About
Dr. Sierra Wensman is a board-certified pediatrician with over ten years of experience caring for children from newborns through adolescents. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences as a Renaissance Scholar at the University of Southern California, where she also minored in Religion. She then completed a Master of Science in Physiological Sciences at the University of Arizona before earning her Doctor of Medicine from Tufts University School of Medicine. Her pediatric residency took place at the University of Arizona/Banner University Medical Center in Tucson.
Dr. Wensman also holds certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, a credential she pursued after navigating the personal challenges of breastfeeding as a mother. She is a mom of five young children and grew up in Boulder City, Nevada, where a close-knit community shaped her belief in the power of real relationships. She teaches Sunday school and volunteers with children at her church. She loves spending time with her family, starts many mornings at Orangetheory, and has gone skydiving twice. Dr. Wensman has a genuine passion for teaching and regularly welcomes residents and students into her clinic. Caring for children, she says, is her calling and greatest joy.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Southern California, Renaissance Scholar, B.S. in Biological Sciences, Minor in Religion
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine
Residency
Pediatric Residency, University of Arizona/Banner University Medical Center
Additional Training
Master of Science in Physiological Sciences, University of Arizona
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Wensman right for?
Dr. Wensman is a strong fit for families with children from birth through age 18 who want a pediatrician who truly knows their child. Parents of newborns benefit especially from her IBCLC certification and home visit availability during the first three months. She works well with families managing chronic conditions like asthma, eczema, ADHD, or anxiety who need consistent, ongoing support. Busy families who want direct access to their doctor during evenings and weekends will find her availability particularly valuable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Wensman treats a broad range of pediatric conditions. These include asthma, eczema, ADHD, anxiety, depression, obesity, and metabolic concerns. She also manages headaches, sleep issues, concussions, and sports injuries. For acute illnesses, she handles fevers, coughs, colds, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, rashes, skin infections, and urinary tract infections.
Yes. Dr. Wensman holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics. She also holds certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, making her qualified to support breastfeeding mothers and newborns in addition to her general pediatric work.
Dr. Wensman earned her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Arizona/Banner University Medical Center in Tucson. She also holds a Master of Science in Physiological Sciences from the University of Arizona.
Yes. Dr. Wensman is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. She pursued that credential after her own personal experience with breastfeeding. She provides lactation guidance as part of her newborn care, including during home visits in the first three months of life.
Yes. Dr. Wensman visits newborns at home during the first three months of life. These home visits are included in the membership and give new families support during one of the most demanding seasons of early parenthood.
Dr. Wensman brings over ten years of pediatric experience to her practice. She has cared for children across the full age range from newborns through adolescents throughout her career.
Yes. Dr. Wensman makes herself available by text and phone during evenings and weekends. She addresses questions as quickly as possible. Weekend appointments are also available on an as-needed basis, so families rarely need to visit urgent care for after-hours concerns.
Yes. Dr. Wensman manages ongoing conditions including asthma, eczema, ADHD, anxiety, depression, obesity, and metabolic dysfunction. Her limited panel size allows her to follow these patients closely over time and coordinate with specialists when needed.
Yes. Dr. Wensman has a genuine passion for teaching and regularly welcomes medical residents and students into her clinic for rotations. She views teaching as an important part of her professional life alongside direct patient care.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026