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!

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.

Dr. Connor is thrilled to be caring for children in her hometown of Jupiter, Florida. Her husband, Dr. Michael Connor, is an oculoplastic surgeon and they have four 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. 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. 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 of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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

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 who is also a Gator fan! Deana enjoys fishing, diving, fitness, and paddle boarding. She is also a volunteer with the Surfers for Autism organization.

Rachel Paciaroni 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. Rachel welcomed her first child in April of 2024. She enjoys going to the beach, attending sporting events, traveling and spending time with family.