About
Dr. Riley Livingston is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatrics serving families in Liberty Park and Mountain Brook, Alabama. S. in Neuroscience from Tulane University in New Orleans. She then completed a combined MD and Masters in Health Care Organization and Policy at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Her residency training spanned seven years: first in Pathology at UAB, then in Pediatrics at the University of Florida, Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
Before founding Dr. Riley Pediatrics, she worked as an inpatient physician at Children's of Alabama. That experience sharpened her passion for outpatient general pediatrics and relationship-driven care. Dr. Livingston served as the early in-home pediatrician to the Waldrop sextuplets during the 2018 cold and flu season, a family featured on TLC's Sweet Home Sextuplets. She is passionate about continuity of care and building trusting partnerships with the families she serves. Outside of medicine, she is a mother of three and shares her home with a French bulldog named Nala.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Tulane University, New Orleans, B.S. Neuroscience
Medical School
University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), MD/MPH combined program
Residency
Pathology, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Pediatrics, University of Florida, Sacred Heart Hospital, Pensacola
Additional Training
Masters in Health Care Organization and Policy (MPH), University of Alabama at Birmingham
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Livingston right for?
Dr. Livingston is an excellent fit for families with young children who want a consistent, accessible physician. Parents of newborns and infants under three months will find her emphasis on home visits particularly valuable. She serves children through age 18, with strong expertise in asthma, eczema, and ADHD management. Families managing multiple chronic conditions benefit from her coordination of specialist care and her extended appointment times. Her partnership-based approach works especially well for engaged parents who want direct input in their child's care decisions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Livingston treats a wide range of pediatric conditions from birth through age 18. Her chronic condition work focuses on asthma, eczema, and ADHD. She also handles acute sick visits, well-child care, minor procedures, and vision screening.
Yes. Dr. Livingston holds Diplomate status from the American Board of Pediatrics. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Florida, Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola, following an earlier residency in Pathology at UAB.
Dr. Livingston treats the patient-physician relationship as a genuine partnership. She brings her medical expertise to every visit while actively incorporating the parent's knowledge of their child. Together, they make decisions that reflect the whole child, not just the presenting concern.
Yes. Dr. Livingston personally conducts home visits for sick and well-child care. She prioritizes in-home visits for newborns and infants under three months to protect them from exposure to illness in waiting rooms.
Dr. Livingston earned a Masters in Health Care Organization and Policy alongside her MD through UAB's combined MD/MPH program. She also completed a residency in Pathology before her pediatric training, giving her seven total years of residency experience.
Yes. Before founding Dr. Riley Pediatrics, she worked as an inpatient physician at Children's of Alabama. She also served as the in-home pediatrician to the Waldrop sextuplets during cold and flu season in 2018, featured on TLC's Sweet Home Sextuplets.
Yes. Every visit is with Dr. Livingston directly. She structures her practice around continuity of care, so families always see the same physician rather than rotating providers.
Dr. Livingston manages ADHD as part of her chronic condition services. She works with families over time to monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and coordinate with specialists when needed.
Dr. Livingston grew up in Huntsville, Alabama. She studied neuroscience at Tulane University, completed her MD and MPH at UAB, and finished her pediatric residency at the University of Florida, Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola.
Doctor profile last updated August 16, 2026