
Why We Do What We Do
As parents ourselves, we understand how important your child’s health is to you. There are thousands of opinions on how you should take care of your child and it can be easy to lose your voice. You shouldn’t be confused when it comes to your child’s wellbeing. Your child deserves a pediatrician who knows and cares about them individually. That’s why we take a conservative approach to medicine. Instead of prescribing a quick fix, we educate first. We take the time to teach you about raising healthy children from the time you’re expecting through the time they reach adulthood.
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Raise a healthy child
Meet Dr. Michael Simon
Michael W Simon M.D., PhD is a native of Fort Mitchell Kentucky. He was trained as a microbiologist and received a doctorate in biology from the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Simon completed his M.D. degree at the University of Kentucky in 1982. As a senior medical student, he received the John H Githens award for excellence in pediatrics. Dr. Simon received the pediatric intern of the year award in 1983. He completed his pediatric training at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in June 1985. He has published more than 70 original basic research and clinical articles. He has participated as a principal investigator in more than 80 clinical trials. Dr. Simon has pioneered more effective treatment for infectious mononucleosis. He has served as an editor for several medical journals and is a member of the Scientific Research Society of North America. He has authored a book, The Pediatric Primer published in 2020. It is a guide and contains information for parents and grandparents at different skill levels for pediatric/parenting skills. His second book, Children Who Society Has Lost or Abandoned, was published in 2022.


Meet Nurse Practitioner Heather Howell
Heather Howell was born and raised in Eastern Kentucky. She received her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Ohio University and her Masters of Science in nursing from Morehead State University, where she was awarded with outstanding graduate award. Heather comes from a broad background of working in Neurology, ICU/ ICU step-down units, and labor and delivery. Heather is a board-certified family nurse practitioner. She loves helping families feel comfortable and educated through their life transitions, from bringing home a new bundle of joy, to the progression of school age children and beyond. She is joining Dr Simon in caring for pediatrics from newborn to 26 years of age.
