About
Dr. Anita Sebastian is a pediatrician and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant practicing in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She earned her DO at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a pathology residency at Drexel University before a fellowship at Emory University. Those early years in medicine gave her a rigorous diagnostic foundation she carries into every pediatric visit. She completed her pediatric residency at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in 2021, after stepping away from medicine for several years to raise her twin boys in Grand Rapids.
Dr. Sebastian's path to lactation medicine is personal. She wanted to breastfeed her twin sons but lacked sufficient support during her demanding fellowship years, an experience she describes carrying with her for a long time. That history drove her to pursue IBCLC certification and then NABBLM-C board certification in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine, boards she expects to complete in fall 2026. Her background in pathology shapes how she approaches every concern: she follows the diagnostic thread until it makes sense, never stopping at the first plausible answer. She is passionate about chronic condition management in children, including ADHD, asthma, and anxiety, as well as newborn care and integrated feeding support. Outside the practice, she runs half marathons and 10Ks, practices yoga and meditation, cooks from scratch, and travels with her husband and teenage twin boys. She describes herself as a perpetual student, a quality that shows in the depth of care her patients receive.
Education & Training
Medical School
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Pathology, Drexel University; Pediatrics, Helen DeVos Children's Hospital (completed 2021)
Fellowship
Emory University
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sebastian right for?
Dr. Sebastian is an excellent fit for families who want a pediatrician with deep knowledge of their child's full history. Newborns and infants benefit especially from her IBCLC certification and physician-level feeding expertise. She works well with families navigating chronic conditions like ADHD, asthma, anxiety, or eczema that require ongoing, attentive management. Parents who want direct access to their doctor, including same-day sick care and evening texts, will find her practice structure well-suited to their needs. Expecting parents can enroll prenatally and secure a newborn spot before their baby arrives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sebastian treats the full range of pediatric primary care concerns, from birth through age 18. Her clinical focus includes ADHD, asthma, allergies, anxiety, depression, eczema, reflux, constipation, chronic UTIs, sleep difficulties, and sensory issues. She also diagnoses and manages feeding-related conditions such as tongue-tie, mastitis, and low milk supply.
Dr. Sebastian holds IBCLC certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She also pursues NABBLM-C board certification in Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine, with boards pending in fall 2026. Upon completion, she will be one of very few physicians in West Michigan holding that credential.
Dr. Sebastian combines physician-level diagnostics with hands-on IBCLC expertise in every lactation consultation. She can diagnose medical causes of feeding difficulties, such as tongue-tie, reflux, and hormonal issues, without sending families elsewhere first. She also holds prescription authority and coordinates directly with OB/GYN, ENT, and other specialists when needed.
Dr. Sebastian completed her pediatric residency at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, finishing in 2021. Before that, she completed a pathology residency at Drexel University and a fellowship at Emory University. Her earlier training in pathology sharpens her diagnostic approach to pediatric care.
Dr. Sebastian manages chronic conditions with dedicated follow-up visits and ongoing medication titration. She coordinates with specialists and school teams when behavioral or academic concerns arise. Her smaller panel gives her the time to track progress closely and adjust care plans as her patients grow.
Yes. Dr. Sebastian provides direct phone, text, and video access seven days a week. Members can reach her on evenings and weekends for questions, prescription needs, or same-day sick care. She responds directly, without a phone tree or nurse triage layer.
Yes. Dr. Sebastian sees newborns and considers the earliest weeks of life a clinical priority. Families who enroll prenatally secure their newborn spot before birth. The Warm Mitten Package brings her directly to the home for in-home newborn visits during months one through four.
Dr. Sebastian raised twin boys in Grand Rapids, spending years in waiting rooms as a parent before returning to complete her pediatric residency. That experience gave her a close-up view of what families need from a pediatrician. Her personal struggle to breastfeed her twins during her fellowship years drives her commitment to accessible, physician-led lactation support.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026