Meet Your Team
Our team includes doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified diabetes educators, dietitians and social workers. We stay in close communication with you – and with each other – as we care for your child.
Teams
Doctors
Endocrinologists are doctors who specialize in how hormones regulate the body. All of our endocrinologists are board certified or board eligible in pediatric endocrinology. They can diagnose and treat the full range of hormone-related conditions in children and teens.
Advanced practice providers
Advanced practice providers (APPs) include advanced registered nurse practitioners (ARNPs) and physician assistants (PAs) with special training and education to diagnose and treat patients.
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Karen E Aitken, ARNP
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Catherine Cunningham, ARNP
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Jessica Tashay Johnson, ARNP
Nurses
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Faiza Abaroone, BSN, RN
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Deann Atkins, BSN, RN, CDCES, NLMNC
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Tiffany Butts, RN
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Eric Cohen, BSN, RN
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Mackenzie Dodds, RN
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Anne Dulong, RN, CDE
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Ellen Fischer, BSN, RN
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Thea Hollingsworth, BSN, RN
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Caroline Hudders, RN, MS, CDE
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Cecilia Izzo, RN, BSN, MS, CDE
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Chin Kok, RN
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Maia Loeffler, BSN , RN
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Shaneen Ludwar, BSN, RN
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Jessie Lunceford, BSN, RN
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Courtney Matyas, RN, CDE
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Mike Myers, BSN, RN, CDCES
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Amanda Peters, RN, BSN, CDE
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Brittany Russell, MSN, RN
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Emalie Sherrell, RN
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Cindi Smith, RN, BSN, CDE
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Michelle Trotter, MBA, BSN, RN
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Cari Witruk, RN, BSN, CDE
Dietitians
Dietitians work with you and your child on a plan for nutritional health, growth and development.
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Tran A Hang, MS, RDN, CD, CDE
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Katrina Hoch, MS, RDN, CD
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Elena Ralph, MPH, RDN, CD
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Michele R Rimmer, RDN
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Zachary Van Wagner, MS, RD, CD
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Hannah Jane Wilcox, MSN, RDN, CD
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Paula Pik Wah Woo, MEd, RDN, CD, CDCES
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Cheryl Marie Woods, MS, RDN, CD, CDCES
Family Support
Our social workers are skilled counselors who provide emotional support and help families get the resources they need.
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Maryross Olanday, MSW, LSWAIC
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Alia Paget, MSW, LSWAIC
Child Life
Certified Child Life Specialists provide evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation, and education that reduce fear, anxiety, and pain for children and youth.
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Megan Lauritzen, BS, CCLS
Psychology
Our psychologist works exclusively with AYA (Adolescent/Young Adult) patients to diagnose and treat mental health issues that affect thoughts, emotions, or behavior. Psychologists draw from science to treat problems with evidence based talking and behavioral therapy. They have a doctoral degree (PhD or PsyD) in the study of the mind and behavior rather than in the study of medicine. For this reason, they do not prescribe medicine.
Contact Us
For more information, contact the Endocrinology and Diabetes Program at 206-987-2640. If you would like an appointment, ask your child’s primary care provider to refer you.
Providers, see how to refer a patient.