Dr. Richard Ripple, MD
My last 14 years I cared for a large population of farm worker families on the Central Coast of California, where I spoke Spanish 90% of the time. My enthusiasm for dealing with children and families has never dimmed through all the years of my practice. I find myself able to continuously improve my empathy and communication skills with children and families (English as well as Spanish).
I am especially adept with special needs children and have managed many children with behavior problems, mood disorders, developmental delays, autism, and attention deficit disorder. I do not shy away from complexity, and I really enjoy difficult problems and questions. I am comfortable with using medication where necessary for modification of neurologically based symptoms.
I have experience with the detailed evaluations required by impaired, learning disabled and disadvantaged children, and with participation in interdisciplinary management teams. Yet, I am a general pediatrician and enjoy the care of well babies and children, and no trouble striking up conversations with children and adolescents and parents. I consider the natural development of children to be a miracle.
Dr. Christopher H. Cheng, MD, PhD
Dr. Christopher H. Cheng, a Board Certified pediatrician, is also recognized as a fellow of the esteemed American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Cheng proudly holds the position of medical director and is the distinguished original founder of our organization. His professional journey has taken him across the breadth of the United States, where he has resided, trained, and practiced in various locales including Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Oregon, and Ohio. From the onset of his career, Dr. Cheng has demonstrated a profound commitment to the principles of team-based care, recognizing its vital role in delivering comprehensive healthcare services. Dr. Cheng was trained and practiced in pediatrics subspecialty as well, broadening his expertise and enhancing his ability to provide specialized care to his patients.
Dedicated to excellence in pediatric medicine, Dr. Cheng has consistently demonstrated his commitment to providing compassionate and comprehensive medical services. His philosophy revolves around creating a nurturing and supportive environment for his patients, ensuring they receive the highest quality care characterized by respect and dedication. Dr. Cheng’s unwavering passion for pediatric medicine is evident in his continued dedication to serving our patients and communities, providing continuous medical support and guidance. His tireless efforts exemplify his deep-rooted belief in the importance of holistic care, where the wellbeing of his patients is at the forefront of everything he does.
Lori Antin, DPNP, ARNP
Lori, a native of the Pacific Northwest, earned her undergraduate degree from Seattle Pacific University before embarking on her journey as a dedicated caregiver and mother. While raising her five children alongside her husband, Lori worked as a nurse in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, providing critical care to the most vulnerable infants. Driven by a desire to impact a broader population, she pursued further education and obtained her Doctorate in Nursing from the University of Washington, qualifying as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.
In her role as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Lori has extensive experience providing primary care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She has also contributed to the academic community by teaching at the doctoral level at Seattle Pacific University and delivering guest lectures at local high schools. Despite these varied experiences, her core passion remains in primary care, where she is committed to promoting children's health and fostering strong connections with families.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Lori enjoys spending time with her family and working on their hobby farm.
Dr. Claire Isidro, MD
Dr. Isidro was born and raised in Los Angeles by her fun-loving Filipino family. She is a first-generation college graduate from the University of California, San Diego. After attending UCSD, Claire spent 8 years working as a patient care coordinator to Neurosurgery and Pediatric patients at the Ronald Regan Medical Center at UCLA. She received her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA/Charles R Drew School of Medicine program. She attended pediatric residency at the University of Washington, including Seattle Children’s Hospital and Harborview Medical Center.
Dr. Isidro now works as a primary care pediatrician in Washington. She is passionate about continuity of care with children from birth into adulthood, mental health, gender affirming care, and refugee and immigrant health. She is bilingual in English and conversational Tagalog.
In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, traveling, and spending quality time with her husband and daughter, friends, and family.
