Jonathan Pelletier, MD, is a family man. When he isn’t busy saving the lives of children in his Akron Children’s family, he can be found making memories with his own family. Together, they enjoy outdoor adventures, from berry picking to caving to swimming in Lake Erie at Fairport Harbor. It’s these special moments and watching […]
Archives for 2022
Akron Children’s among top pediatric hospitals in Newsweek list
Akron Children’s has been named one of the top pediatric medical centers in the world for the second year in a row, according to Newsweek’s World’s Best Specialized Hospitals 2023 rankings. Akron Children’s ranked 22nd among the best pediatric hospitals worldwide. There were 200 pediatric hospitals included in the rankings. “It’s an honor to see […]
Dr. Shefali Mahesh new chair of pediatrics
Dr. Shefali Mahesh has been named Dr. Noah Miller Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at Akron Children’s. Dr. Mahesh joined Akron Children’s in 2008 as a pediatric nephrologist, most recently serving as director of Pediatric Nephrology & Dialysis. She is also president of the medical staff. She shares a little more about her new […]
CNP Erin Bujnoch is having a whale of a time as our newest provider in Boardman
Medicine wasn’t always the career path Erin Bujnoch, CNP, thought she would take — marine biologist, veterinarian and pilot also made the list. Though she wasn’t sure growing up which exciting career path she’d wind up taking, she was certain helping someone, or something, would be a big part of her role. That someone, turns […]
Hispanic Heritage Month: Dr. Reinaldo Garcia-Naveiro
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually Sept. 15-Oct. 15. It’s a time to honor and celebrate the culture, heritage and contributions of Hispanic Americans, whose ancestry originates in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. To recognize the month, Dr. Reinaldo Garcia-Naveiro, division director of pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition at Akron […]
Team approach is best for gastroschisis care
When Sarah and Terrell Richardson received the news their daughter, Gabrielle, had gastroschisis, they had no idea what it was or how to help her. Their questions led them at Akron Children’s Maternal Fetal Medicine where they were connected with specialists and a care plan before Gabrielle arrived. “We met with specialists regularly to keep […]
