About
Dr. Lora Van Tassel is a board-certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona - Phoenix. Her pediatric residency training took place at Phoenix Children's Hospital and Maricopa Medical Center. All of her more than ten years of clinical experience has been in the Chandler and Gilbert area.
Dr. Van Tassel is passionate about preventive medicine, relationship-centered care, and strong family foundations. She performs in-home circumcisions using the Gomco clamp technique for infants up to four weeks old. She also offers in-home ear piercing using a hollow needle and single-use sterilized equipment. A mother of four, she brings personal understanding of parenting to every patient relationship. She maintains a patient education video library covering topics such as RSV, bronchiolitis, Sever's apophysitis, hand foot and mouth disease, transitional anxiety, newborn screening, nail biting, and ear wax. She describes her care philosophy as bringing modern medicine the old-fashioned way to the families she serves.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Arizona - Phoenix
Residency
Pediatrics, Phoenix Children's Hospital/Maricopa Medical Center
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Van Tassel right for?
Dr. Van Tassel is a strong fit for families with newborns through school-age children across the East Valley. Parents who want same-day access to their child's doctor without leaving home will find her model well-suited to their needs. She works particularly well with families managing acute illness, developmental concerns, or ongoing preventive care. Families seeking a physician who combines clinical depth with genuine parenting experience will connect with her approach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Van Tassel treats a broad range of pediatric conditions, including RSV, bronchiolitis, croup, hand foot and mouth disease, Sever's apophysitis, ear wax impaction, transitional anxiety, developmental delays, and general acute illness. She handles both sick visits and preventive care entirely in the home.
Yes. Dr. Van Tassel holds board certification in pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP). She earned her medical degree from the University of Arizona - Phoenix and completed her residency at Phoenix Children's Hospital and Maricopa Medical Center.
Dr. Van Tassel has practiced pediatrics in the Chandler and Gilbert area for over eleven years. All of her clinical experience has been in the East Valley of Arizona.
Yes. Dr. Van Tassel performs in-home circumcisions for infants up to four weeks old using the Gomco clamp technique. She brings all necessary equipment to the family's home and provides detailed aftercare instructions.
Yes. Dr. Van Tassel offers in-home ear piercing using a hollow needle technique. She uses single-use sterilized equipment and medical-grade or hypoallergenic earrings to minimize infection risk.
Dr. Van Tassel makes herself available by call, text, and email from 7am to 10pm for urgent patient matters. Members reach her directly without a phone tree or answering service.
Dr. Van Tassel is passionate about preventive medicine. She conducts well visits, developmental checks, sports physicals, and vaccinations entirely in the home. She believes early attention to a child's health supports better long-term outcomes socially, emotionally, and physically.
A typical visit with Dr. Van Tassel runs about 53 minutes. She tracked her visit lengths during the first six months of the practice to establish that benchmark. Visits take place in the patient's home without time pressure from a waiting room schedule.
Yes. Dr. Van Tassel includes mental healthcare as part of her pediatric services. She addresses conditions such as transitional anxiety and supports families navigating behavioral and emotional concerns in children.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026