby we did a lot of research on different pediatric doctors in the area and I came across Dr. Sami and seen nothing but amazing reviews. Going into our first appointment I was super nervous about if we had picked the right doctor and all I can say is from the moment Dr. Sami introduced himself i was instantly calmed and reassured that we made a great choice! I highly recommend Harastani pediatrics.”
Sydney graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy with her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Prior to completing her Master’s, she earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology with university and departmental honors from Wayne State University.
Her passion for working with children took root during her college years while volunteering in the NICU/PICU at Children's Hospital of Michigan. These experiences, where she offered comfort and care to hospitalized children, solidified her commitment to pediatric healthcare and inspired her to pursue a career in this field as a PA.
Since joining our practice in 2020, Sydney has made it her mission to create a welcoming, safe, and enjoyable environment where children can receive high-quality medical care with confidence and ease.
Outside of work, Sydney enjoys boxing, hiking, and spending time with her family and friends.
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.
“My first time on 4-1-2025 I love it already staff and doctor very friendly I finally found a doctor who would listen to me and not give me the run around about my son having ADHD I would definitely recommend him to anybody I give them 5 stars”
Sydney graduated from the University of Detroit Mercy with her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies. Prior to completing her Master’s, she earned her Bachelor’s in Psychology with university and departmental honors from Wayne State University.
Her passion for working with children took root during her college years while volunteering in the NICU/PICU at Children's Hospital of Michigan. These experiences, where she offered comfort and care to hospitalized children, solidified her commitment to pediatric healthcare and inspired her to pursue a career in this field as a PA.
Since joining our practice in 2020, Sydney has made it her mission to create a welcoming, safe, and enjoyable environment where children can receive high-quality medical care with confidence and ease.
Outside of work, Sydney enjoys boxing, hiking, and spending time with her family and friends.
Dr. Sami Al-Harastani, affectionately known as Dr. Sami to his patients, is a dedicated and compassionate pediatrician who believes every child deserves the best healthcare to help them thrive. As a driving force behind Lapeer Pediatrics in Lapeer and Harastani Pediatrics in Flint, Michigan, his mission is simple: to provide expert care that shapes a healthy, bright future for every child he sees.
Board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, Dr. Sami's journey in medicine began at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine. He completed his pediatric training at Michigan State University, honing his skills at Hurley Children's Hospital in Flint, Michigan—an experience that deepened his passion for caring for children.
At Lapeer Pediatrics and Harastani Pediatrics, Dr. Sami is committed to providing comprehensive, personalized care. From routine checkups and immunizations to managing chronic conditions and developmental concerns, he ensures every child receives the attention they need to grow up strong and healthy.
For Dr. Sami, pediatrics is more than just medicine—it’s about making a lasting impact on families in Lapeer and Genesee County. With warmth, expertise, and a deep sense of responsibility, he strives to help every child reach their full potential.
When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Sami enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and trying new restaurants. Passionate about promoting a healthy lifestyle, he stays active by going to the gym, spending time outdoors, and encouraging wellness in his community.
“With this being my husband and I’s first baby we did a lot of research on different pediatric doctors in the area and I came across Dr. Sami and seen nothing but amazing reviews. Going into our first appointment I was super nervous about if we had picked the right doctor and all I can say is from the moment Dr. Sami introduced himself i was instantly calmed and reassured that we made a great choice! I highly recommend Harastani pediatrics.”
Dr. Sami Al-Harastani
Pediatrician
1083 Suncrest DR,
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Dr. Mohammad Al-Harastani, MD
Pediatrician 18.3 mi
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.
“My first time on 4-1-2025 I love it already staff and doctor very friendly I finally found a doctor who would listen to me and not give me the run around about my son having ADHD I would definitely recommend him to anybody I give them 5 stars”
Faisal Mawri, MD, is a renowned world expert in pediatrics, pediatric emergency medicine, and childhood dermatology. At his practices, in Flint, Grand Blanc, & Davison, Michigan Dr. Mawri is committed to helping his patients, offering short wait times, extended office hours, and compassionate care for a variety of acute and chronic health conditions, including pediatric emergencies.
What makes Dr. Mawri different from most pediatricians? Dr. Mawri graduated #1 in his medical school class, he then completed a 3 year Pediatric residency at Hurley Medical Center as well as a 3 year Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship at C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Mawri has worked in the Pediatric Emergency Department at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Sparrow Health Systems, and Hurley Medical Center.
Prior to going into private practice, Dr. Mawri served as an attending physician and clinical instructor in the pediatric emergency department at Hurley Medical Center. He also worked as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Human Development at Michigan State University.
