Speakers
27 Pediatric Experts. Four Days. One Unforgettable Conference.
This year's Pediatrics from the Parishes speaker lineup is our strongest yet — featuring nationally renowned vaccinologist Dr. Paul Offit, leaders from Ochsner, LSU Health, Tulane, Willis Knighton, and Our Lady of the Lake, plus rising stars in developmental-behavioral pediatrics, obesity medicine, child abuse pediatrics, hospital medicine, and pediatric surgery. Earn 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ while learning from the experts your colleagues will be talking about for years. August 13–16, 2026 at The Roosevelt New Orleans. Don't miss it.
Meet Our Speakers

Alexandra Wright
MD

Jonathan Whipple

Elizabeth Watkins
MD, FAAP

Raj Warrier
MD, DCH, FAAP, FIAP

Robert Voigt
MD, FAAP

Paul Vanchiere
MBA

Kirk Thame
MBBS

Jenny Stevens

Katie Queen
MD, FAAP, DABOM, FOMA

Michelle Puzdrakiewicz
MD, FAAP

Madison Puzdrakiewicz

Jacki Pierce

Paul Offit
MD, FAAP

Neha Mehta
MD, FAAP

Parvathi Kumar
MD

Sue Kressly
MD, FAAP

Dana Hubbard

Kaylee Hall
MPH

Sara Garcia Shank
MD, FAAP

Nicole Flores

Ashley Farge
MD, FAAP

Julie Emory
MS

Thiravat Choojitarom
MD

Mikki Bouquet
MD, FAAP

Joseph Bocchini, Jr.
MD, FAAP

Patti Barovechio
DPN

Andrew Abreo
MD, FAAP