Caroline Gutmann, MD, FAAP

My primary goal as a physician is to maintain positive relationships with my patients and their families to support wellness throughout their entire childhood journey.

I work hard to provide easy-to-understand explanations and develop a good rapport with children. One way I do that is to listen intently and watch their behaviors carefully. Every child is unique and needs to be met where they are in their stage of life.

I love being a pediatrician and here’s what I believe!

I believe in the safety of vaccines, car seats, and helmets.
Make sure your kid plays outside every day
Enjoy nature. Let them get dirty!
Balls and bicycles!
No screen time before they’re 2 years old.
No cell phone until high school. I know…gasp! Ok, late middle school if you absolutely have to.
No electronics in the bedroom at night.
Chores!
Teach please and thank you.
Pay attention but don’t micromanage.
Eat meals together. Talk. Turn off the TV.
Practice kindness and respect
Help others.
Laugh and play.
Do your best.
Enjoy your kids!

When I’m not at COPA, I’m traveling, skiing, biking, backpacking and running with my dog. I also lovel to hunt for morels. My greatest joy is my son who makes me laugh everyday.