James A. Bakerink, MD, FAAP, a Pediatrician with Wee Care Pediatrics

Get to know Pediatrician Dr. James A. Bakerink, who serves patients in Las Vegas, Nevada.

A competent pediatrician, Dr. Bakerink is the initial Founder of Wee Care Pediatrics in Las Vegas. He specializes in newborn care, preventive medicine, adolescent medicine, ADD/ADHD, and vaccines.

Wee Care Pediatrics has been a valued member of the Las Vegas community since 2002. They take pride in remaining a small and personable clinic so that they can create that unique, pleasant family feel that they believe is important in creating a wonderful experience for patients. It is their pleasure and personal goal to put the care of your child as their absolute priority.

Born in Elko, Nevada but growing up in Las Vegas, Dr. Bakerink graduated with his undergraduate degree at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and earned his medical degree at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. He completed his residency in pediatrics at the University of California, Davis.

Distinguished as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), the doctor is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Active in academia, Dr. Bakerink serves as an Associate Professor at Touro University and Americlerkships. He previously served as the Chief of Pediatrics at Summerlin Hospital from 2004 through 2006.

Among his other roles, he serves underprivileged children at The Shadetree Homeless Shelter, as well as with International Medical Missions in underserved areas of the world. He is the author of The Simply Pediatric series, specifically the book “Just the Basics, Baby”.

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends individuals be under pediatric care up to the age of 21. Pediatricians provide medical care to people ranging in age from newborns to young adults. They are trained to examine, diagnose, and treat children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses through all of their developmental stages, as they grow and mature.

Among his most notable achievements, Dr. Bakerink has been the recipient of the Desert Companion “Top Docs” (2019-2021), Patients’ Choice Award (2015, 2016), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2013, 2014), Opencare-Patients’ Choice Winner (2016), Vegas Seven Magazine “Top Docs” (2014 – 2018), Silver Syringe Award – Outstanding Physician Champion (2016), International Association of Pediatricians Top Pediatrician in Las Vegas (2015/2016), American Red Cross Everyday Hero Award for Community Service (2014), Las Vegas Life Magazine “The Best Doctors” (2000, 2006), and Summerlin Magazine “Top 100 Doctors” (2004, 2005).

On a more personal note, he enjoys running 5k’s, sailing, hiking, and competitive Scottish Drumming.

Learn More about Dr. James A. Bakerink:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/3260457-James-Bakerink-Pediatrician or through Wee Care Pediatrics, https://weecarelv.com/about-us/about-wee-care/

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