At Mawri’s Medical Clinics, Dr. Mawri provides a wide range of in-office diagnostics and treatment options for conditions like strep throat, influenza, rashes, and urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Faisal Mawri, MD, is a renowned world expert in pediatrics, pediatric emergency medicine, and childhood dermatology. At his practices, in Flint, Grand Blanc, & Davison, Michigan Dr. Mawri is committed to helping his patients, offering short wait times, extended office hours, and compassionate care for a variety of acute and chronic health conditions, including pediatric emergencies.
What makes Dr. Mawri different from most pediatricians? Dr. Mawri graduated #1 in his medical school class, he then completed a 3 year Pediatric residency at Hurley Medical Center as well as a 3 year Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship at C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Mawri has worked in the Pediatric Emergency Department at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Sparrow Health Systems, and Hurley Medical Center.
Prior to going into private practice, Dr. Mawri served as an attending physician and clinical instructor in the pediatric emergency department at Hurley Medical Center. He also worked as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Human Development at Michigan State University.
At Mawri’s Medical Clinics, Dr. Mawri provides a wide range of in-office diagnostics and treatment options for conditions like strep throat, influenza, rashes, and urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Faisal Mawri, MD, is a renowned world expert in pediatrics, pediatric emergency medicine, and childhood dermatology. At his practices, in Flint, Grand Blanc, & Davison, Michigan Dr. Mawri is committed to helping his patients, offering short wait times, extended office hours, and compassionate care for a variety of acute and chronic health conditions, including pediatric emergencies.
What makes Dr. Mawri different from most pediatricians? Dr. Mawri graduated #1 in his medical school class, he then completed a 3 year Pediatric residency at Hurley Medical Center as well as a 3 year Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship at C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Mawri has worked in the Pediatric Emergency Department at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Sparrow Health Systems, and Hurley Medical Center.
Prior to going into private practice, Dr. Mawri served as an attending physician and clinical instructor in the pediatric emergency department at Hurley Medical Center. He also worked as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Human Development at Michigan State University.
At Mawri’s Medical Clinics, Dr. Mawri provides a wide range of in-office diagnostics and treatment options for conditions like strep throat, influenza, rashes, and urinary tract infections (UTIs).
“DR. CHOUDHARY is fantastic. She listens to your concerns and is very thorough.
I feel like my children are taken care of and in the best of hands with her.”
Faisal Mawri, MD, is a renowned world expert in pediatrics, pediatric emergency medicine, and childhood dermatology. At his practices, in Flint, Grand Blanc, & Davison, Michigan Dr. Mawri is committed to helping his patients, offering short wait times, extended office hours, and compassionate care for a variety of acute and chronic health conditions, including pediatric emergencies.
What makes Dr. Mawri different from most pediatricians? Dr. Mawri graduated #1 in his medical school class, he then completed a 3 year Pediatric residency at Hurley Medical Center as well as a 3 year Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship at C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Mawri has worked in the Pediatric Emergency Department at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Sparrow Health Systems, and Hurley Medical Center.
Prior to going into private practice, Dr. Mawri served as an attending physician and clinical instructor in the pediatric emergency department at Hurley Medical Center. He also worked as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Human Development at Michigan State University.
At Mawri’s Medical Clinics, Dr. Mawri provides a wide range of in-office diagnostics and treatment options for conditions like strep throat, influenza, rashes, and urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Faisal Mawri, MD, is a renowned world expert in pediatrics, pediatric emergency medicine, and childhood dermatology. At his practices, in Flint, Grand Blanc, & Davison, Michigan Dr. Mawri is committed to helping his patients, offering short wait times, extended office hours, and compassionate care for a variety of acute and chronic health conditions, including pediatric emergencies.
What makes Dr. Mawri different from most pediatricians? Dr. Mawri graduated #1 in his medical school class, he then completed a 3 year Pediatric residency at Hurley Medical Center as well as a 3 year Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship at C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Mawri has worked in the Pediatric Emergency Department at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Sparrow Health Systems, and Hurley Medical Center.
Prior to going into private practice, Dr. Mawri served as an attending physician and clinical instructor in the pediatric emergency department at Hurley Medical Center. He also worked as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Pediatrics and Human Development at Michigan State University.
At Mawri’s Medical Clinics, Dr. Mawri provides a wide range of in-office diagnostics and treatment options for conditions like strep throat, influenza, rashes, and urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Preeti Thabolingam, MD, or “Dr. T,” as she’s known around the office, is a board-certified pediatrician at Southfield Pediatric Physicians, PC. Dr. Thabolingam sees patients at the practice’s two convenient office locations in Bingham Farms and Novi, Michigan.
Dr. Thabolingam completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Illinois and went on to receive her medical degree from Ross Medical School. She completed her residency in pediatrics at Hurley Medical Center in Flint, Michigan.
