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Pediatricians Accepting Optum

18 verified pediatricians across the U.S. accept Optum. Profiles cover focus areas including Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, and Pediatric Critical Care. Common hospital affiliations include Dayton Children's Hospital, Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Prisma Health.

John Pascoe

John Pascoe, MD

Pediatrics

Dayton, OH30+ years
Karen Ratliff-Schaub

Karen Ratliff-Schaub, MD

Lead Autism Specialist, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Columbus, OH
Heidi Feldman

Heidi Feldman, MD, PHD

Ballinger-Swindells Endowed Professor of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Palo Alto, CA
Steven Coker

Steven Coker, M.D.

Health System Clinician of Emergency Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Winfield, IL
Mohammad Akhtar

Mohammad Akhtar, MD

Health System Clinician of Pediatrics (Hospital-Based Medicine), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Chicago, IL
Maja Katusic

Maja Katusic, MD

Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician

Pediatrics

Rochester, MN
Lillian Jin

Lillian Jin, MD, MPH

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Pediatrics

New York, NY7 years
Michelle Lee

Michelle Lee, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Neurology, School of Medicine

Pediatrics

Portland, OR6 years
Joel Shulkin

Joel Shulkin, M.D., M.P.H.

Staff Physician, Division of Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Pediatrics

St. Petersburg, FL
Christina Buysse

Christina Buysse, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Palo Alto, CA
Angela Maxwell-Horn

Angela Maxwell-Horn, MD

Director, Down Syndrome Clinic; Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Nashville, TN
Rachel Goode

Rachel Goode, MD

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

Pediatrics

Nashville, TN
Lisa Pfitzer

Lisa Pfitzer, MD

Director, Child Abuse Prevention Programs

Pediatrics

Saint Louis, MO
Lauren Goldman

Lauren Goldman, M.D.

Pediatric Sleep Medicine Specialist

Pediatrics

Cleveland, OH
Dianne McBrien

Dianne McBrien, MD

{"Behavioral Health*","Center for Disabilities and Development*"}

Pediatrics

Iowa City, IA30+ years
Luis Torero

Luis Torero, MD

Pediatrics

Winfield, IL
Dannah Raz

Dannah Raz, MD

Division Chief, Developmental Pediatrics; Assistant Clinical Professor, Clinical Series - Child Health, Division of Developmental Pediatrics (University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix)

Pediatrics

Phoenix, AZ10+ years
Neelkamal Soares

Neelkamal Soares, M.D.

Adjunct Clinical Professor of Pediatrics; Leadership Faculty, Mi-LEND Program

Pediatrics

Kalamazoo, MI30+ years

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these pediatricians accept Optum?
Each profile on this page lists Optum among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What Optum plans do these pediatricians accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact Optum plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a pediatrician that takes Optum?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Neurodevelopmental Disabilities, and Pediatric Critical Care. Then verify the specific Optum plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
Use the city links below to drill into a specific market — coverage and wait times vary by region even within the same state.