Dr. Tayaba Fatema is a Board Certified Pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She completed her internship and residency training in Pediatrics at The University of Kansas. She has been in practice since 1998.
Working with children always came naturally for Dr Fatema. She feel that the most satisfying aspect about being a physician is building strong, lasting ,trusting relationships with patients and their parents. It is important to her to be open and honest and help educate patients to become knowledgeable about their health. Dr. Fatema believes in creating a partnership with her patients so that together she can create a treatment plan that will work for each individual
Watching children grow and move through the different developmental milestones is incredibly rewarding for Dr. Fatema, it is an honor to know that she plays a small role in their healthy development. She encourages her patients to take advantage of their regular well child visits, immunizations and preventive care to stay healthy. As a mother, she understand that the caregivers/parents know their children best, and works closely with each parent to provide the best care for their child.
Dr. Fatima’s vision of a successful doctor-patient/parent relationship is a team approach to health care. Her role is to provide each parent with the information, tools, and support needed to raise healthy, happy children.