Kristen Scherkenbach Simpkins, MD

She’s amazing and we love her.

She is a great listener and really makes my daughter feel comfortable. We completely trust her!

Empathy

Dr. Simpkins is wonderful with our son. She is always responsive and available when we have questions or need to bring our son in. She is thorough and very knowledgeable and we always leave confident in our care plan.

Dr. Simpkins always sits down with us. Asks questions and always waits died us to ask her questions. I never feel rushed with her and feel very confident with my baby after our visits.

Always thorough and caring. Always listens and is attentive. Giving information and insight so you can make the best possible informed decisions about your child’s healthcare.

So caring and kind. No question was left unanswered.

She is good at asking them health questions by making it seem like she is just chatting about their day with them.

My children are very happy having Dr. Simpkins as their pediatrician. They are not afraid of going to the doctor. They trust her completely bc she is so nice and caring. She has a very calm demeanor which puts them at ease.

She liatens and answers questions and is a great doctor

Our doctor is absolutely amazing. She is so kind, always answers our questions swiftly and professionally. Would recommend her to anyone with kids

Doctor Simpkins is very thorough. Listens to the patient and is very caring.

Dr. Simpkins is very sweet and gentle. She takes her time with all of my children and makes them feel like they have a part in the appointment. Dr. Simpkins makes sure she is thorough when communicating updates or sicknesses with me. She also does not end the appointment until she believes we both have all our questions addressed. We love Doctor Simpkins!

Dr. Simpkins takes her time answering any concerns or questions and really cares about her patients.

She's promotional and I couldn't imagine going anywhere else!

Dr. Simpkins is amazing. She is caring and gives each and every patient (and their family) the time needed to have a real conversation. We have never felt rushed or unheard. I also appreciate that as my kids have gotten older, she speaks directly to them and makes them feel important and heard.

Dr Simpkins has been my preemie daughter’s pediatrician since she was born. She has guided us through various health issues, monitored ongoing concerns throughout the years, and is always so supportive and kind.

Dr. Simpkins is fantastic! You can tell she truly cares about your child's wellbeing. She works wonderfully with the children and makes sure all of your questions are answered. We love seeing her!

Dr Simpkins took time to get to know us, she also was very honest about her own experiences with her children regarding pacifier and bottle use. This helped me make better decisions on using those items.

Dr. Simpkins is thorough, knowledgeable, and kind! We feel so comfortable with her and completely at ease knowing she is taking the best care of our son.

Dr. Simpkins started her apt with us by asking what questions we had. She thoroughly listened and answered accordingly. She didn’t rush us or ignored any questions before she proceeded to her baby check. Thank you.

She’s truly the best!

Dr.Simpkins has been in our lives for quite some time now and I must say doctors like her are hard to find. She constantly listens and makes you feel heard, educated and reassured that your child is in good hands.

Dr Simpkins is very caring and very considerate. She listens to my child and show her deep care. She’s very accurate on diagnoses too.

Dr Simpkins is the best pediatrician! Very knowledgeable and patient. She is always available to answer any questions. I would definitely recommend her to anyone! I am lucky that she is my kid’s pediatrician

Great with teens!! Easy to talk to, and honestly cares about kids/teens. Takes the time to focus on the patient she is with.

Dr. Simpkins is the best! Highly recommend her.

She did the strep swab as a precautionary and peace of mind, which I appreciate.

Dr. Simpkins is extremely patient and kind, always shows care and concern. We feel very comfortable and confident with her as our pediatrician bc we know she listens to our concerns

Dr. Simpkins was amazing! Great listener and answered every question I had.

Dr Simpkins is very patient and very gentle. She is very accurate on diagnoses and quick on responses.

Dr. Simpkins is very kind and knowledge! I would recommend her to any of my friends or family

Dr. Simpkins is always thorough, listens to parent concerns, and does not order unnecessary testing. She is kind and great with my kids

Listens and asks good questions

Dr. Simpkins is an amazing pediatrician! She cares about her little patients so much. She is thorough and takes time to explain things well and in a way that young children (and parents) can understand. Our daughter was a preemie, and she has been with her the last 6 years. We would be lost without her!

Dr. Simpkins is very knowledgeable and thorough. She respects our choices (such as raising our son vegan) and is supportive of them. She’s always warm and friendly and never rushes through appointments. I always leave feeling confident that our son is getting the best care and that he is healthy and happy!

When meeting with Dr. Simpkins, and and all of my questions were answered. She was very knowledgeable and kind. She's pleasant to work with and I look forward to taking our kids to her in the future.

Kristen was very friendly and my daughter was able to relate with her openly

My son felt hear, valued, and attended to.

She is so relatable and easy to talk to. Makes my children feel comfortable and always is so helpful and kind

Dr. Simpkins does such a great job talking to the older kids and still getting information from parents. She also involves the kids and gets permission for all care she provides. She always explains what she is doing to them in a way they can understand.

It’s always a pleasure to see Dr. Simpkins. She is honest and down to earth.

Dr. Simpkins is an amazing pediatrician. She handles my son with care, and make sure everything is checked out. She always discuss what i needed to know about my childs growth and development, what to look forward and expect. She always explains the things I needed to know.. We will be having our second baby and definitely choose Dr. Simpkins for his Pedia and for our future more babies if we'll have more..

She listened and interacted with us in a kind manner.

Dr. Simpkins is so personable and remembers details about both of my children. Treats us like close friends and another mother instead of a distant doctor.

She was amazing! She was very thorough and patient and listen to everything we had to say. We were really impressed.

