Dr. Alverson is Professor of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University.  He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from Yale University in 1992 and his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania in 1999, followed by pediatric residency training at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he also served as Chief Resident and developed an enduring focus on medical education and evidence-based inpatient pediatrics. After spending 2 years as an attending in the emergency department at HealthONE hospital in Denver, Colorado, he joined the faculty at Brown University in 2005, where for seventeen years he progressed through the academic ranks, achieving Full Professor of Pediatrics and Medical Science in 2017. While at Brown, he assumed senior educational and academic leadership roles, including Division Director of Pediatric Hospital Medicine and Clerkship Director for Pediatrics. In 2022 he became as Residency Program Director and Vice Chair for Education at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University and Nemours Children’s Hospital–Delaware, leading major curricular redesign efforts and strengthening trainee scholarly productivity. In October 2025, Dr. Alverson joined the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine as Director of the Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship, bringing with him a sustained record of educational scholarship, national leadership, and progressive responsibility across multiple academic medical centers. Dr. Alverson has been awarded over 30 teaching awards over his career from medical students, residents and faculty.

Dr. Kamran Ahmed specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. He provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for children with eye problems.

Dr. Ahmed appreciates the cutting-edge technology available at Phoenix Children's because he believes it enables him to safely deliver better visual outcomes to his patients. While the advanced technology was certainly a draw, Dr. Ahmed explains that his decision to join the Phoenix Children's team was about much more. "The people who work here truly care about children, and it shows in the dedication that everyone has to the institution," he says.

After earning his medical degree with distinction in research from the University of Texas-Southwestern in Dallas, Texas, Dr. Ahmed completed his ophthalmology residency at Wake Forest Baptist Health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He then completed a pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.

Dr. Ahmed is affiliated with numerous professional groups, including the American Board of Ophthalmology, the Arizona Ophthalmological Society and the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

In addition to his practice, Dr. Ahmed is an assistant professor at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. He also serves as a reviewer for the American Journal of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Ahmed has been named to America's Best Doctors - Top Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Strabismus Specialist since 2020.

To further understanding in the field of ophthalmology, Dr. Ahmed has taken part in research and has had multiple publications covering a wide range of pediatric eye health topics.

Ophthalmology was not a field that Dr. Ahmed had considered (or even heard of) until he volunteered at an eye hospital and school for the blind in the mountains of Northern Pakistan. He saw firsthand how much of an impact treatment had on the patients' lives. "Restoring vision to children is one of the most gratifying experiences a person can have," he explains.

Dr. Ahmed is dedicated to helping patients have the best vision possible - now and for the rest of their lives. "I want patients and their families to know that I care about them first. Then, I use my knowledge and skills to provide the highest quality of care," he explains.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Ahmed enjoys spending time with his family and friends as well as volunteering at his mosque and with community projects. He also loves to travel and practice Brazilian jiujitsu.

Monica Abdelnour, MD, MSCI, is a pediatric infectious disease specialist at Phoenix Children's. She provides expert care for a wide range of infections, from common illnesses to complex conditions.

Dr. Abdelnour emphasizes safe, effective treatments that minimize unnecessary antibiotic use and promote long-term health.

She earned her medical degree from the University of Galway in Galway, Ireland, and completed her pediatric residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois, where she served as chief resident. She then pursued a fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, where she also earned a master's degree in clinical investigation and was named Scholar of the Year.

A dedicated researcher and educator, Dr. Abdelnour has published and presented extensively on optimizing care while reducing antibiotic overuse and misuse. She is a member of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Outside of work, Dr. Abdelnour enjoys hiking, swimming, camping, and spending time with her husband, child and two dogs.

Dr. Beaumont is a general pediatrician in the Division of Primary, Complex Care and Adolescent Medicine at Phoenix Children's Hospital. Dr. Beaumont completed her undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Illinois. She then completed an internal medicine/pediatric residency at Phoenix Children's Hospital/Banner Good Samaritan Hospital in 2004. Dr. Beaumont also completed a fellowship in integrative medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine. She has been practicing in the Pediatric Clinic since 2005. 

Dr. Beaumont is passionate about adolescent health care and is currently the Adolescent Rotation Program Director. She works with homeless youth on the Crews'n Health mobile and serves as the center physician at Phoenix Job Corps. Dr. Beaumont helped create and currently works in the Outpatient Complex Pain Program at Phoenix Children's Hospital. 

When not at work she enjoys spending time with her husband, Doug and her two children. They stay active hiking and playing soccer as well as cooking in the kitchen.

