Alaska Pediatric Specialties: New Name, Expanded Services

Malandra has an unwavering passion for all things related to the gastrointestinal system and appreciates the diverse pathologies that pediatric gastroenterology presents. He is eager to share his expertise and enthusiasm, ensuring the well-being of Alaska’s children.

Haimowitz has been in Alaska for two years, practicing as a pediatric gastrointestinal nurse practitioner. Born and raised in New Jersey, she first came to Alaska in 2004 as a nurse in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Providence Alaska Children’s Hospital. She left a few years later to attend the Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Pennsylvania.

After graduating with a concentration in acute and chronic care, Haimowitz worked at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in various pediatric specialties, including gastroenterology, neurosurgery, and hospital medicine.

Alaska Pediatric Surgery’s pediatric surgical team maintains clinics in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Wasilla, and other locations throughout the state. Dr. Brent Roaten, who leads the practice, is a board-certified pediatric surgeon and is the founder of the Stephen G. Jolley Lectureship, providing funding for an annual symposium with guest speakers renowned in the field of pediatric surgery. The Alaska Pediatric Oncology team is committed to caring for children with cancer and blood disorders while providing support for their families. The team participates in the Children’s Oncology Group network, allowing it to provide state-of-the-art treatment for a wide array of cancer.