Jeremy Barnhart, PA-C, DMSc

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus, by Mo Willems
I used to read this to my children when they were little. It encourages interactive storytelling, teaches boundaries, saying "No", but also the power of persuasion. We had a lot of fun with it.

I loved Tonka trucks, Stompers, GI Joe, Transformers, and Star Wars action figures.

My wife Katrina inspires me because she has been my tireless supporter through our years in the military, while I was recovering from wartime military service as a medic and while I studied in school. She was basically a single parent during that time, and she has been the driving force in keeping our family happy and healthy. Now our children are adults, and our family is very close. It is all thanks to her influence and support. I try to follow her example to be patient and kind, even when I am tired from a long day.

Traveling, hiking and being in nature, spotting wildlife, birdwatching, fishing on fly rods, spinning rods, and deep sea fishing, going to the beach, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.

The reason I chose pediatrics is because I love building relationships with families and being present for the growth and development of my patients from their newborn visit to the day they bring their own children back to see me. I feel fulfilled at the end of the day working in pediatrics because I am providing parents with the reassurance and education to build their confidence in providing the best care they can for their own children. Supporting the health and development of my patients while relying on the best and most current medical evidence is what I strive to achieve every day.

I provide a team approach to healthcare, incorporating the needs and preferences of the family when formulating a treatment plan for a patient. We discuss options and I listen to the parents for their opinion on what they would like to do, while providing my recommendations based on current medical evidence and American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines.

I am experienced in treating patients with special needs, special equipment and nutritional needs. My approach is to stay in communication with the specialists and the families to keep their renewals and orders on track with minimal care gaps.