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Hugh E. Alexander, M.D.

Hugh E. Alexander, M.D. graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 1988. He completed his pediatric residency training at the Children’s Hospital of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Alexander is board certified in pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is married and has 2 sons and a daughter.

Hours

  • Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 - 5:30
  • Wednesday off

Joanne G. DeVore, M.D.

Joanne G. DeVore, M.D. graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1994 and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Virginia Health Science Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. Dr. DeVore is board certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.  She joined The Childrens Clinic in 1997, has been working in a job share position with Dr Lisa Reynolds since 1999.  She particularly enjoys the long term relationships she establishes with her patients and their families.  She finds it rewarding to help parents and their children navigate the journey from infancy to adolescence and watch her patients grow and mature.   Originally from New York, she has been happily settled in Oregon since 1997 and enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing, hiking and camping, as well as volleyball and competing in triathlons.  She is married and has three sons (including twin boys) and a daughter.

Dr. Devore works as a "job-share" partner with Dr. Lisa Reynolds.

Hours

  • Monday & Wednesday: off
  • Tuesday & Friday: 9:00 - 5:30
  • Thursday: 1:00 - 5:30

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R.J. Gillespie, M.D., M.H.P.E.

RJ Gillespie, MD, MHPE graduated from Oregon Health Sciences University in 1997, and completed his residency training at Rush Children Hospital in Chicago, Illinois in 2000. He also completed a year as the Chief resident at Rush in 2001, and received a Master of Health Professions Education from the University of Illinois - Chicago. He is board certified in pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Gillespie serves as the Medical Director of Quality Improvement for the Children's Health Alliance. He is a Master Gardener with the OSU Extension Service, and enjoys backpacking, hiking and cooking.

Hours

  • Monday - Friday: 9:00 - 5:30
  • Tuesday off

 

Iris J. Han, M.D.

Iris Han, M.D. graduated from the University Of South Dakota School Of Medicine in 1996 and completed her pediatric residency at the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota in 1999. Dr. Han is board certified in pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.  Dr. Han finds it especially rewarding to see her patients progress from infancy to their teenage years.  She is married and has a son and a daughter, and with them enjoys hiking, climbing, rafting and skiing.  Her hobbies include violin, reading and eating Haagen-Dazs ice cream.

Dr. Han works as a "job-share" partner with Dr. Smita Tomkoria.

Hours

  • Monday off
  • Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 - 12:00
  • Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 - 5:30

 

Rebecca Nelson, M.D.

Dr. Nelson graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine in 1999. She completed her pediatric residency training at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in 2002 and then moved to Oregon to serve as the Chief Resident at Legacy Emanuel Children’s Hospital. She practiced as a pediatrician at The Vancouver Clinic for 5 years before joining the Children’s Clinic. Dr.Nelson is board certified in pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Nelson enjoys working as a team with patients and their families to provide care in an environment of respect and trust. She believes that communication is important and that part of her job is to provide information and education that can empower families to make choices that effect the health and development of their children. She values the relationships that she develops with her patients and their families and loves watching them grow.

When not working, Dr. Nelson enjoys surfing, camping, playing with her dog, and exploring the outdoors. She speaks conversational Spanish and is working on improving her Spanish skills. Spanish-speaking patients are welcome.

Hours

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

 

William D. Nichols, M.D.

William D. Nichols, M.D. graduated magna cum laude in 1977 from the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He completed his residency training in pediatrics as well as serving a fourth year as Chief Resident and also a fellowship in pediatric chest diseases at the same institution. Dr. Nichols is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric pulmonary diseases and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and of the American Thoracic Society. He is married and has two sons, a daughter and one grandson.  When he’s not working he enjoys a round of golf.  Dr. Nichols and Dodi Wade PNP share a general pediatrics practice at the Peterkort Office. Either one or the other is scheduled five days a week.  Dr. Nichols also sees pulmonary patients at his Emanuel office three mornings a week.

Hours

  • Monday, Tuesday & Friday: 1:00 - 5:30
  • Wednesday off
  • Thursday: 9:00 - 5:30

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Teri L. Pettersen, M.D.

Teri L. Pettersen, M.D. graduated from the University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1985. She completed her pediatric residency at Oregon Health Science University. Dr. Pettersen is board certified in pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She has one daughter.

Dr. Pettersen works as a "job-share" partner with Dr. Catherine Thompson.

