Specialists

The Pediatric Center works with various pediatric specialists at the Idaho Falls clinic.

The Pediatric Center Specialists

Krysten M. Bell, M.D.

Pediatric Orthopedics, Orthopedic Surgery, Foot and Ankle
Available every other month

  • Medical School
    Loma Linda University School of Medicine
  • Residency
    Loma Linda University Medical Center
  • Fellowship
    Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – Scottish Rite
  • Board Certification
    Orthopaedic Surgery

Call St. Luke’s at (208) 706-2663 to book your appointment

Patient Forms:
Orthopedics Hand and Wrist Health History
Pediatric Orthopedics Health History
Adult Orthopedics Health History

Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Cristina Abuchaibe, D.O.

Pediatric Cardiovascular Disease
Available 2x a month 

  • Medical School
    Florida International University, Undergraduate Degree, 2004
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Graduate Degree, 2010
  • Internship
    Miami Children’s Hospital, 2011
  • Residency
    Miami Children’s Hospital, 2013
  • Fellowships
    Washington University School of Medicine, 2016

    Call the Pediatric Center at 208-523-3060 to book an appointment!

    Kara Saperston, M.D.

    Pediatric Urology
    Available monthly

    • Medical School
      Eastern Virginia Medical School
    • Residency
      University of Utah School of Medicine
    • Fellowships
      University of California
      San Francisco
    • Board Certifications
      Pediatric Urology
      Urology

       

    Call St. Luke’s at (208) 381-6196 to book your appointment

    Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm

    Clayton J. Sontheimer, M.D

    Pediatric Rheumatology
    Available every other month

    • Medical School
      University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas
    • Residency
      Washington University School of Medicine
    • Fellowship
      Seattle Children’s Hospital and Medical Center
    • Board Certifications
      Pediatric Rheumatology
      Pediatrics

    Call St. Luke’s at (208) 381-9700 to book your appointment

    Office Hours: Mon, 8am-2pm, Tue – Fr,: 8am-4pm.

    “Dr Aughney is the best. Very good with both kids and parents. My kids never have a fear to go and see him because they trust him which is so important.”

    Madison M

    Our family has gone to the Pediatric Center for decades. We have always been treated well by the friendly, knowledgeable staff. We love Dr. Anderson and Dr. Edwards especially, but all the doctors and nurses are fantastic! They are each compassionate and trustworthy. We recommend everyone to the Pediatric Center.

    Quinn T

    We love the pediatric center! Everyone is always so helpful and every physician we have seen answers all our questions and makes us feel confident in taking care of our baby!

    Emilee G