When she’s not busy inside saving the lives of kids and teens as Akron Children’s newest pediatrician in emergency medicine, Jessica Langston, MD, can be found enjoying life outside. The fresh-air junkie enjoys any adventure outdoors, from hiking, biking and skiing to gardening to kayaking and canoeing. Most recently, Dr. Langston and her husband traveled […]
Pediatrician Dr. Destiny Jamison is passionate about helping kids rise to their potential
Destiny Jamison, DO, is no stranger to sacrifice and hardship. Raised in a single parent household in inner-city Akron, she was the first in her family to graduate from high school and become a doctor, all while waitressing at Bob Evans and helping to raise her niece. She knows firsthand what it’s like to struggle, […]
Pediatrician Dr. Catherine Walker helps kids and families breathe easy
What’s the easiest part of Dr. Catherine Walker’s job? Talking to kids all day, of course! Children are fun, they don’t take themselves too seriously and they often have more insight than we give them credit for, she says. From a baby’s giggles to a preschooler’s joke to a teen’s future goals, kids are what […]
Dr. Hina Fatima feels right at home as Akron Children’s newest pediatrician
Growing up, it wasn’t a question of which career path Dr. Hina Fatima would follow — coming from a family of doctors on both her father’s and mother’s side — but rather which kind of doctor she would become. Not to mention, watching her mother, her hero, treat and support patients throughout her childhood made […]
Pediatrician Dr. Maria Komer is thrilled to treat kids and families in her hometown
From an early age, Dr. Maria Komer always knew she wanted to work in medicine. Though not the traditional path you might think: Caring for animals as a veterinarian was what she envisioned for herself. She has always had a strong affection for animals, but her love for helping and nurturing people, specifically tiny humans, […]
Dr. Aaron Sweeney scores career goal as pediatrician and sports med physician at Akron Children’s
Working for Akron Children’s is a win-win for Dr. Aaron Sweeney. He gets the opportunity to blend his love of pediatric medicine with his passion for all-things sports. As our newest pediatrician and sports medicine physician at Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Boardman, Dr. Sweeney is living out his dream to treat children and teens with minor […]