Northland Providers

Brian Kipela M.D. F.A.A.P.

Education

Undergraduate: Duke University – B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering / Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1998
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2002
Pediatric Training: Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, 2005

Hospital Associations

West Penn Hospital, Magee-Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

Additional Information

Dr. Kilpela is the son of Dr. Donald Kilpela, one of the founders of Pediatric Alliance and the Northland Division, and is a long-time resident of the North Hills area.  He and his wife Janel, an elementary school teacher in the Pine-Richland School District, live in the Sewickley area with their daughter and son.  Dr. Kilpela is an avid sports fan of both professional and college teams.  He is the Chairman of the Electronic Medical Records Committee and sits on the Board of Directors and Strategic Management Committee for Pediatric Alliance, P.C.

Kathleen Lamb M.D. F.A.A.P.

Education

Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh, B.S. in Biology, 1975
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 1979
Pediatric Training: Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, 1982

Hospital Associations

West Penn Hospital, Magee-Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

Additional Information

Dr. Lamb is the mother of 4 children.  She and her husband Michael, a physician of Internal Medicine, live in the North Hills area.  She also has grandchildren and enjoys spending time with her family. She likes running, swimming, loves to cook and try new recipes, enjoys reading, music, plays piano, musical theatre and the opera. Dr. Lamb is a member of the Finance Committee for Pediatric Alliance, P.C.

Brian Kipela M.D. F.A.A.P.

Education

Undergraduate: Duke University – B.S.E. Biomedical Engineering / Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1998
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, 2002
Pediatric Training: Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, 2005

Hospital Associations

West Penn Hospital, Magee-Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

Additional Information

Dr. Kilpela is the son of Dr. Donald Kilpela, one of the founders of Pediatric Alliance and the Northland Division, and is a long-time resident of the North Hills area.  He and his wife Janel, an elementary school teacher in the Pine-Richland School District, live in the Sewickley area with their daughter and son.  Dr. Kilpela is an avid sports fan of both professional and college teams.  He is the Chairman of the Electronic Medical Records Committee and sits on the Board of Directors and Strategic Management Committee for Pediatric Alliance, P.C.

Hilary Garbon  M.D., F.A.A.P., I.B.C.L.C.

Education

Undergraduate: University of Florida – B.S. Microbiology and Cell Science, 2002
Medical School: University of Miami School of Medicine, 2006
Pediatric Training: Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, 2009

Specialty

General pediatrics treating newborns through college. Lactation support.

Hospital Associations

West Penn Hospital, Magee-Women’s Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC

Additional Information

Dr. Garbon is originally from South Florida and came to Pittsburgh for residency in 2006. She fell in love with the city and her husband, a Pittsburgh native. She enjoys travelling, cooking, reading and watching football- especially the Steelers and the Florida Gators! She loves being a pediatrician and watching all her patients grow. She has a special interest in concussion education and breastfeeding.

Christopher Dudro M.D., F.A.A.P. 

Education

Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame-B.S. Pre-Professional Studies, 1996
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine, 2000
Pediatric Training: University of Virginia Medical Center, 2003