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We are affiliated with many hospitals in the valley. We do newborn rounds at Banner Thunderbird, John C. Lincoln North Mountain, Arrowhead, Banner Good Samaritan, St. Joseph’s, and Phoenix Baptist hospitals. We admit our sick children to Banner Thunderbird, Phoenix Children’s, St. Joseph’s, and John C. Lincoln Deer Valley hospitals.
Dr. Magalnick has been involved in the community for many years. He currently serves as Chairman of Pediatrics at the John C. Lincoln hospital system and Chairman of the Maternal and Child Health Committee for the Arizona Medical Association. He is also the physician evaluator for Arizona Long Term Care (ALTCS) and a medical liaison for Make-a-Wish of Central and Southern Arizona. He is a board member of the Arizona Children’s Association, Ryan’s House, and New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development. In addition, Dr. Magalnick is the team physician for the United States Figure Skating Team and has traveled with them throughout the world. He has also served on the Council on School Health for the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- License: Arizona, Board Certified Pediatrics
- Education:
- 1976: Residency in Psychiatry, University of Maryland Hospital
- 1975: Residency in Pediatrics, University of Maryland Hospital
- 1971: MD, cum laude, Downstate Medical School, State University of New York
- 1967: BA, Biology, Harpur College
- License: Arizona, Board Certified Pediatrics
- Education:
- 1985: Residency in Pediatrics, Phoenix Hospitals Affiliated Pediatric Program
- 1982: MD, University of Arizona
- 1978: BS, Biology, Northern Arizona University
Dr. Herchold serves the community as Vice Chairman of Pediatrics at Arrowhead Hospital and has served on other such committees in the past. He speaks fluent Polish.
- License: Arizona, Board Certified Pediatrics
- Education:
- 1982: Residency in Pediatrics, Children’s Hospital of New Jersey
- 1979: MD, Academy of Medicine, Poznan, Poland
- 1973: BA, Biology, Lafayette College
Dr. Serbin serves on the Pediatrics Committee at Phoenix Children’s Hospital and has served on many other committees in the past. He also speaks Spanish.
- License: Arizona, Board Certified Pediatrics
- Education:
- 1997: Residency in Pediatrics, Phoenix Children’s Hospital/Maricopa Medical Center Pediatric Residency Program
- 1994: MD, University of Arizona
- 1990: BA, Chemistry, Pomona College
Dr. Kleiner has recently completed two terms as Chairman of Pediatrics at Arrowhead Hospital.
- License: Arizona, Board Certified Pediatrics
- Education:
- 1997: Residency in Pediatrics, Oregon Health Sciences University
- 1994: MD, University of Arizona
- 1990: BS, Molecular/Cellular Biology, cum laude, University of Arizona
Dr. Arroyo is fluent in Spanish.
- License: Arizona, Board Certified Pediatrics
- Education:
- 1989: Aerospace Medicine primary course, USAF School of Aerospace Medicine
- 1982: Residency in Pediatrics, Wright State University Affiliated Hospitals
- 1977: Pediatric Internship, Regional Hospital, Caguas, Puerto Rico
- 1976: MD, Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- 1971: Pre-medical certification, University of Puerto Rico
Dr. Mitra serves the community as Chairman of Pediatrics at Arrowhead Hospital. In addition, he volunteers his time as a pediatrician at the Midwestern University homeless shelter clinic. He also enjoys his role as a preceptor for Family Medicine residents and medical students. Dr. Mitra speaks Bengali and Spanish.
- License: Arizona, Board Certified Pediatrics
- Physician Education:
- 2001: Residency in Pediatrics, Phoenix Children’s Hospital/Maricopa Medical Center Pediatric Residency Program
- 1998: MD, West Virginia University
- 1994: BA, Biology, University Honors Scholar, West Virginia University
Dr. Nemivant is fluent in Spanish.
- License: Arizona, Board Certified Pediatrics, Board Certified Internal Medicine
- Education:
- 1998: Residency in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, Good Samaritan/Phoenix Children’s Hospital Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program
- 1994: MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine
- 1990: BA, University of Illinois
Dr. Funcke currently serves as a board member of Reach Out and Read AZ, a sub-committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She also is fluent in Spanish.
- License: Arizona, Board Certified Pediatrics
- Education:
- 1997: Residency in Pediatrics, University of California, San Diego
- 1994: MD, Cornell University Medical College
- 1989: BS, Biology, summa cum laude, San Diego State University
Dr. Montion is active in the community by serving as a medical advisor for the Make-a-Wish Foundation and volunteering at the Midwestern University homeless shelter clinic. She has also made recurring appearances as a pediatric consultant for the Arizona Midday television program. Dr. Montion speaks Spanish.
- License: Arizona, Board Certified Pediatrics
- Education:
- 2002: Residency in Pediatrics, Phoenix Children’s Hospital/Maricopa Medical Center Pediatric Residency Program
- 1999: MD, Michigan State University
- 1994: BS, Biology, University of California, Los Angeles
Dr. Magalnick is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Arizona chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Greater Phoenix Pediatric Society.
- License: Arizona, Board Certified Pediatrician
- Education:
- 2012: Residency in Pediatrics, Phoenix Children's Hospital/Maricopa Medical Center Pediatric Residency Program
- 2009: DO, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
- 2003: BS, Molecular and Cellular Biology, cum laude, University of Arizona
Ms. Kelley has been practicing pediatrics since 1980. She attended the Child Health Associate Physician Assistant Program at the University of Colorado. She has also completed five years of intensive pediatric education. She has remained certified by the National Commission of Certification for Physician’s Assistants. Ms. Kelley is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Arizona State Association of Physicians’ Assistants. She is licensed by the Arizona Joint Board of Medical Examiners and is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
- License: Arizona
Ms. Drummond attended New Mexico Military Institute, where she received an eAssociate’s degree in Liberal Arts and was commissioned as an Officer in the United States Army Reserves. She is currently the President of the Arizona Alumni Chapter. Ms. Drummond later attended Arizona State University and received a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Nursing and completed Arizona State University’s Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program. She is also employed at Phoenix Children’s Hospital as an IV nurse specialist and participates in Diabetes camp and Camp Honor (for children with hemophilia and HIV).
- License: Arizona
Cherilyn is an Arizona native. She attended Arizona State University for her undergraduate degree. She then went on to attend Midwestern University for her Master's in Physician Assistant studies. She is licensed and certified by the Arizona Medical Board and the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She enjoys working with children and watching them grow.
- Practice Manager at Pediatrix
- Ms. Gomez has been in the Medical Practice Management field for twenty-five years, the last fourteen of which have been with Pediatrix. She is a member of the Medical Group Management Association and the American Association of Healthcare Administrative Management.
- Clinical Coordinator at Pediatrix