Pediatric Specialists for Total Support

When your child needs specialized medical attention, access to the right experts can make all the difference. However, we know traveling long distances can be burdensome for families. To provide comprehensive care and minimize travel disruptions, we partner with Randall Children's Hospital and Oregon Health and Science University—and their pediatric specialists—who travel to COPA’s Northwest Crossing location at regular intervals. 

Pediatric Specialists

To schedule an appointment with a visiting specialist, please refer to the phone number listed for their Portland medical office.

Board-certified in pediatric surgery, Dr. Gingalewski is the medical director of Randall Children’s Hospital surgical services. She completed her surgical residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital and pediatric surgical fellowship at JW Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. She moved to Portland from Washington, DC, where she was an associate professor of surgery and pediatrics at Children’s National Medical Center. Her clinical interests include congenital abnormalities of the newborn and thyroid disease. She enjoys hiking, swimming, jogging, and spending time with her three children. Dr. Christopher Zarella specializes in pediatric plastic surgery.

Dr. Ruscher has been with PeaceHealth Pediatric Surgery since 2013. She was part of the first graduating class of Florida State College of Medicine, then completed a General Surgery residency at the University of Connecticut and a Fellowship at Connecticut Children’s. She aims to provide high-quality surgical care for the full range of pediatric surgical conditions.  Special areas of interest include chest wall deformities (including for adult patients), congenital disorders, hernias, abdominal pain, and emergency and neonatal surgery. She sees patients at PeaceHealth Medical Group locations in Springfield, Corvallis, and Bend, as well as at Shriner’s Hospital in Portland. She enjoys gardening, cooking, and quality time with her husband and children.

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Dr. Lasky is a pediatric rheumatologist at Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel. Dr. Lasky earned a medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. He then completed both his pediatric residency and pediatric rheumatology fellowship at Indiana University Medical Center and Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, Indiana. After fellowship, he spent four years at the University of Minnesota in the Department of Pediatrics and then moved on to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. After 13 years there, he and his wife decided to move the family to Portland, Oregon, where they experience many of the natural wonders that living in the Northwest affords.

A board-certified pediatrician, Dr. Moshtael is also a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She completed her pediatric residency at OHSU and served as Chief Resident there until joining Randall Children’s Hospital in 2006. She became Kartini Clinic’s first full partner in 2009. The Kartini Clinic is a medical and mental health treatment facility dedicated exclusively to the treatment of eating disorders in children and young adults. Dr Moshtael holds a master’s degree in international studies and community health development. She is the proud parent of a daughter, and her hobbies include gardening, knitting, and traveling.

Dr. Su is board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric nephrology. She is the medical director of the Pediatric Nephrology Clinic at Randall Children’s Hospital. Dr. Su completed medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine and her residency through the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Pediatrics Residency Program. She completed her fellowship through the Stanford University Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship Program. Her clinical interests include dialysis, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and kidney disease with urological abnormalities.

Other specialists for Pediatric Gastroenterology include Dr. Kathryn Moyer, also with Randall Children’s Hospital.

Phone: 503-276-6138
Fax: 503-276-6148

Dr. Jason Glover is a pediatric hematologist-oncologist with Randall Children’s Hospital’s Cancer and Blood Disorders Program. His clinical interests include solid tumors (including Neuroblastoma, Osteosarcoma, Ewings Sarcoma, and other rare solid tumors), new and experimental therapeutics, leukemia, and sickle cell disease. 

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Dr. McQueston, M.D., MBA, is the Medical Director of Pediatric Respiratory Therapy at Randall Children’s Hospital, with more than 25 years of clinical experience in pediatric lung disorders. His work in asthma disease management has been nationally recognized, and he has repeatedly been voted one of Portland’s top doctors. Dr. McQueston is based full-time at Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel. Dr. McQueston’s goal is to ensure that children with lung illnesses achieve their full potential in all activities, including school and sports. His clinical interests include asthma disease management as well as chronic aspiration, cystic fibrosis, and clinical quality improvement. Dr. McQueston’s outside interests include mountain climbing and model railroading.

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Dr. Jennifer Huffman is a pediatric neurologist who is practicing at Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel in Portland, Oregon.

 

Dr. Woods’ research interests lie in the area of growth, particularly the physiology and molecular pathology of the growth hormone (GH)- insulin-like growth factor -I (IGF-I) axis. Dr Woods has characterized several pathologic mutations in the genes involved in the regulation of the GH-IGF axis and described phenotype-genotype associations in GH receptor deficiency. Dr. Woods was instrumental in identifying and characterizing the first human case of a mutation in the IGF-1 gene in man, which provided important insights into IGF-I functioning in humans in both pre-and postnatal life. She is currently pursuing genetic studies in subjects with IGF-deficient short stature and is involved in clinical trials of recombinant IGF-I therapy in human subjects. She is affiliated with Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU).

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COPA Partners

We proudly partner with esteemed children's hospitals, Randall Children's Hospital at Legacy Emanuel Doernbecher Children's Hospital at OHSU, and PeaceHealth. Through this collaboration, we can offer access to a wider range of pediatric specialists, ensuring your child receives the expert care they need close to home.

mom and baby with pediatric specialists

A Team Approach to Your Child's Health

In addition to our visiting pediatric specialty care team, COPA offers a comprehensive range of in-house specialty care services for children. This includes expert pediatric care from allergists/immunologists, behavioral health clinicians, lactation consultants, and registered dietitians. Explore below or talk to your pediatrician to learn more about how COPA can support your child's overall health and well-being.

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