Pediatrics near Avon, IN

Biography: Dr. Kersteff is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis and completed residency training at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis.

Care Philosophy: ``My philosophy of care can be described in two main concepts: prevention and communication. I'm very passionate about nutrition and wellness. I like to treat things without medication if at all possible. My second focus is really just communicating and connecting. I like the challenge of trying to win over an anxious toddler and working to gain the trust and confidentiality of a teenage patient.``

Care Philosophy: ``I really try to individualize care to my patients with my end-goal being that patients feel comfortable, have all their questions answered and, when they leave, understand their treatment plan. Often I will work to establish that comfort by building a relationship with my patients outside of medicine. I will ask them about their hobbies, their family so that they feel relaxed and aren't intimidated.``

Care Philosophy: ``My philosophy of care is that every single child deserves to grow up happy and healthy and I feel like it's my job to help that child get there. When it comes to treating patients and my relationship with them I like to have that team approach so this means the patient, the parent, caregivers, I like to get as many people involved in the care as possible. As they say, 'It takes a village' and it's the same way with healthcare in regards to children.``

Care Philosophy: "My philosophy of care is to work with families, both the patients that I treat and their parents, as a team. Parental input is really important to me. I want them to feel heard so that we can make decisions together and everyone is comfortable with the care that is being received. "

Care Philosophy: ``My philosophy of care when I'm working with a patient is to really have it be a partnership between the patient and myself. I like to try to give patients options for their treatment and explain the pros and cons of each one to help them come to the best decision for them personally.``

Care Philosophy: ``My philosophy of care would be to include the parents and the kids, when they're old enough, in the decision-making process regarding their health care. As far as antibiotics or other medications, I tend to turn to them only when I feel it is absolutely necessary for a patient's well-being.``