01/22/2024 | 5 Min. Read
Finding a pediatrician is personal. Everybody parents differently, every child is different, and honestly… every doctor is different too. What works for one family might not work for yours, and that’s okay. That’s why I love putting together lists like this, not to tell you who to choose, but to give you options so you can find the provider that feels right for your family.
And if we’re being real, representation matters in healthcare. There’s a certain comfort that comes from walking into a room and seeing someone who understands your background without you having to explain every little thing. Someone who listens, someone who respects your concerns, and someone your child can genuinely connect with.
So whether you’re new to the Valley, looking for a switch, or just curious about who’s out here serving our babies with excellence, here are seven Black pediatric providers in Phoenix and the surrounding areas.
Let’s get into it.
Phoenix

- Dr. Duane Wooten, MD
Address: 515 W Buckeye Rd #306, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 374-4937
Website: https://www.wootenhealth.com/

- Dr. Edward Patterson, MD
Address: 515 W Buckeye Rd #402, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: (602) 257-9229

- Dr. Sophia Williams, MD
Address: 1919 E Thomas Rd Bldg 2108 Ste 101, Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: (602) 253-6000
East Valley

- Dr. Damara Vasquez, DNP
Address: 7333 E Thomas Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: (480) 585-5200

- Dr. Ronald Jones, MD
Address: 961 N McQueen Rd, Chandler, AZ 85225
Phone: (480) 222-8080
Website: https://ronaldjonespediatrics.com/
West Valley

- Dr. Nailah Cooper, MD
Address: 5400 W Northern Ave, Suite 101, Glendale, AZ 85301
Phone: (480) 847-0900
Website: http://www.foundationspc.com

- Dr. Tinuola Babarinde, MD
Address: 14418 W Meeker Blvd B-204, Sun City West, AZ 85375
Phone: (623) 975-5400
At the end of the day, you deserve a pediatrician who listens, who sees your child fully, and who makes you feel supported and not rushed, dismissed, or overlooked. These providers are out here doing the work, serving our community with care, intention, and cultural awareness.
Use this list as a starting point. Ask questions, schedule meet-and-greets, trust your instincts, and choose the provider that fits your family best. Because when our kids feel safe, seen, and cared for… everything else flows.
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