Cedar Falls, Orchard Drive

2624 Orchard Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
United States

1-319-268-3760
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Patient Stories

Des Moines Kid Captain’s puzzling diagnoses lead to rare genetic condition
November 24, 2025
Millie Judge’s family found answers at Stead Family Children’s Hospital after she developed seemingly random yet severe medical issues
Kid Captain Millie Judge
Indianola Kid Captain seizure free after surgery disconnects half his brain
November 17, 2025
Surgery helped where medications failed in stopping the 20+ seizures Ray Walker experienced every day
Kid captain Ray Walker
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Educational Resources

Recognizing and managing pediatric asthma for primary care providers
Pediatric Scoliosis - What happens on the "work-up" day?
Pediatric Scoliosis - What should I bring?
Spinal fusion surgery risks
How is scoliosis treated?
What is scoliosis?
Respiratory: PICU Handbook
Neurology: PICU Handbook
Nephrology: PICU Handbook
Hematology and Oncology: PICU Handbook
Neurology: NICU Handbook
Hematology: NICU Handbook
Gastrointestinal: NICU Handbook
Pediatric Oncology Newly Diagnosed Patient Information
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Use and care of a G-button
The gastrostomy button (G-button)
The PEG tube
Using your PEG tube
PEG tube placement: What should we expect?
Questions about bedwetting
Dealing with anxiety, fear, and panic during an acute exacerbation of asthma
Rights and responsibilities of patients with asthma: Bill of Rights

Awards and Recognition

U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric Urology
In 2025-26 our Pediatric Urology program was ranked 36th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
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U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric Cancer
In 2025-26 our Pediatric Cancer program was ranked 48th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
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U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology
In 2025-26 our Pediatric Diabetes and Endocrinology program was ranked 33rd in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
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U.S. News & World Report - Pediatric Nephrology
In 2025-26 our Pediatric Nephrology program was ranked 38th in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
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NPF Center by the National Pancreas Foundation
UI Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital is nationally recognized as an approved NPF Center by the National Pancreas Foundation—one of only 19 official pediatric centers in the country. An approved NPF Center has expert physician specialties such as gastroenterologists, pancreas surgeons, and interventional radiologists, along with more patient-focused programs such as a pain management service, psychosocial support, and more. NPF support helps promote research and education for children and adults diagnosed with pancreatitis.
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Providers at this location

John A. Bernat, MD, PhD portrait

John A.
Bernat
MD, PhD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Genetics
4.67 out of 5 (222 ratings)
Nicole P. Safina, MD, FAAP, FACMG portrait

Nicole P.
Safina
MD, FAAP, FACMG

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Genetics
4.63 out of 5 (152 ratings)
Katherine Mathews, MD, FAAN portrait

Katherine
Mathews
MD, FAAN

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
4.84 out of 5 (378 ratings)
Dimah Saadé, MD portrait

Dimah
Saadé
MD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
4.66 out of 5 (104 ratings)
Akhila Ramakrishna, MD portrait

Akhila
Ramakrishna
MD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Endocrinology
4.82 out of 5 (291 ratings)
David Claassen, MD, PhD portrait

David
Claassen
MD, PhD

  • Cancer and Blood Disease
  • Department of Pediatrics
4.71 out of 5 (343 ratings)
Nadia Naz, MD portrait

Nadia
Naz
MD

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Gastroenterology
  • Transplant
4.51 out of 5 (170 ratings)
Jason Misurac, MD, MS portrait

Jason
Misurac
MD, MS

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Nephrology
4.78 out of 5 (256 ratings)
Heather Kowalski, MD portrait

Heather
Kowalski
MD

  • Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
4.75 out of 5 (724 ratings)
Scott Sheets, DO portrait

Scott
Sheets
DO

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Pulmonology
4.83 out of 5 (456 ratings)
Miranda Carlson, ARNP portrait

Miranda
Carlson
ARNP

  • Urology
Tiffany Rickertsen, ARNP portrait

Tiffany
Rickertsen
ARNP

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Neurology
4.78 out of 5 (294 ratings)
Anna Paulson, MS, LGC portrait

Anna
Paulson
MS, LGC

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Genetics
  • Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Shelby Romoser, MS, LGC portrait

Shelby
Romoser
MS, LGC

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Genetics
Jaclyn Zamzow, MS, LGC portrait

Jaclyn
Zamzow
MS, LGC

  • Department of Pediatrics
  • Genetics

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