Ballard Pediatrics

Matthew Allen, MD joined Ballard Pediatrics in 2001 after completion of residency at Seattle Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center. Born in Seattle, Dr. Allen is a graduate of both the Philosophy Department and School of Medicine at the University of Washington. His training has given him opportunities to practice medicine in China, Guatemala and Chiapas, Mexico. Dr. Allen works full time at Ballard Pediatrics and enjoys following the development of children within their families. He is a past President of the Medical Staff at Seattle Children's Hospital. Dr. Allen lives in Seattle with his wife, interior designer Allison Allen, and daughter Ellie and sons Andrew and Grant. His outside interests include alpine hiking, sea kayaking, soccer and reading.

Christianne Eldred, MD joined Ballard Pediatrics in 1999, and is in the office 2 1/2 days a week, job-sharing with Dr. Nakoneczny. She is a graduate of the University of Washington (BS in Zoology, 1991) and the UW School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric residency in 1998 at Seattle Children's Hospital and University of Washington. In addition to her interest in general pediatrics, Dr. Eldred enjoys working with adolescents. Her time out of the office is devoted to exercise, yoga, cooking, reading and snowboarding. Dr. Eldred lives in Ravenna with her husband Tom Schwab, an owner of Westwood Mortgage, and two sons Declan and Dashiell.

Danae Nakoneczny MD Danae Nakoneczny, MD has been practicing pediatric medicine in the Seattle area since 2009. She grew up in Madison, WI and attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor for undergraduate studies, majoring in French with a minor in Biology. She spent a year studying abroad in Aix-en-Provence, France. After attending medical school at the University of Wisconsin in Madison, she completed her pediatric residency at Northwestern University in Chicago (Lurie Children's Hospital). She worked for 5 years as a pediatric regional hospitalist for Seattle Children's Hospital before joining Ballard Pediatric Clinic. "Dr. Danae" lives in Greenwood with her husband, Matt, and their two children. She enjoys skiing, hiking, traveling and spending time with her family. She sees patients Wednesday afternoons and all day on Thursday and Friday.