Backed by 230 pediatric specialists
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s pediatricians provide trusted care close to home, while connecting families to the region’s largest network of pediatric specialists and one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals.
As part of one of the nation’s leading pediatric health systems, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s pediatricians provide personalized care close to home.
W hen parents choose a pediatrician, they often look for someone close to home. They want a physician who knows their child, understands their family’s needs and can guide them through every stage of growth and development.
But what many families may not realize is that when they choose a University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s pediatrician, they’re gaining much more than a local doctor. They’re gaining access to the region’s largest network of pediatric specialists, and one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals.
A Trusted Partner for Everyday Care
UH Rainbow pediatricians serve as a child’s medical home, providing comprehensive care from infancy through adolescence. From annual wellness visits and vaccinations to treatment for common illnesses and injuries, and management of chronic conditions, these physicians help families navigate the everyday moments that shape a child’s health.
With more than 100 pediatric primary care providers throughout Northeast Ohio, families can receive high-quality care close to where they live, work and play.
“At UH Rainbow, exceptional pediatric care starts in the community,” says Marissa Kiefer, president of UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s and UH McDonald Women’s Hospital. “Our primary care pediatricians are part of the UH Rainbow network, giving families access to trusted care close to home, and the expertise of one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals. It’s the best of both worlds: a pediatrician who knows your child, backed by nationally recognized specialists, advanced treatments and seamless access to the full strength of UH Rainbow when it matters most.”
A Team Standing Behind Every Pediatrician
While most children will only need routine pediatric care, every parent wants to know expert help is available if something more serious arises.
That’s where the strength of UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s truly shines.
Behind every UH Rainbow pediatrician stands an extensive network of pediatric specialists, surgeons, therapists, nurses and caregivers dedicated exclusively to children’s health. Together, they provide expertise across every pediatric specialty and subspecialty, caring for everything from common childhood conditions to the most rare and complex medical diagnoses.
“Most parents think they’re choosing one doctor, but when they choose a UH Rainbow pediatrician, they’re gaining access to an entire children’s health system,” says Doug Fleck, MD, FAAP, System Medical Director, UH Rainbow Primary Care Institute and a practicing pediatrician serving families in Ashtabula County. “We’re here for everyday illnesses, checkups and developmental milestones. But if something more serious arises, families don’t have to start searching for answers. We can connect them directly to nationally recognized pediatric experts right here at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s.”
From Neighborhood Care to Nationally Ranked Expertise
As part of UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s, families have access to a pediatric health system recognized among the nation’s best. UH Rainbow ranks among the Top 50 children’s hospitals nationally in all 11 pediatric specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report, with seven specialties ranking among the top 25 in the country.
When a child’s needs extend beyond routine care, families don’t have to search across the country for answers. Through the same network that supports their local pediatrician, they already have access to nationally recognized pediatric experts, advanced treatments and highly specialized programs right here in Northeast Ohio.
For Marissa, that’s what makes the UH Rainbow network so valuable for families.
“Parents want a pediatrician they know and trust, but they also want confidence that nationally recognized experts are there if they ever need it. With UH Rainbow, families get both—convenient care close to home backed by nationally recognized pediatric specialists, and one of the nation’s leading children’s hospitals.”
UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s
The Power Behind Your Pediatrician
- 230 pediatric specialists supporting children across every pediatric specialty and subspecialty.
- The region’s largest pediatric network, giving families access to expertise close to home and across Northeast Ohio.
- 50-plus pediatric primary and specialty care locations, providing convenient access to pediatric care throughout the region.
- Nationally ranked in all 11 pediatric specialties and recognized by U.S. News & World Report to be among the nation’s leading children’s hospitals.
- The only Level I pediatric trauma center in Cleveland, providing the highest quality trauma care for critically ill or injured babies and children in Cleveland.
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