Valerie Fonarev, CRNP

Russell Traister, MD Russell Traister, MD, PhD is a pediatric allergy/immunology specialist at AHN Pediatric Institute. He specializes in the treatment of allergies, asthma, and vocal cord dysfunction. He also provides rush immunotherapy to quickly desensitize patients to harmful allergens. He sees adult patients. Dr. Traister earned his medical degree at University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He completed a residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and completed his fellowship, within the same health system, at Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Traister is a published author of numerous articles and papers, has presented several research abstracts, and has given presentations around the country.

Julia Kuczynski, RD Julia Kuczynski, RD, is a dietitian with AHN Pediatric Institute and AHN Sports Medicine. She provides specialized nutritional care in pediatrics and sports nutrition, focusing on personalized dietary strategies, enabling children and athletes to achieve their health and performance goals. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio and her Coordinated Masters in Nutrition from University of Pittsburgh. Julia has a history of coaching at a middle school and high school level, which she uses to aid in understanding the individual needs of her athletic patients. She welcomes patients ages newborn to 18.