About
Dr. Kate Johnson Clark is a board-certified Doctor of Osteopathy who has devoted her career to pediatric medicine. She graduated from medical school in 2008 and completed her pediatrics residency at Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, where she served as Chief Resident. Before founding HomeGrown, she spent nearly eight years at Pediatric and Adolescent Urgent Care of WNY, building deep expertise in acute pediatric care.
Born and raised in Cattaraugus, NY, Dr. Kate always planned to return to the region she calls home. Her husband Scott grew up in Ellicottville, and together they opened HomeGrown Pediatrics in 2020, raising their four children, Maddox, Rian, Oliver, and Emerson Rose, alongside the practice. She holds additional training in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, including Muscle Energy, Sinus Release, and High Intensity HVLA techniques. She performs procedures including laceration repair, abscess drainage, and fracture stabilization. Dr. Kate is passionate about sleep training, developmental guidance, vaccine education, and car seat safety. She makes house calls, reaches patients via text and email, and schedules 30-to-60-minute appointments so every family gets the time they need.
Education & Training
Medical School
Doctor of Osteopathy, graduated 2008
Residency
Pediatrics, Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo (including Chief Resident year)
Additional Training
Trained in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (Muscle Energy, Sinus Release, High Intensity HVLA); nearly 8 years at Pediatric and Adolescent Urgent Care of WNY
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Johnson Clark right for?
Dr. Kate Johnson Clark is an excellent fit for families seeking a consistent, relationship-driven pediatrician from birth through young adulthood. Parents of newborns benefit from her house call services and hands-on developmental guidance. Families managing frequent acute illnesses, from ear infections and strep to asthma and fractures, rely on her same-day access and in-office procedure capabilities. She works well with parents who want open conversations about vaccine schedules, sleep training, and child safety. Families visiting the Ellicottville or Buffalo area can also reach her for house calls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Kate treats a broad range of pediatric conditions, both acute and ongoing. Her acute care list includes ear infections, fever, strep throat, asthma, bronchitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia, sinus infections, pink eye, rashes, UTIs, flu, cough, and cold. She also evaluates injuries including sprains and fractures, and manages issues like reflux, dehydration, and vomiting.
Yes. Dr. Kate holds board certification in pediatrics. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathy degree in 2008 and completed her residency at Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, including a year as Chief Resident.
Yes. Dr. Kate trained in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and uses techniques including Muscle Energy, Sinus Release, and High Intensity HVLA. She integrates these approaches as appropriate for her patients' needs.
Yes. Dr. Kate performs laceration repair, abscess drainage, and fracture stabilization at the HomeGrown office. This saves families a trip to urgent care or the emergency room for many common injuries and conditions.
Yes. Dr. Kate makes house calls and genuinely enjoys visiting patients in their own environment. House calls are included for newborns through 12 months as part of the Full Membership. Additional house calls are available at an added cost. She also serves families visiting the Ellicottville or Buffalo area.
Dr. Kate supports vaccination and recommends vaccines for all her patients. She also welcomes open conversations about the science behind vaccines. For families who prefer it, she works collaboratively to create an alternative vaccine schedule.
Dr. Kate spent nearly eight years at Pediatric and Adolescent Urgent Care of WNY before founding HomeGrown Pediatrics. She trained at Women and Children's Hospital of Buffalo, where she served as Chief Resident during her pediatrics residency. That combination of urgent care depth and hospital training shapes how she handles both routine and complex pediatric visits.
Yes. Dr. Kate is passionate about sleep training, developmental milestones, and family wellness. She schedules 30-to-60-minute appointments specifically so she has time to answer these kinds of questions thoroughly and without interruption.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Kate directly via text, email, and phone. The Rooted Membership offers phone and text access for families who want her guidance without transitioning their child's primary care.
Doctor profile last updated April 17, 2026