Expectant Edmonton moms can be overwhelmed with choices when deciding what is best for their babies. You could spend hours deliberating on whether to choose cloth diapering or using disposables — or pick the perfect nursery themes. For the most part, after your 6-week check-up with an Edmonton & area midwife, you can opt for your family doctor or a pediatrician to continue care for your child. Choosing the right doctor for your child(ren) can be daunting. Here is a helpful list of expert Edmonton Pediatricians that can help you give the right diagnoses for your kids and also know how to build rapport with your little ones!
11 Mother-Friendly Edmonton Pediatricians
My (retired) Hypnodoula personally recommends a lot of the following Edmonton Pediatricians. She understood how anxious I was when my two children were younger. My kids had Dr. Pierse at the Tawa Centre but he retired in 2021. Only Edmonton Pediatricians accepting new patients are listed on this blog article.
Dr. Alnoor Ganji
Ellwood Walk-in Pediatric Medical Clinic
216, 91 Street SW Edmonton
780-756-2786
Dr. Ganji is a well-known pediatrician in Alberta, loved by both Edmonton parents and patients. Dr. Ganji has over 21 years of experience as a pediatrician in Canada; 7 of which is at the current Edmonton pediatrician clinic in the Ellwood community. Walk-in patients are seen by appointment and telephone consults. Dr Ganji has a special interest in asthma, eczema, and bowel diseases.
Dr. Christopher Ewing
14101 West Block Dr NW Unit 204, Edmonton, AB T5N 1L5
780-454-8857
Dr. Ewing is an Edmonton pediatrician and respirologist, renowned for his professional bedside manners and patient-centred approach. He specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and management of respiratory conditions in kids:
- asthma
- chronic lung diseases
- other respiratory disorders
Dr. Nilcia DeSouza
Dr. DeSouza is currently practicing at a collaborative clinic in Edmonton called Qurely Clinics at both the north and south clinics.
Dr. De Souza holds a PhD in Pediatrics and has a post-doctoral in Allergy & Immunology. She has worked as a pediatrician in Alberta and Ontario for over 20 years. Dr DeSouza is accepting new patients with a referral. Her special interest is in Respirology.
Dr. Ian Adatia
#207, 14101 West Block Dr NW, Edmonton, AB T5N 1L8
Dr. Adatia helps support children with congenital or acquired cardiac disease from birth to 18 years of age at this Edmonton heart & echo clinic.
Dr. Raphael Sharon
228 MEADOWLARK SHOPPING RD NW, Edmonton, AB T5R 5W9
Dr. Sharon has been a pediatrician for over 20 years. He is currently part of an Edmonton pediatric clinic team in Meadowlark. He has a special interest in kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Other services that Meadowlark Pediatric Clinic provide: wart treatment, travel vaccines, ear flushes, rapid strep test, rapid flu test.
The website currently states that Meadowlark Pediatric Clinic is not accepting any new patients other than siblings of existing patients.
Dr. Evan Harris
Walter C Mackenzie Health Sciences Centre
Dr. Harris believes in a collaborative approach to your kids’ healthcare. This means involving families in decision-making ensures parents are empowered in the outcomes. Dr. Harris primarily works at the Stollery at the U of A Hospital. Some of his services include: routine checks, physical examinations, prescriptions, vaccinations, keeping track of developmental milestones, diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries as well as educating parents about proper childcare.
Dr. Eileen Estrabillo
Stollery Children’s Hospital
8440 112 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6G 2B7
780-407-8822
Dr. Estrabillo also has a kind and empathetic approach to patient care. Dr. Eileen has been a pediatrician for over 10 years at the Stollery Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Isabellee Chapados
#505, 8215 112 St Edmonton AB T6G 2C8
780-432-1414
Dr. Chapados is a pediatrician at the University of Alberta neighbourhood specializing in endocrinology. She may be able to help your kids with: growth disorders, diabetes management, thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, metabolic disorders, and more. Dr. Chapados is fluent in both English and French. She is taking patients by referral only.
Dr. Sanjay Taparia
51 Inglewood Dr Unit 206, St Albert, AB T8N 1B4
780-569-5470
Dr. Sanjay Taparia is a highly rated pediatrician in St Albert. Dr. Taparia is fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi. Some of the conditions he manages are: headaches, febrile seizures, infectious diseases, respiratory disorders, developmental disorders, allergies, behavioural disorders, and skin, join, & muscle concerns.
Dr. Jagdeep Singh Brar
Suite 201 to 203, 2603 Hewes Way, Edmonton T6L 6W6
780-756-9677
Dr. J Brar is currently accepting new patients with referral letters. He founded the Pediatric Clinic, which offers care from newborn to complex children’s medical needs. It appears that there are a few selective Saturday appointment time slots available for parents who work during weekdays. Here are some of the services offered by Dr. Brar:
- Ear Syringing
- Travel vaccines
- Tongue Tie (only for newborns)
- Management of Behaviour issues
- Child Disability Tax Credit Forms
- CRA Letters
- School Notes (eg. Sick notes or Authorization Forms for Prescription Medication)
- ADHD and Complex Pediatric health conditions
Dr. Don McConnell
10430 61 Avenue Northwest Suite 202, Second floor, Edmonton, AB T6H 1M4
780-436-9899
While this Allendale Edmonton pediatric clinic is no longer accepting new patients for general pediatrics, they are accepting pediatric dermatology patients. Chickadee Pediatrics & Dermatology can help manage children’s skin conditions: acne, atopic dermatitis, alopecia areata, haemangiomas, psoriasis and more.
Deciding on one of the Edmonton Pediatricians for Your Family
Finding the right pediatrician for your little one can be intimidating. In an attempt to write this blog post, I have listed Edmonton pediatricians who are still accepting patients. So, you will always have the best care for your little one.
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