Wadsworth Pediatrics joins the Akron Children’s primary care network

02-09-2023 (Akron, Ohio )

Wadsworth Pediatrics is now Akron Children’s Pediatrics, Wadsworth North.

The Wadsworth North office, located at 1225 High St., transitioned to an Akron Children’s Pediatrics location in mid-January, but has been an Akron Children’s affiliated practice for 11 years.

The office is staffed by Drs. William Oehlenschlager, Kimberly Blair and Julie Reynolds – and pediatric nurse practitioner Shelli Reed.

Dr. Oehlenschlager earned his medical degree from Medical University of South Carolina and completed his residency at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital. He is board certified in pediatrics and has been practicing medicine since 1996. In addition to his medical degree, Dr. Oehlenschlager holds a Ph.D. in pharmacology.

Dr. Blair earned her medical degree from Medical College of Ohio. She completed her residency at Akron Children’s and has been practicing medicine since 2001.

Dr. Reynolds earned her medical degree from Medical College of Ohio. She completed her residency at Children’s Hospital of Buffalo. She has been practicing medicine since 1999 and is board certified in pediatrics.

“After working with Wadsworth Pediatrics for more than a decade, we are happy to welcome their patients and staff members to the Akron Children’s Pediatrics family,” said Ben Teske, director of primary care operations at Akron Children’s. “The patients will continue to be cared for by the providers they know and trust. Families will enjoy extra benefits that Akron Children’s offers, including online appointment scheduling, virtual visits, an after-hours nurse line and access to Akron Children’s specialists.”

Wadsworth North hours are:

Monday : 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday : 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday : 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Thursday : 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Friday : 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday : 8:30 a.m.-noon

Appointments can be scheduled online by visiting https://www.akronchildrens.org/appointments/ or by calling 330-335-7337.