About
Dr. Susan Wiepert brings an unusually broad clinical foundation to pediatric medicine. She began her career as a pediatric physical therapist, graduating from Daemen College in 1993. In 1998, she earned a Master of Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill under a Maternal and Child Health grant. After years of clinical work at Women and Children's Hospital at Buffalo, she returned to school and earned her MD from the University at Buffalo in 2005.
She completed a combined pediatric and physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Women and Children's Hospital at Buffalo in 2011. Board certified in pediatrics, she has worked at Pediatric and Adolescent Urgent Care of WNY in Williamsville since 2012. She currently pursues a fellowship at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, weaving conventional care with complementary therapies, nutrition, mindfulness, sleep, and movement. She holds certification as a lactation counselor and offers comprehensive support to breastfeeding mothers. Dr. Wiepert lives in Lewiston with her husband Dave, their two teenage sons Caden and Caleb, and their family dog Sandi. She encourages every family she sees to trust their instincts.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Daemen College, graduated 1993 (Pediatric Physical Therapy)
Medical School
University at Buffalo, MD, 2005
Residency
Combined Pediatric/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Women and Children's Hospital at Buffalo, completed 2011
Fellowship
Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine (Fellow, in progress)
Additional Training
Masters of Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1998 (Maternal and Child Health grant)
Certifications
Who is Dr. Wiepert right for?
Dr. Wiepert is a strong fit for families who want a pediatrician deeply engaged in their child's overall wellbeing. Newborns and infants benefit especially from her lactation support and attachment-informed approach to early development. Parents who value integrative care, including nutrition guidance, mindfulness, and emotional wellness, will find her philosophy resonates. Families who prefer a delayed or alternative vaccination schedule find a welcoming, non-judgmental partner in Dr. Wiepert. She also serves parents seeking mentorship and community through programs like The Parent Connection.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Wiepert provides comprehensive pediatric care from birth through adolescence. Her clinical focus spans well visits, sick visits, infant care, developmental concerns, and health screenings. She also addresses nutrition, sleep, movement, and emotional wellness as part of her integrative approach.
Yes. Dr. Wiepert holds board certification in pediatrics. She also pursues a fellowship at the Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine, expanding her training in evidence-based complementary therapies.
Dr. Wiepert schedules newborn visits within 3 to 5 days of a baby coming home from the hospital. She guides families using baby-led processes and attachment theory, drawing on the work of Dr. John Bowlby and Dr. Gordon Neufeld. She consistently encourages parents to trust their instincts.
Yes. Dr. Wiepert holds certification as a lactation counselor and offers comprehensive support to mothers who choose to breastfeed. Every Purely Pediatrics membership also includes lactation services through IBCLC Gina Granto Penque.
Dr. Wiepert worked as a pediatric physical therapist at Women and Children's Hospital at Buffalo before attending medical school. She also earned a Master of Science in Maternal and Child Health from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1998. That background shapes her whole-child perspective on development and care.
Yes. Dr. Wiepert welcomes families who choose not to vaccinate or who follow a delayed immunization schedule. She approaches vaccination conversations without judgment and helps families navigate available options.
The Parent Connection is a parenting mentorship program Dr. Wiepert leads personally. Members pay $55 per month and join two virtual group calls each month with Dr. Wiepert. The program covers parenting strategies, child development, and community support.
Yes. Dr. Wiepert completed a combined pediatric and physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Women and Children's Hospital at Buffalo in 2011. That training gives her a distinctive perspective on movement, development, and musculoskeletal health in children.
Doctor profile last updated June 9, 2026