A NOTE FROM OUR PEDIATRICIANS

 

As mothers ourselves, we understand the concerns that parents have for their children and realize how important a pediatrician can be to families. It is an absolute privilege for us to be a part of your family's life!

GET TO KNOW OUR PROVIDERS

Jeanmarie Burigo Connor, M.D.

Dr. Jeanmarie Connor grew up in Jupiter, Florida and attended The Benjamin School from preschool through her senior year in high school. She earned her undergraduate degree at Duke University and her medical degree at the University of Florida. She also completed her pediatric residency training and chief residency at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida. Dr. Connor is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and she is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She also serves on the Board of the Live Like Jake Foundation as well as the Board of the STOP! Children's Cancer Foundation.

 

Dr. Connor is thrilled to be caring for children in her hometown of Jupiter, Florida. Her husband, Dr. Michael Connor, is an oculoplastic surgeon in Palm Beach Gardens and they have four young children. Outside of work, Dr. Connor enjoys volunteering, running, boating, and spending time with her family and friends. She is a big fan of Duke basketball and Gator football! Dr. Connor is also the co-founder(with her husband) of Scarology, the Ultimate Scar Treatment System.

www.scarology.com

 

Sarrie F. Katz, M.D.

Dr. Sarrie Katz is originally from Plainview, New York and has been practicing pediatrics in South Florida since 2006. She attended college at Cornell University and medical school at the State University of New York-Stony Brook School of Medicine. Dr. Katz completed her residency training at The Floating Hospital of Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston. She is Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

 

Dr. Katz has three children and a rescue dog named Ella Boo. She is married to Dr. Alexander Katz, who is a local ophthalmologist. She loves the Florida lifestyle and feels privileged to live in the beautiful town of Jupiter.  Dr. Katz is  regular volunteer at Jerry Thomas Elementary School and she serves as a Medical Consultant for the Temple Beth Am- The One School preschool.  In addition, she partcipates in activities with the Little Smiles organization. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, spending time outdoors with her children and spending time with friends.  Her children have made her serious about  following the Florida Marlins and the Miami Heat.  In 2012, Dr Katz opened Katz Pediatrics in Stuart where she practices pediatrics as well.

Link to Katz Pediatrics: www.katzpediatrics.com

 

 

J. Christie Goodwin, M.D.

Dr. Christie Goodwin joined Premier Pediatrics in May of 2015. She grew up in Palm Beach County and has been back practicing in the area since 2008. She earned her undergraduate degree in Nutrition at the University of Florida and her medical degree from the University of Miami. Dr. Goodwin completed her pediatric residency training at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida. She is a Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow f the American Academy of Pediatrics.

 

Dr. Goodwin is married to Jake Goodwin and they have three young sons. She enjoys boating with her family, yoga, and participating in various volunteer activities in the community. 

 

Deana Angel, ARNP

Deana Angel joined Premier Pediatrics in March of 2015. A Florida native, Deana attended Suncoast High School and then graduated from the University of Florida with a degree in Nursing(RN). In 2004, she earned her ARNP degree and has been practicing as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner since that time.

 

Deana is married to Steve Angel, a mechanical engineer in Palm Beach Gardens. The couple met in Gainesville and they continue to be passionate Gator fans! They have a son, Braylon, and a rescue dog named "Gator". Deana enjoys fishing, diving, fitness, and paddle boarding. She is also a volunteer with the Surfers for Autism organization.

Christine Dowling, ARNP

Christine Dowling works per diem at Premier Pediatrics. She graduated with her Masters Degree from the University of Florida in 1993 and is board certified by the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board. She has additional training in Lactation Services and Integrative Medicine. 
 
Christine and her husband, Jim, have two adult children, Kathryn and James, both of whom also graduated from UF (Go Gators!). They also have a dog named Lilly who brings a lot of joy to their home. In her spare time, she enjoys running, pilates, reading and spending time at the beach. 

 

Rachel Reedy, PA

Rachel Reedy earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida in 2012 and later returned to the University of Florida and graduated with a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies in 2015. She practiced in Gainesville at UF Health Pediatrics from 2015-2022. Her clinical practice focuses on pediatric urgent visits and well child visits. She enjoys developing and maintaining relationships with her patients and their families. Rachel strives to play a special role in the lives of her patients and provide them with exceptional care at each clinical visit.

 

Rachel and her husband, Nick, met at the University of Florida in 2013 and were excited to move to Palm Beach County to be closer to family and serve their new community. Nick is a Medicinal Chemist at Deluge Biotechnologies in Jupiter. Together, they enjoy going to the beach, attending sporting events, traveling and spending time with family.

 

THE FAMILIES OF PREMIER PEDIATRICS

Dr. Connor with her family (2023)
Dr. Katz with her family(2022)
Dr. Goodwin with her family(2021)
Deana Angel with her family(2022)
Christine Dowling with her family(2021)
Rachel and her husband, Nick(2023)

MEET OUR STAFF

FRONT OFFICE STAFF

Hunter, Office Manager
Christine, Front Office Specialist
Karen, Front Office Specialist
Kaley, Front Office Specialist
Jillian, Billing Specialist

NURSING STAFF

Lauren, Clinical Care Coordinator
Lauren, LPN
Carly, LPN
Kristin, RN
Aubrey, MA
Lexi, LPN
Nicole, RN/Triage Nurse
Alexa, MA
Ines, RN

PHOTO GALLERY: A TOUR THROUGH OUR PRACTICE

Premier Pediatrics

224 Chimney Corner Lane, Suite 2032

Jupiter, FL 33458

 

(Located on the 2nd floor of the Greenwich Professional Building of Abacoa)

 

Phone: 561-469-8989

Fax: 877-409-2605

Office Hours

Monday - Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

 

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