About
Dr. Sarah Wiersma is a board-certified pediatrician and breastfeeding medicine specialist based in Scottsdale, Arizona. She holds certification from the American Board of Pediatrics and earned Fellowship status with the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her credentials extend into lactation medicine; she holds both the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine certification (NABBLM-C) and the International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) designation. That combination makes her one of a small number of physicians who practices at the intersection of pediatrics and clinical lactation.
Dr. Wiersma served as HonorHealth Chair of Pediatrics and received the HonorHealth Above and Beyond Award. She also served on the Arizona American Academy of Pediatrics Board of Directors. Her clinical passions include feeding and nutrition, preventive medicine, and parenting guidance. She is a mother herself and brings a firsthand understanding of early childhood to every visit. Outside the office, she enjoys running, reading nonfiction, and spending time with her own children. Patients consistently describe her as caring, passionate, and thorough.
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Who is Dr. Wiersma right for?
Dr. Wiersma is a strong fit for families with children from birth through the school-age years. Newborns and infants benefit especially from her lactation expertise and in-home well visit option during the first three months of life. Parents navigating feeding difficulties, latch issues, milk supply concerns, or nursing pain will find her dual pediatric and lactation credentials particularly valuable. She also works well with families seeking hands-on guidance around sleep, nutrition, behavioral concerns, and preventive care. Families who want direct access to their doctor and a long-term relationship will feel at home at PeaPod.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Wiersma treats a wide range of pediatric conditions. These include latch issues, milk supply problems, nursing pain, and feeding difficulties. She also manages seasonal allergies, respiratory infections, developmental delays, and behavioral concerns. Her clinical focus on preventive medicine means she addresses these issues early, before they become bigger problems.
Yes. Dr. Wiersma holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics. She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, certified by the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine (NABBLM-C), and credentialed as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).
Dr. Wiersma holds both physician-level breastfeeding medicine certification and the IBCLC credential. That dual qualification lets her address feeding challenges from a full clinical and practical standpoint. She evaluates latch mechanics, milk supply, nursing pain, and infant feeding difficulties within the same visit.
Yes. Dr. Wiersma includes in-home well visits during a baby's first three months of life as part of the Seedling membership. She also offers home visits for members within a 5-mile radius for an additional $100 travel fee.
Dr. Wiersma holds hospital privileges at HonorHealth Shea. She also served as HonorHealth Chair of Pediatrics and received the HonorHealth Above and Beyond Award.
Yes. Dr. Wiersma includes mental health check-ins and behavioral concerns within her scope of care. She also addresses developmental delays and provides parenting coaching to support families navigating these challenges.
Dr. Wiersma sees patients from birth through age six and beyond. Her membership tiers cover newborns, infants, toddlers, and school-age children. She serves families across all stages of early childhood.
Yes. Dr. Wiersma offers Breastfeeding Medicine Consultations to both members and non-members. The consultation fee is $250, and she can conduct home visits within 5 miles for an additional $100 travel fee.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026