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Susan Gillis, MD, FAAP

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Languages spoken:

English

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Q&A with Dr. Gillis

What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?

How to Train Your Dragon

What is your favorite children's book and why?

Guess How Much I Love You. My family used to read this book to me and now I read it to my son

What was your favorite childhood toy?

LEGOs and stuffed bunnies

Who is your greatest inspiration and why?

My husband because he challenges me to be a better person

What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?

Hiking with my family

What inspired you to work in pediatrics?

I enjoy connecting with children and teens

What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?

I like to partner with parents to ensure the health of their kids. I like to get on the level of younger children and work with them to build trust. I have experience diagnosing and managing ADHD and anxiety/depression. I have also done additional training in pediatric infectious diseases.

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