Hours

  • Monday off
  • Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00 - 5:30
  • Wednesday: 9:00 - 12(noon)
  • Friday: 9:00 - 5:30

 

Susanne Purnell, M.D.

Susanne Purnell, M.D. graduated from the University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 1990 and completed her pediatric residency at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. in 1993. Dr. Purnell is board certified in pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is married and has a son and a daughter.

Hours

  • Monday, Tuesday & Thursday off
  • Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 - 5:30

Lisa A. Reynolds, M.D.

Lisa A. Reynolds, M.D. has been a Pediatrician at The Children's Clinic since 1995. Before that, she attended medical school at UCLA, did her Pediatric residency at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and served as Chief Resident in Pediatrics at Legacy Emanuel Children's Hospital. Dr. Reynolds seems to enjoy practice even more with every year as she is watches her patients grow and develop, welcome their baby siblings and evolve into independent young men and women. She feels privileged to be a part of their lives and to hopefully help her patients and their families along the way.  Of note, she realizes she spends much of the day smiling as she interacts with her patients.

She grew up in the Chicago area but always longed to "go west".  And, as an avowed Oregonian, she enjoys hiking, cross-country skiing and reading.  She lives with her husband, Dave, and their two sons, Jack and Hank.

Dr. Reynolds works as a "job-share" partner with Dr. Joanne DeVore. They each work 2-1/2 days a week, so one of them is always in the office (except when they travel, etc).

Hours

  • Monday & Wednesday: 9:00 - 5:30
  • Tuesday & Friday off
  • Thursday: 9:00 - 12(noon)

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Edward M. Richman, M.D.

Edward Richman, M.D. graduated from Washington University Medical School in St. Louis in 1971.  He did his residency in pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.  Dr. Richman is board certified and a fellow of the American Board of Pediatrics.  He has 3 children, 1 daughter and 2 sons, and 3 grandchildren.  Dr. Richman enjoys teaching his parents and patients about medicine and about how they can help to maintain their health.  He has been gratified to see his young patients grow up to become adults and parents and takes pleasure in seeing their children now.  Away from the office, he enjoys athletics, reading (especially with his book club), gardening, playing with his computers, and, when he has a chance, to play with his grandchildren.

Dr. Richman works as a "job-share" partner with Dr. Beverly Wittkopp. 

Hours

  • Monday, Wednesday & Thursday off
  • Tuesday and Friday: 9:00 - 5:30

 

Catherine W. Thompson, M.D., M.S.

Catherine W. Thompson, M.D., M.S. graduated from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1982 and completed her pediatric residency at Oregon Health Sciences University. Dr. Thompson is board certified in pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is married and has a son and two daughters.

Dr. Thompson works as a "job-share" partner with Dr. Teri Pettersen.

Hours

  • Monday: 9:00 - 5:30
  • Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00 - 12(noon)
  • Wednesday: 1:00 - 5:30
  • Friday off

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Smita Tomkoria, M.D.

Smita Tomkoria, M.D. graduated from the University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 1997. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore. She is board certified in Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Tomkoria is married and has one daughter and one son.  She enjoys caring for children from infancy into adulthood and working together with patients and their families to promote wellness and treat disease.  Scientific research and evidence-based information are the foundation for her practice.  Dr. Tomkoria has a special interest in international health and has been involved with Health Volunteers Overseas.  In her free time she enjoys yoga, crossword puzzles, being outdoors and spending time with her family.

Dr. Tomkoria works as a "job-share" partner with Dr. Iris Han.

Hours

  • Monday: 9:00 - 5:30
  • Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00 - 5:30
  • Wednesday & Friday off

Beverly L. Wittkopp, M.D.

Beverly L. Wittkopp, M.D. graduated in 1971 from the University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison, Wisconsin and completed her pediatric residency at Duke University, Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Wittkopp is board certified in pediatrics and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is married and has a son and a daughter.

Dr. Wittkopp works as a "job-share" partner with Dr. Edward Richman.

Hours

  • Monday, Tuesday & Friday off
  • Wednesday & Thursday: 9:00 - 5:30

Dodi L.T. Wade, R.N., M.S.N., C.P.N.P.

Dodi L.T. Wade, R.N., M.S.N., C.P.N.P. completed her Masters of Science in nursing and her pediatric nurse practitioner training at the University of Virginia in 1998. Dodi is certified by the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses and is a Fellow of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. She is married and has a daughter and a son.

Hours

  • Monday, Tuesday & Friday: 9:00 - 12 noon
  • Wednesday: 9:00 - 5:30
  • Off on Thursday

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