meet our team
Jennifer Caplan, MD, FAAP, IBCLC
Board-Certified Pediatrician, Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine
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Languages spoken:
English
Q&A with Dr. Caplan
What is your favorite animated movie or cartoon?
Daniel Tiger is my favorite because the show teaches about healthy social and emotional development, plus he brings back fond memories of Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood from my own childhood.
What is your favorite children's book and why?
I was a big reader as a child and love children's books. In college, I even worked at a children's bookstore! I think my favorite series is one that very few people know, The Song of the Lioness series by Tamora Pierce. It is a series about a girl who pretends to be a boy in order to become a knight in a magical fantasy kingdom.
What was your favorite childhood toy?
My stuffed animals were always my favorites. I loved to make up stories with them.
Who is your greatest inspiration and why?
Ruth Bader Ginsberg, because she blazed paths in her field, and spent her life fighting for the rights of women. "Women belong in all places where decisions are being made."
What are your hobbies and interests outside of work?
I am an avid knitter and this is my major relaxation activity. Getting into the flow with the stitches allows me to unwind. My family and I also like to travel together all around the world, enjoying the foods and cultures of other places. My husband and I enjoy birdwatching and hiking together while getting out into nature.
What inspired you to work in pediatrics?
My favorite part of pediatrics is being a part of a family's growth. From assisting new families with breastfeeding and just getting to know their new babies, to supporting development and growing independence during the early school years and adolescence, to finally saying goodbye as they head off to college and beyond!
What unique qualities, skills, or services set you apart, and how do you build a positive rapport with patients and their families?
While I enjoy all parts of childhood development, my personal specialty is breastfeeding and lactation medicine. As one of the first board-certified medical specialists in this field, I provide one-on-one consultations with new families to help them reach their goals.
How do you accommodate patients with special needs?
Our office is equipped to see patients with all medical needs.
Where to find Dr. Caplan:
Ironwood | Scottsdale, AZ
- Monday: 8AM–5PM
- Tuesday: 8AM–5PM
- Wednesday: 8AM–5PM
- Thursday: 8AM–5PM
- Friday: 8AM–5PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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