PCH Cardiologist, staff for 8 years now, covers multiple clinical sites (Yuma, Kingman, Flagstaff, Valleywise Clinic) 

Medical School: University of North Dakota-School of Medicine 

Pediatric Residency: Medical University of South Carolina 

Prior to Fellowship:  

-General Pediatrician for 6 years in the Indian Health Service (Nevada, Arizona)  

-Previous Member of AAP Committee on Native American Child Health  

Cardiology Fellowship: University of Minnesota  

-Cardiology Fellowship interest on Preventative Cardiology that includes Obesity, HTN, Dyslipidemia, Insulin Resistance  

Member of NLA (National Lipid Association) and Member of NLA-Committee on Pediatric Dyslipidemia  

Articles on Pediatric Lipid Screening Implementation and Imaging Techniques in Pediatric Dyslipidemia  

Serves on Medical Board for emerging Lipid Biotech Company in the development of new cholesterol medications  

Member of the PCH Obesity Interest Group and Member of PCH developing Bariatric Program  

Enjoying playing soccer & member of PCH Cardiology Soccer Team and enjoys Hip Hop Dancing on Monday nights. 

Randon T. Hall, MD, is an orthopedic physician specializing in sports medicine, concussion and fracture management. He approaches patient care with empathy and focuses on listening to patients' and families' unique needs and concerns. Growing up as the child of two teachers inspired Dr. Hall to become a constant learner. Like his parents, he has a passion for teaching, knowing that educating patients and their families plays an essential role in developing a plan to get athletes back to the activities they love. As a lifelong athlete, he knows how important staying active and playing sports are to youths. "Whether competing for a state championship or simply living a healthy lifestyle, sports can transform the lives of young people," says Dr. Hall. He's passionate about the impact he can have on his patients' ability to be active and achieve their goals. "I love the motivation young athletes have to get better and get back to what they enjoy," says Dr. Hall. "The ability to assist with their recovery never gets old. It's awesome to see my patients grow and mature." Dr. Hall values Phoenix Children's focus on the health of pediatric patients. He believes centering all resources on pediatric and adolescent patient care improves outcomes.

When he's not caring for patients, Dr. Hall turns his attention to his family and being the best husband and father he can be. He loves spending time with them on traveling adventures.

Candrice R. Heath, MD, FAAP, FAAD is an Associate Professor of Dermatology at Howard University. She is triple board-certified in Dermatology, Pediatrics, and Pediatric Dermatology and maintains a clinical practice that includes both children and adults.  

She earned her undergraduate degree at Wake Forest University and her medical degree at the University of Virginia. She completed a pediatric residency at Emory University, followed by two dermatology clinical research fellowships while practicing as a pediatrician. She then completed dermatology residency at Mt. Sinai St. Luke’s-Roosevelt in New York City and pediatric dermatology fellowship at Johns Hopkins.  

Dr. Heath is a nationally recognized speaker and a clinical researcher focused on both pediatric and adult dermatology. Her past leadership roles include serving with the Pediatric Dermatology Research Alliance Skin of Color and Pigmentary Disorders Group, the American Academy of Dermatology Diversity Committee, Skin of Color Society, and the Heath Health Foundation for Education and Research. To support her development as a clinical researcher and work in scarring alopecia, she received Career Development Awards from the Dr. Robert A. Winn Excellence in Clinical Trials Award, established by the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation, and the Skin of Color Society.   

Her interests include atopic dermatitis, central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, traction alopecia, and patient-centered culturally sensitive communication. Dr. Heath has published several scientific journal articles, been invited to speak widely, appeared in media, and spends countless hours mentoring and creating far reaching educational initiatives positively impacting both learners and patients.   

Dr. Heath loves being a dermatologist and her passion for patients exudes from her soul. Dr. Heath divides her time between her roles as a grant-funded clinical researcher, clinician, educator, and leader in various dermatology organizations, while also dedicating time to her family.  

Dr. Neilson has been Division Chief of Genetics and Metabolism for 7 years.  Dr. Neilson attended medical school at Oregon Health Sciences University.  After that, he completed a combined pediatrics and genetics residency at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, OH.  Following that, Dr. Neilson was faculty at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for nearly 10 years.  Dr. Neilson has had gene discovery research programs for acute necrotizing encephalopathy, neurologic disorders, and also hypermobility and connective tissue disorders.  Dr. Neilson’s has developed a genetics residency program at Phoenix Children’s with the hope of expanding genetics resources throughout the state of Arizona

Jane Oski is a general pediatrician with a 32-year history of providing care to infants, children and adolescents on the Navajo Nation and Hopi lands. She completed medical school and pediatric residency at Johns Hopkins University Medical School and subsequently received her MPH at the Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. In addition to her clinical work, she has worked for the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health investigating the efficacy and effectiveness of the 7-valent conjugate pneumococcal vaccine, she has been a long-term member of the AAP Committee on Native American Child Health and she served for multiple years as an Editorial Board member of The Journal of Pediatrics.  Her passions are centered on the equitable delivery of care in under-resourced and rural communities. 

