About
Russell Homan, MD, NABBLM-C, IBCLC grew up just outside Fort Worth, Texas and went on to study at Princeton University, where he met his wife Trish, a Floridian. He earned his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He then completed his pediatrics residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Dr. Homan holds board certification in both general pediatrics and breastfeeding medicine, and he carries the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant credential. He is the only board certified breastfeeding physician in Tallahassee. His clinical background spans hospital medicine, pediatric emergency care, private practice, and service as a child-abuse medical director. He is also a Level 3 Positive Parenting Program counselor for children and adolescents. His clinical passions include breastfeeding medicine, tongue-tie, ADHD, infant food sensitivities, sleep issues, asthma, and eczema. He founded Canopy Pediatrics in 2019 because he wanted to spend real time with patients and their families. He has hospital privileges at HCA Florida Capital Regional Medical Center and will care for admitted members there. Outside the office, Dr. Homan fishes, mountain bikes, plays pickleball, and spends time with Trish, their three teenage boys, and the family dogs Olive and Skipper, who occasionally visit the practice.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Princeton University
Medical School
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency
Pediatrics, University of Florida
Additional Training
Level 3 Positive Parenting Program counselor for children and adolescents; board certification in Breastfeeding Medicine (NABBLM-C); International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Homan right for?
Dr. Homan is a strong fit for families who want a pediatrician they can actually reach. Parents of newborns benefit especially from his breastfeeding medicine expertise and the Ready, Nest, Grow plan. He works well with children managing ADHD, asthma, eczema, food sensitivities, or sleep difficulties. Families who value custom vaccine planning and developmental screening will find his approach thoughtful and flexible. His calm, relationship-driven style suits parents who want a doctor who knows their child by name.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Homan focuses on breastfeeding medicine, tongue-tie evaluation and clipping, ADHD, asthma, eczema, infant food sensitivities, sleep disorders, and developmental concerns. He also manages sinus infections, RSV, influenza, allergies, migraine headaches, and anxiety. His dual background in pediatrics and lactation medicine makes him especially well-equipped for newborn and infant care.
Yes. Dr. Homan holds board certification in general pediatrics and in breastfeeding medicine through NABBLM-C. He also holds the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant credential, making him the only board certified breastfeeding physician in Tallahassee.
Dr. Homan earned his undergraduate degree at Princeton University and his medical degree at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed his pediatrics residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Dr. Homan holds both a breastfeeding medicine board certification and the IBCLC credential, a rare combination in a pediatrician. He evaluates and treats conditions like tongue-tie, low milk supply, blocked ducts, mastitis, and latch difficulties. He performs tongue-tie clippings in-office and conducts newborn home visits as part of the Ready, Nest, Grow plan.
Yes. Dr. Homan provides full ADHD evaluation and ongoing management for children at Canopy Pediatrics. His training as a Level 3 Positive Parenting Program counselor also informs how he supports families navigating behavioral and attention challenges.
Yes. Dr. Homan holds hospital privileges at HCA Florida Capital Regional Medical Center in Tallahassee. He will care for Canopy Pediatrics members admitted there, maintaining continuity of care during a hospital stay.
Yes. Dr. Homan makes house calls for members within approximately 20 minutes of the office. The Ready, Nest, Grow newborn plan includes two complimentary home visits. He has performed vaccinations, sutured lacerations, and clipped tongue-ties in patients' homes.
Dr. Homan offers custom vaccine planning for families. He takes a calm, flexible approach and works with parents who have questions or concerns about timing and scheduling. His goal is to keep children protected while respecting each family's priorities.
Doctor profile last updated April 11, 2026