Norton Children’s Services

At Norton Children’s we recognize the importance of our referring providers and value our ongoing relationships. As a health care professional, if you have a question or need assistance, contact one of our provider liaisons or call Norton Children’s Direct Connect.

Norton Children’s Direct Connect

Your direct line to Norton Children’s specialty services

Norton Children’s Direct Connect is designed to allow you to speak with a Norton Children’s specialty provider in real time, when you need it most. The line is answered by nurses who can directly connect you with a provider to discuss a case, seek advice and determine next steps for care — anytime, day or night.

  • Providers can use Direct Connect to speak with a Norton Children’s specialty provider for direction on a patient.
  • Providers can speak with a physician about a patient admission.
  • Providers or office staff can schedule a patient with a Norton Children’s specialty provider.
  • Providers or office staff can schedule a patient for a diagnostic test.

Thank you for entrusting your patients’ care to the physicians and staff of Norton Children’s. We are always looking for ways to improve service to our referring providers and welcome your suggestions on how we can improve our service to you and your patients.

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Pediatric Epileptologist Jeetendra P. Sah, M.D., is shown

What to expect when referring to a pediatric epileptologist

Pediatric epileptologists are specialized pediatric neurologists who help to confirm the diagnosis of epilepsy, discover what is causing a child’s seizures and work to find an individualized management strategy considering concomitant medical issues. Referral to […]

Amber L. Pendleton, M.D., who led an effort to implement the principles of trauma-informed care across a Louisville, Kentucky, pediatric practice and community resources, is shown.

Implementing principles of trauma-informed care

Reviewed by Amber L. Pendleton, M.D. Implementing the principles of trauma-informed care across a primary care team and community resources provides an opportunity to focus on adverse childhood experiences and social-care needs, with the potential […]

A teen girl is shown massaging her temples, illustrating diagnosing and treating migraine in teens.

Diagnosing and Treating Migraine in Teens

Reviewed by Brian M. Plato, D.O., FAHS, neurologist and headache specialist at Norton Neuroscience Institute. Migraine is a common, disabling condition among teenagers, making it difficult for them to keep up with school activities and […]

February 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Lynette Gillis, M.D. Pediatric Gastroenterology Siddharth V. Jain, M.D. ­ Pediatric Neurology Kimberly McDonald, M.D.­ ­ Pediatric Genetics Janice Mahaffey, APRN ­ Pediatric Emergency Medicine ­ Holly M. Barnett, LCSW­ Pediatric Endocrinology­ ­ Ieisha Beasley, […]

January 2023 Norton Children’s Medical Group New Providers

Anna K Goodman, M.D. Pediatric Audiology Emily L Montgomery, M.D. Pediatric Hospital Medicine Adrian R. O’Hagan, M.D. Pediatric Pulmonology Tara Chernecke, APRN Pediatrics Nestor Veliz Tamayo, APRN Pediatrics Julie A Todd, APRN Pediatrics Paul J […]

Kendra N. Evans, APRN, is pictured.

Kendra N. Evans, APRN, practices with Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine

Kendra N. Evans, APRN, practices with Norton Children’s Urology, affiliated with the UofL School of Medicine. As a family nurse practitioner, Kendra cares for children with urological conditions. She enjoys working with pediatric patients and […]

Endocrinologist Kupper A. Wintergerst, M.D., speaks with Wendy Novak at the announcement of a $15 million gift to form Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute.

$15 million gift allows Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute to expand care, support and research

A $15 million gift from the Lift a Life Novak Family Foundation will expand and elevate the diabetes care we offer and help ease the burden of living with diabetes for children and adults across […]

Ryan Swain, M.D., is shown

Erector spinae plane block and pediatric heart surgery

Using an anesthesia block such as erector spinae plane block in some pediatric cardiac surgeries has allowed us to quicken patient recovery, shorten stays in the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) and extubate sooner. By […]

Dr. Alsoufi discusses a case with a colleague

At the forefront with hybrid approach for complex congenital heart disease in high-risk neonate

Babies born with complex congenital heart disease often can have associated issues such as extreme prematurity, low birth weight, abnormal genes and significant congenital disorders other than the heart. These associated issues can significantly increase […]

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Treatments for refractory overactive bladder and urge incontinence

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Implementing principles of trauma-informed care

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