Very nice Dr.

We love Dr Simpkins!

Dr Simpkins understands our daughter’s needs and she’s always willing to help adjust her medicine. We love having Dr Simpkins as our pediatrician for our daughter and for all 5 of our grand kids.

She interacted with me and my daughter and I and was so caring and respectful and took plenty of time to get to know us both.

Dr. Simpkins is very kind, caring, and compassionate. She treats my children like they are her own family. I greatly appreciate all she has done for us over the years. She is the best!

Very kind and direct

Dr. Simpkins is so personable

Dr. Simpkins is an amazing physician. She is calm, interactive, and attentive. She never makes you feel rushed during an appointment and always takes the time to make sure all of your questions are answered. She interacts so well with my children and makes them feel seen and cared for. My kids always leave her office smiling after they see her. Our lives are made better by knowing her.

Dr. Simpkins is a wonderful doctor who truly listens to our needs. Our family loves coming to see her!

Dr. Simpkins is always very kind and thorough during our appointments. She is never in a rush and is absolutely fantastic with our son.

Dr. Simpkins is the best! She always makes my little one feel at ease, and is comprehensive in her checkups. I can’t say enough good things about her!

Dr. Simpkins is an excellent physician. She is kind and always takes the time to answer our questions and concerns.

Dr. Simpkins is personable and makes family-centered suggestions with no judgement if we parent a little differently.

My son has been seeing Dr. Simpkins since he was very young. She has always treated him and me with respect and knows his quirks and what makes him the most comfortable.

Dr. Simpkins is amazing! She is great with my daughter and has helped us get through the stresses of first time parents. She has been absolutely amazing!

She filled in but did well with my daughter

Dr. Simpkins was wonderful for our first appointment. I felt that she truly understands preemies and trust that she has the best interests of my son and family at heart. She was able to give us advice and information without coming across as cold or arrogant like many healthcare professionals.

Dr. Simpkins is extremely kind and thorough. I know that she is giving my child all of her attention during his visits and she is very gentle and has a great disposition that keeps my son relaxed and happy. Dr. Simpkins is very knowledgeable and takes all of my questions and concerns to heart - making sure she addresses each one.

She’s great with the kids! She answers all my questions and she’s very realistic and relatable! So easy to talk to and i trust her so much with the decisions she makes for my childrens health.

Please see previous comments. She’s amazing. As an adult if I could chose her as my doctor I would.

She listens to the parents and doesn’t make you feel stupid for being concerned about the little things. Always makes sure my child is part of the process and feels valued and heard, too.

My daughter has had high anxiety issues, she has felt very uncomfortable expressing this with past doctors. Dr. Simpkins made her, and I, feel very comfortable talking about issues and treatment.

Thoughtful, caring, hard working, helpful!

Dr. Simpkins takes her time with Tanner and always answers his questions in a way he can understand.

Extremely empathetic, knowledgeable, attentive, and thorough.

Dr. Simpkins has always been so sweet and understanding. She is also spot on with all diagnosis’s.

Dr. Simpkins is always engaging and connects with our children. She takes each of our questions seriously and gives us thorough answers to help ease any worries we have.

She’s just the best out there

Great and caring doctor

She relates to us as parents as she has her own child the same age. She communicates with our girls in a comfortable way as well.

Thorough, comfortable. My kids love her!

My kids love Dr. Simpkins. She makes them feel at ease.

Dr. Simpkins is extremely kind and knowledgeable. We never feel rushed and Dr. Simpkins listens to all of our questions and concerns and responds with helpful advise and tips. Our son responds well to her and we always leave feeling confident that our son is healthy and any concerns we have (such as reflux) are being tackled and taken seriously. Dr. Simpkins and her staff are also very quick to respond to messages sent in MyChart, which gives me a great sense of security and relief.

Great personal connection with patient

She’s wonderful!

She took time to listen to my child and me.

Dr. Simpkins is very kind with my daughter and explains things about her body and health in a way that is easy for her to understand. Dr. Simpkins also takes the time time to listen to and answer our questions without making us feel rushed.

We love Dr. Simpkins! She is wonderful with my daughter. She really gets on her level, talks to her, asks her questions, and really engages. She also helps ease my child's apprehension with certain check ups (ear, throat, heartbeat checks). LOVE!

Dr. Simpkins always takes her time and is very interested in my child

Dr. Simpkins is always friendly and personable. She talks directly to the kids instead of through me (unless they are having difficulty answering), which makes them feel important and comfortable.

Dr Simpkins is absolute AMAZING pediatrician! She truly loves her patients & their families! We feel absolutely blessed to have found her!

They enjoy going to her for their check-up.

Very nice and good with my child. Answers my questions and concerns!

Dr.Simpkins is my two kids's doctor,and she always perfect and well done,my kids love her so much

Dr. Simpkins is the absolute best.

Dr. Simpkins has been amazing. She answers tons of questions and we always leave there feeling so much better.

Dr Simpkins always listens & she can relate to her patients easily

We love Dr. Simpkins!

Dr Simpkins is always very kind to my daughter and I when we visit. She listens to all of our questions and concerns and always has valuable feedback to give. She also takes the time to talk to my 4 year old and ask her about her day and things that are especially important to her.

Dr. Simpkins is the BEST!

We love her all around! Ty loves his new llama llama book!

She’s amazing. We can’t say enough wonderful things about her kindness and thoroughness with my girls.

She is very sweet and warm. The kids love her and she is very helpful with any questions!

Dr Simpkins does a great job with both my girls.