Nancy Robbins has been the Practice Manager of Desert Shores Pediatrics since opening in 2006. She has over 20 years of experience in the pediatric field. Nancy strives to be an enthusiastic and motivated
Lora Van Tassel, M.D., F.A.A.P, is a board-certified pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Physiology at the University of
Tracey Turas, DNP, PNP is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner. She graduated from Arizona State University in 1996 with her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Her background includes working as a pediatric registered
Natalie Teng, MD is a Board-Certified pediatrician and graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a degree in pre-med and psychology. She then went to medical school at the University of Illinois.
Katelyn Squire, MMS, PA-C, is a board certified Physician Assistant. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arizona in 2012 with a degree in physiology. She then pursued her PA degree
Jennifer Sorg is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Jennifer moved to Arizona in September 2020, but she grew up in a small town in Indiana wherein the town was actually named after her
Carolyn Smeltzer, F.N.P., P.N.P. is a board certified Pediatric and Family Nurse Practitioner with a varied background in pediatrics. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing at Eastern Kentucky University in 1990, receiving
April is an Arizona girl through and through. This native received her Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and her Masters of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Grand Canyon
Dr. Nason has been a board certified Pediatrician since finishing residency in 1998 and has enjoyed working in pediatrics for over 20 years. She joined Desert Shores Pediatrics upon her move to Arizona in
Jean M. Mullen MD, FAAP is a board certified Pediatrician and Fellow of the AAP. Originally from the east coast, she completed her Pediatric residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center and was
