About
Dr. Ashley Loboda is a board-certified pediatrician with 17 years of experience caring for children in Pittsburgh. She trained at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh for her pediatric residency after earning her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where she graduated as an International Health and Care of Underserved Populations Scholar. She completed her undergraduate studies at Xavier University, graduating cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a minor in Spanish.
Dr. Loboda holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics and hospital privileges at St. Clair Hospital. She pursued additional training through The Reach Institute in Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care, reflecting her passion for serving children with mental health challenges, special needs, and histories of trauma. She is fluent in Spanish. Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Loboda leads a food pantry in McKees Rocks, volunteers as a summer camp doctor, and leads international mission trips. She serves as an informal educational advocate for children with special needs. She and her husband Luke are raising four children in the South Hills of Pittsburgh, where she also cheers them on through swimming, wrestling, lacrosse, football, gymnastics, and cheerleading.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Xavier University, Bachelor of Science, University Scholar cum laude, Biology Major, Spanish Minor
Medical School
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, International Health and Care of Underserved Populations Scholar
Residency
Pediatric Residency, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
Additional Training
The Reach Institute, Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Loboda right for?
Dr. Loboda is a strong fit for families seeking a long-term, relationship-driven pediatrician. She serves children from birth through age 21, with particular depth in managing asthma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, food allergies, and developmental concerns. Parents of children with special needs, mental health challenges, or trauma histories will find her clinical training and personal experience especially relevant. Spanish-speaking families benefit from her fluency in Spanish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Loboda specializes in a broad range of pediatric conditions. She manages asthma, ADHD, anxiety, depression, food allergies, and seasonal allergies. She also treats fever, viral illnesses, Lyme disease, tick bites, and minor trauma. She has particular clinical interest in children with special needs, developmental delays, and mental health challenges.
Yes. Dr. Loboda holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Dr. Loboda earned her undergraduate degree from Xavier University, graduating cum laude. She then attended the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, where she studied as an International Health and Care of Underserved Populations Scholar. She completed her pediatric residency at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Yes. Dr. Loboda completed specialized training through The Reach Institute in Patient-Centered Mental Health in Pediatric Primary Care. She applies that training to managing anxiety, depression, ADHD, and supporting children with trauma histories and special needs.
Yes, Dr. Loboda is fluent in Spanish. Spanish-speaking families can communicate with her directly in Spanish during visits, calls, and texts.
Dr. Loboda cares for patients from birth through age 21. She sees newborns, infants, toddlers, school-age children, and young adults. Her Newborn 4th Trimester Package provides specialized support for families in the first three months of a baby's life.
Yes. Dr. Loboda has both personal experience and deep clinical interest in children with special needs. She serves as an informal educational advocate for special needs families and has completed additional training in pediatric mental health to better support these children.
Dr. Loboda has practiced pediatric medicine in Pittsburgh for 17 years. She founded Direct Pediatric Care of Pittsburgh to bring that experience into a more personal, relationship-driven care setting.
Yes. Dr. Loboda offers house calls, especially for newborns. Her Newborn 4th Trimester Package includes six home visits alongside feeding support, first vaccines, and unlimited contact for the first three months.
Doctor profile last updated March 22, 2026