Dr. Parks is a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist who specializes in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. She received her medical degree from Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine and Masters of Public Health from the University of Arizona. She completed OB/GYN residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA and then went on to complete her fellowship in Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology at Phoenix Children’s. She is now practicing full time as a Gynecologist at Phoenix Children’s. Education and research are central to her practice, mentoring future physicians as the assistant program director and research chair of the Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology department. She participates in various committees with the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology and serves as a consultant for Special Olympics Arizona.  

When she's not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, running and cycling. 

Alok Patel is a pediatric hospitalist, medical journalist, on-camera expert, producer, and devotee of creative, engaging science communication tactics. He currently serves as the Faculty Director of Communications for the Department of Pediatrics. Through this role, he helps coordinate creative media strategies for awareness, education, advocacy, recruitment and more. 

Dr. Patel has extensive experience in broadcast journalism, on-camera work, script writing, podcast hosting, media consulting, and designing social media campaigns and hopes to lend these skills to his work in public health messaging. He currently works as a pediatric hospitalist within the department of pediatrics at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. 

Dr. Dorothee (Dang) Newbern specializes in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes. She is the Medical Director of the Cardiometabolic Assessment, Research and Education (CARE) program and serves as a clinician and endocrine expert in several multidisciplinary programs at Phoenix Children's, including the Survivor Clinic and the 22q Clinic. 

Dr. Newbern was inspired to become a physician because it combines her love for science and helping others in a concrete and meaningful way. She decided to pursue endocrinology when she was diagnosed with a parathyroid adenoma in medical school. She's fascinated by how hormones affect nearly all functions in the body. 

As a physician, Dr. Newbern believes her role is to empower her patients and families to optimize their health. She strives for open communication, mutual understanding and consensus building, so that she and her patients can work as a team to achieve their goals. 

Born in France, Dr. Newbern moved to North Carolina when she was 15. She relocated to Phoenix when her husband, a neuroscientist, obtained a tenured position at Arizona State University. With Phoenix Children's being the only stand-alone children's hospital in the state and one of the largest children's healthcare systems in the country, she knew it was where she wanted to be. 

After obtaining her undergraduate degree from Duke University, Dr. Newbern earned her medical degree from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She went on to complete her internship, residency and fellowship at Duke University Medical Center. She holds both a general pediatrics and a pediatric endocrinology certification from the American Board of Pediatrics. 

At Phoenix Children's, Dr. Newbern has been able to pursue and achieve her career goals, which includes focusing on her clinical skills, being a leader in medical education, and participating in scholarly and academic activities including research and quality improvement. She's also enthusiastic about her role as a mentor to medical students, residents, fellows and junior faculty. Under her tutelage, all Phoenix Children's pediatric fellowship graduates from 2015 through 2021 have joined the faculty. 

Dr. Newbern is chair of the Graduate Medical Education Committee and program director of the Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship at Phoenix Children's. She served as the associate program director of the pediatric residency program from 2017 to 2021 and was awarded the Grace Caputo Mentor of the Year award by residents. She currently serves on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Pediatric Residency Program Evaluation Committee. 

Dr. Newbern has been a long-time member of the Endocrine Society and Pediatric Endocrine Society. She joined the Association of Pediatric Program Directors in 2018. 

Active in research, Dr. Newbern has collaborated to publish on varying topics, including pediatric endocrinology, childhood cancer survivorship and medical education. 

In addition to her publications, Dr. Newbern has also presented on precocious puberty at the 45th Annual Melvin L. Cohen, MD Pediatric Update Conference in 2022; on bone health at the Children's Cancer Network Conference in 2018; and on Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) and Endocrine Disorders at the Phoenix Histiocytosis Patient and Family Regional Meeting in 2017. 

Dr. Newbern is a wife and a mom to two daughters which keeps her busy, but in her free time, Dr. Newbern enjoys hiking, traveling and cooking. She also loves to run and has participated in two half-marathons and in the Ragnar Trail Adventure. 

Patrick Whelan, MD, PhD, is a pediatric rheumatologist at UCLA, adjunct faculty in Molecular Microbiology & Immunology at USC, and Lecturer on Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School.  He runs an interdisciplinary center in Los Angeles for children with neuroimmune disorders.  He lectures in virology at USC and also teaches a Harvard psychology course, "Music and the Mind," on the evolutionary origins of musicality and the role of auditory processing in health and disease. He is a Catholic bioethicist affiliated with the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC, and past president of the Los Angeles Pediatric Society.  He helps organize the society's annual summer program for high school students interested in pursuing careers in pediatrics.