Samantha Scott, MD

AHN Pediatrics formerly known as Pediatric Alliance

Lauren Buddendeck, MPAS, PA-C Lauren Buddendeck, MPAS, PA-C, is a physician assistant with AHN Pediatric Institute, specializing in sick visits, mental health visits, newborn and infant exams, and well-child visits. She is skilled at minimally invasive and nonsurgical procedures. She did her Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences and Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Lauren Buddendeck is certified by The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She values building a relationship with her patients and their families to provide them with the level of trust when it comes to caring for their loved ones. Lauren Buddendeck welcomes patients ages newborn to early 20s.

Wendy Ripple, MD, is a pediatrician, whose practice is limited to treating conditions of the skin from the inside out. She treats acne, warts, and rashes and provides skin checks and mole biopsies. Dr. Ripple sees patients from birth to age 21. Dr. Ripple earned a medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She completed her residency at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and speaks English.