At Southfield Pediatric Physicians, PC, Dr. Thabolingam provides the full scope of pediatric care. She loves working with all pediatric age groups and is passionate about ensuring the health and well-being of children from birth through adulthood. Partnering with parents, she offers personalized treatment to each child in her care.
When she’s not in the office, Dr. Thabolingam enjoys spending time with her family. She and her husband, a local internal medicine doctor, recently welcomed their first child.
Robert Roman, MD, is a pediatrician on the team at Southfield Pediatric Physicians, PC. Dr. Roman provides compassionate care for children throughout Bingham Farms and Novi, Michigan.
Dr. Roman is a native Detroiter. After attending the University of Michigan and receiving a Bachelor of Arts in psychology, he went on to graduate from Wayne State Medical School in 1975. Dr. Roman completed three years of residency at Children’s Hospital of Michigan and is board certified in pediatrics.
Before joining Southfield Pediatric Physicians, PC, Dr. Roman practiced general pediatrics in the area for 40 years. He was the Department Chair for Pediatrics at Providence Hospital for 10 years and on staff at Beaumont Hospital. Dr. Roman has also served on four charity boards and completed 10 medical missions in Zambia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, and Vietnam. He hopes to do more in the near future.
Dr. Roman is happily married to Tammy and has three children, whom he is very proud of. When not involved in practicing medicine, he enjoys weight training, exercising, cooking at the local soup kitchen, volunteering, reading (not social media), and fishing.
Dr. Roman is looking forward to meeting new patients and learning how he can be of service to them in the coming years.
MarySue Sylwestrzak, MD, brings over 25 years of pediatric experience to the team at Southfield Pediatric Physicians, PC. Dr. Sylwestrzak is proud to serve children and their families in Bingham Farms and Novi, Michigan.
After attending Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Dr. Sylwestrzak completed her residency at Children's Hospital of Michigan. She then practiced with Dr. Robert Roman until they merged with Southfield Pediatric Physicians, PC.
While she provides the full scope of pediatric care, Dr. Sylwestrzak has special expertise in obesity, ADD/ADHD, and alternative/complementary medicine. She also holds a certification in herbal medicine. Dr. Sylwestrzak works alongside parents in the care of their children and strives to provide the highest quality of services.
Dr. Sylwestrzak is married and has two grown daughters. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, crafting, and cooking. She speaks a reasonable amount of Spanish and Japanese, with more limited skills in Korean and Ojibwe.
Natalie Blum, DO, is a board-certified pediatrician dedicated to providing compassionate care for children throughout Bingham Farms and Novi, Michigan, at Southfield Pediatric Physicians, PC.
Dr. Blum earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and went on to receive her medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing. Dr. Blum completed her pediatrics residency at St John's Hospital and Medical Center.
At Southfield Pediatric Physicians, PC, Dr. Blum enjoys caring for children of all ages. From routine well-child exams to helping manage conditions such as asthma and allergies, Dr. Blum partners with children and their families from infancy to adulthood to ensure optimal health as they grow and develop.
Dr. Blum is proud to work alongside her father, Dr. Robert Blum, and her grandfather, Dr. George Blum. Southfield Pediatric Physicians, PC, is excited to have three generations of Blums caring for patients.
Suzanne Peplinski, DO, is a compassionate, board-certified pediatrician committed to partnering with families in Bingham Farms and Novi, Michigan, in the care of their children. She brings over a decade of experience to the team at Southfield Pediatric Physicians, PC.
After completing her undergraduate studies at Madonna University in Livonia, Michigan, Dr. Peplinski earned her medical degree from Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing. She completed her residency at St. John Hospital and Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan.
Dr. Peplinski cares for children throughout every stage of their childhood. In addition to providing routine care like physicals and well-child exams, she is also skilled in providing guidance and treatment options for conditions such as allergies, asthma, and ADHD.
When she’s not in the office caring for patients, Dr. Peplinski enjoys spending time with her family. Dr. Peplinski, her husband, and her daughter are all active runners and enjoy going up north for adventures.
Ehud H. Kapen, MD, known to the team at Southfield Pediatric Physicians, PC, as “Dr. Udi,” is a board-certified pediatrician dedicated to providing comprehensive care to children in Bingham Farms and Novi, Michigan.
Dr. Kapen earned his Doctor of Medicine from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan, after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Dr. Kapen then completed his residency in pediatrics at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
Having been in practice for over two decades, Dr. Kapen brings a wealth of experience to the team at Southfield Pediatric Physicians, PC. He cares for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. Dr. Kapen is skilled in the diagnosis of both acute and chronic conditions and partners with parents throughout every step of their child’s healthcare journey.
Dr. Kapen is fluent in both English and Hebrew. He welcomes new patients to Southfield Pediatric Physicians, PC.
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