Bradley Kirschner, MD, FAAP

I truly feel "called" to pediatrics. Being able to meet a newborn shortly after birth, and then to watch that child's personality develop over the years is one of the most fun parts of my job—from helping the fearful 3-year-old feel comfortable with an ear exam, to discussing the adolescent's challenges in junior-high, to helping the teen transition to life after high school. I strive to provide patient- and family-centered care; while one treatment might be best for one child and his or her family, that treatment may not be as good for another. The long-term relationships that come with practicing pediatrics allow me to truly know families and to provide this kind of care.