About
Dr. Nazia Sheriff is a pediatrician and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant serving families in Orinda, California and the surrounding East Bay communities. Her clinical scope covers general pediatric care, newborn medicine, breastfeeding medicine, nutrition counseling, and specialized care for children with special needs. She holds her IBCLC credential alongside her medical training, making her one of the few pediatricians who brings formal lactation expertise directly into patient care.
Dr. Sheriff takes a holistic view of child health. She keeps current on medical research, nutrition science, and brain development to inform her clinical decisions. She believes that diet plays a central role in how children heal and thrive, and she weaves nutritional guidance into every visit. Her approach centers on treating the whole child and building genuine partnerships with families. Patients and parents describe her as warm, grounded, and skilled at connecting with children on their own terms. She aims, in her own words, to bring medicine back to its roots, one family at a time.
Education & Training
Additional Training
IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Sheriff right for?
Dr. Sheriff is a strong fit for families who want a pediatrician deeply involved in nutrition and whole-child wellness. Newborns and breastfeeding mothers benefit from her dual training as a pediatrician and IBCLC. Parents of children with special needs find her tailored approach and calm clinic environment particularly supportive. Families across the East Bay who want home visits, telehealth options, and extended appointment time will feel at home with Dr. Sheriff.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sheriff treats a broad range of pediatric conditions, from routine wellness concerns to more complex cases. Her clinical focus includes newborn care, breastfeeding difficulties, nutritional issues, and care for children with special needs. She also handles general pediatric conditions across all ages.
Yes. Dr. Sheriff holds the IBCLC credential, meaning she is a formally trained International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She brings this expertise directly into her pediatric practice, supporting breastfeeding mothers and newborns as part of her core clinical work.
Dr. Sheriff treats nutrition as a core part of pediatric health, not an afterthought. She stays current on nutrition and brain development research and incorporates dietary guidance into well visits and illness management. She believes that what children eat directly shapes how they heal and grow.
Yes. Dr. Sheriff provides tailored clinic visits for children who benefit from a different approach. Her clinic environment is calm and home-like, which many children with special needs find easier to navigate. She adjusts her pace and style to meet each child's specific developmental needs.
Dr. Sheriff makes her first visit with every newborn in the family's home. She offers a newborn fourth trimester care plan designed to support both baby and parents during the early weeks. Her IBCLC credential means she can also address breastfeeding challenges directly during these visits.
Dr. Sheriff schedules sixty-minute appointments. That length gives her time to review a child's full health picture, answer parent questions thoroughly, and address nutrition and development alongside the primary concern.
Yes. Dr. Sheriff offers house calls upon request. She also sees patients via telehealth and car visits for families who need flexible options. Every first newborn visit takes place at the family's home as a standard part of her newborn care model.
Dr. Sheriff combines formal medical training with IBCLC certification and a deep focus on nutrition and brain development research. She takes time with each patient, connects with children at their level, and treats parents as partners in their child's health. Families describe her as grounded, thorough, and genuinely engaged.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026