• Dr. Aimee Yager, a certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, is dedicated to the well-being and development of children across all age groups.
• With a passion for collaborating with families, she strives to encourage healthy lifestyle choices that contribute to the happiness and vitality of children.
• Having entered the nursing profession in 1997, Aimee has exclusively focused her career on pediatrics.
• Aimee's extensive experience in pediatric nursing and her advanced education have equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive care to children.
• She possesses a deep understanding of the unique healthcare needs of pediatric patients and their families.
• Through her practice, Aimee works closely with parents and guardians, emphasizing the importance of healthy lifestyle choices. She collaborates with families to develop strategies and provide guidance on nutrition, exercise, and overall well-being, enabling parents to raise happy and healthy children. 
• Aimee's compassionate approach and dedication to pediatric healthcare make her a trusted healthcare professional in the field.
• She can speak both Spanish and English languages

Speciality

• Well-Child Care: Aimee focuses on promoting the health and development of children through regular check-ups, immunizations, and preventive care. 
• Acute Illness Management: She diagnoses and treats common childhood illnesses such as respiratory infections, ear infections, gastrointestinal issues, and viral illnesses.
• Chronic Condition Management: Aimee plays a crucial role in managing chronic conditions in children, such as asthma, diabetes, allergies, and obesity. She develops comprehensive care plans, educates patients and families about the condition, monitors progress, and collaborates with other healthcare professionals to optimize treatment outcomes.
• Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics: She assesses and addresses developmental and behavioral concerns in children. She conducts developmental screenings, identifies delays or disorders, refers to specialists when necessary, and offers interventions and support for children with behavioral challenges or developmental disabilities.
• Pediatric Primary Care Procedures: Aimee performs procedures that may include immunizations, blood draws, wound care, suturing, casting and splinting, and minor office-based surgeries.
• Adolescent Healthcare: She provides comprehensive care to adolescents, including reproductive health education, contraceptive counseling, and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention.

Training

• In 1997, Aimee obtained her nursing license and has dedicated her entire professional journey to pediatrics.
•  She pursued further education, earning a Master's degree in Nursing and specialized as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner at the University of San Diego in 2001. 
• Subsequently, she pursued a Doctorate in Nursing Practice from Brandman University, where her research focused on leveraging music to enhance the mental well-being of mothers caring for chronically ill children.

Experience

• Aimee Yager has a vast experience of more than two decades in the field of pediatrics.
• She currently works as a nurse practitioner at Children's Healthcare Medical Associates.
• She is associated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego, CA.