Susan W. Kearney, MS P.N.P.

Susan Kearney is a dedicated Pediatric Nurse Practitioner committed to providing compassionate and high-quality care to children and their families. Susan earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Boston College, where she was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Sigma Nu National Honors Society, reflecting her academic excellence.

Her deep knowledge, attention to detail, and empathetic approach to care have made her a trusted provider in the community.

Susan is an active member of the Western Massachusetts National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates and Practitioners, as well as The Massachusetts Coalition of Nurse Practitioners, where she stays current with best practices and advocates for the advancement of the nursing profession.

Neil Nordstrom, D.N.P., F.N.P-C

Neil Nordstrom is a highly skilled Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive expertise in both critical care and pediatrics. He earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the University of Massachusetts, bringing a robust clinical background to his work. Neil began his career as a Critical Care Nurse in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, where he managed complex and high-acuity patient conditions. His passion for comprehensive care led him to transition into pediatrics, and he joined Pediatric Services in 2000. With a specialization in both urgent and primary care, Neil is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, building strong relationships with families, and guiding them through a range of healthcare challenges.

Rachel Tartaglia, C.P.N.P., IBCLC

Rachel Tartaglia is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with a deep commitment to compassionate, comprehensive care. She earned her Master’s degree in Pediatric Nursing from the University of Massachusetts and began her nursing career in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Baystate Medical Center.

With a passion for supporting children and families, Rachel has served in a variety of roles, including Pediatric Early Childhood Developmental Specialist and Pediatric Home Care Nurse. As a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, she has provided detailed, personalized care in multiple settings—from private pediatric practices to the Springfield school system. Rachel is known for her warm, attentive approach and her dedication to helping children thrive at every stage of development.

Samantha Beaudion-Kibler, F.N.P.

Samantha Beaudoin-Kibler joined Pediatric Services in 2019. Samantha is an accomplished healthcare professional dedicated to providing detailed patient centered care. A graduate of Chicopee Comprehensive High School, she pursued her passion for nursing at American International College, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). Samantha’s commitment to providing empathetic, patient-centered care is at the heart of her practice. In addition to her clinical work, she shares her expertise as an adjunct professor at Elms College, inspiring and mentoring future healthcare professionals.

Christopher Diaz is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a diverse background in emergency and trauma nursing. A graduate of Minnechaug Regional High School, Chris completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Quinnipiac University and continued his education and earned his Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)  from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. With six years of experience in emergency and trauma nursing at multiple level-one trauma centers, he has developed strong clinical skills in fast-paced, high-acuity settings. In addition to his clinical work, Christopher is a nursing faculty member at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Chris is excited to a part of our team at Pediatric Services where he can apply his expertise and compassion to provide exceptional care to children and their families.

Meahgan Baker, F.N.P.

Meaghan Baker began her nursing education at Elms College, earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), and gained valuable experience in direct patient care early in her career. Inspired by her growing passion for healthcare, Meaghan went on to earn her Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from Chamberlain University.

During her pediatric rotation at PSS, Meaghan developed a natural connection with patients and officially joined our team in 2024. She is committed to providing exceptional, compassionate care while supporting the health and well-being of children and their families.

History of Pediatric Services

Our practice began in the 1950s when it was known as Dr. Ellsworth A. Twible, Inc. Dr. Twible was a wonderful pediatrician who practiced with caring, understanding, and a genuine love for children and their families while bringing knowledge and new pediatric ideas and insights into this area.

Dr. Leif Nordstrom joined Dr. Twible in 1981, and the practice name changed to Pediatric Services of Springfield in 1984. Since then, our physicians have cared for four generations of families with our first patients now bringing their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to our practice.

Pediatric Services of Springfield is a modern pediatric practice with two convenient locations. We strive to provide compassionate, quality, evidence-based care of newborns, infants, children, and adolescents in a professional, respectful and friendly environment. The principles of our practice, established in the 1950s, is to continue to provide comprehensive, accessible, personalized, and proficient pediatric healthcare while maintaining high ethical standards and professionalism in all we do. It is our intent to partner with our families to promote prevention and a healthy lifestyle and support families in the challenges that they may face in raising their child.

We are committed to helping make a difference in your child's overall health and well-being as we also strive to make a difference in the diverse communities we serve. We understand that choosing a pediatrician is a very important decision for you and your family. We are always happy to meet with parents prior to delivery so that you may get to know us and our office. We have a unique opportunity to provide guidance and education for families. We specialize in general pediatric healthcare and focus our practice on preventative medicine.