Pediatrician Staff

At Pediatrics of Lima, our team consists of experienced, compassionate pediatricians and friendly, nurturing staff members who take pride in giving our young patients the personalized pediatric care that they deserve.

We understand that you have a choice of pediatricians in the Lima area, and we appreciate your consideration. We can assure you that you'll feel confident in our ability to meet all of your expectations.

All of our pediatricians are highly educated professionals who have undergone rigorous academic and clinical training in pediatrics. We maintain a high level of expertise through continuing education in order to provide the most up-to-date care for the young patients we are privileged to serve.

Pediatrics of Lima believes in a team approach to your child's health and well-being, so all of our practitioners collaborate with parents to provide the highest level of care. We appreciate the opportunity to care for your child and pride ourselves on making pediatric care a pleasant experience for all of our patients.

Sheilla McNeal, M.D. FAAP

  • Board Certified, American Board of Pediatrics
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Residency: National Capital Consortium, Walter Reed AMC, National Naval Medical Center,
  • Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
  • Undergraduate Education: Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, 1992
  • Professional Interests: Well Child Care and Asthma, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics for OSU Medical School, Emergency Medicine at Dayton Children’s Hospital
  • Hobbies: Family, Running, Tennis, Zumba, Dancing, Piano, Children’s mission at church.
 

Teresa J. Byrne, M.D. FAAP

  • Board Certified, American Board of Pediatrics
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Residency: Michigan State University/ Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies, Kalamazoo, MI, Chief Resident, 2011
  • Medical School: Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, Rootstown, OH, 2007
  • Undergraduate Education: Youngstown State University, Youngstown, OH, 2004
  • Professional Interests: Preventative Medicine, Asthma, ADHD
  • Hobbies: Spending time with husband Joshua, Scrapbooking, Fishing, Music. Ottoville Native
 

Jennifer Whitehead, M.D. FAAP

  • Board Certified, American Board of Pediatrics
  • Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Residency : University of Toledo, Toledo, OH
  • Medical School : University of Toledo College of Medicine, Toledo, OH
  • Undergraduate Education : Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH
  • Professional Interests : Preventative Medicine, Newborn Care
  • Hobbies : Camping with my husband and 2 children, Girl Scout Leader, 4-H Mom

 

 

Amanda Thatcher, CNP

Amanda Thatcher, CNP

  • Board Certified, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
  • Graduate School: Ohio University, 2021
  • Undergraduate School: Rhodes State College, 2014, Ohio University, 2017
  • Professional Interests: Well child care and preventative medicine, newborn care
  • NAPNAP member
  • Hobbies: Reading, hiking, baking, going to concerts, and hanging out with family
 

Jessica Compton, PNP

  • Board Certified, Pediatric Nursing Certification Board.
  • Graduate School: University of South Alabama
  • Undergraduate School: Rhodes State College, Ohio Northern University
  • Professional Interests: Acute Care, "Sick" Visits, Minor Procedures; Forensic nursing including specialized training in physical and sexual abuse.
  • Hobbies: Spending time with large extended family (being a fun mom, Mimi and aunt), planning events, Youth Group at church, house remodels, "Dance Mom"

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