Rose

DeGrauw-Mare

M.D., FAAP

• Residency: Riley Hospital for Childrens, Indiana University School of Medicine
• Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
• Undergraduate College and Degree: University of Wisconsin – Madison, BS in
• Biology
• Board Certified: American Board of Pediatrics
• Office Location: Deer Valley

Dr. Rose De Grauw – Mare was born in the Netherlands but moved to the Midwest at a young age. Since the completion of her medical training, she found herself in New York caring for kids and families for over 8 years. However, warm weather was calling, and she moved to Phoenix with her family where she is continuing her passion for pediatrics. She enjoys watching her patients grow from infancy through adolescence and being able to be a part of that journey.

In her downtime, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Peter, and their daughter Daisy. They love to be in the kitchen making homemade pizza and rooting for the New York Mets.

Lisa

Engel

M.D., FAAP

• Residency:Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
• Medical School:University of California Irvine
• Undergraduate College and Degree:University of California Irvine, B.S. Biology and Psychology
• Board Certified:American Board of Pediatrics
• Fellow:American Academy of Pediatrics
• Recognition:Honored for her work in child advocacy program which is
• focused on educating minority children and families about asthma
• Office Location:Deer Valley

Dr. Lisa Engel has been with North Scottsdale Pediatrics since 2005. She serves as our lab director and oversees our quality assurance program. Dr. Engel has an interest in asthma and developed our asthma follow-up program. She also heads up our allergy testing program.

She is married to Dr. Richard Engel, a pediatrician who works as a hospitalist. They have two children, Melissa and Matthew. They love cooking together, traveling and enjoying music.

Karen

Eynon

C.P.N.P.

• Graduate School and Degree: Indiana University, Masters of Science in Nursing, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, 1991
• Graduate School and Degree: Claremont School of Theology, Masters of Arts in Theological Studies with an emphasis in counseling and theology of Health, 2001
• Undergraduate College and Degree: Indiana University School of Nursing, B.S. Nursing with a minor in education with a focus in music
• Office Location: Deer Valley & Ironwood

Karen is our Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who joins us with over 30 years of pediatric experience. She has a broad range of experience in pediatric primary care, pediatric cardiology, hemophilia and general pediatric development and behavior. She has a special interest in promoting whole and healthy lifestyles in children and their families. Karen has served as the Chairman of the obesity committee for the Arizona Academy of Pediatrics, and has been an Associate Clinical Faculty member at Arizona State University with responsibility for clinical education of nurse practitioner graduate students and undergraduate courses in healthcare ethics.

Karen is married with two grown children and one granddaughter. She enjoys time with family and friends, running and hiking.

Adrienne

Kurland

M.D., FAAP

• Pediatric Residency:Banner Good Samaritan/Phoenix Children’s Hospital
• Medical School:University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
• Undergraduate College and Degree:Northwestern University, B.S. Communication Sciences and Disorders
• Board Certified:American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Internal Medicine
• Fellow:American Academy of Pediatrics
• Office Location:Deer Valley

Dr. Adrienne Kurland has been with our North Scottsdale Pediatric team since 2012. She had worked as a health educator for Chicago Health Corps/AmeriCorps and as Development Manager for Chicago Cares, a non-profit organization focused on education, health and wellness services for children and adults. She was also a member of the medical staff at Carl Hayden VA Medical Center in Phoenix.

Dr. Kurland is certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics but embraced her love of pediatrics by joining our practice. She has been very involved with building our young adult/adolescent program but loves all aspects of pediatrics, from newborn care to adolescent care. Dr. Kurland also serves on the faculty of the University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix as an Associate Professor teaching physical examination.

Dr. Kurland is married to Brett, and they have two children, a son and a daughter, so she has her own pediatric experience at home! She enjoys hiking, literature, travel, community service and advocacy.

Alice

Speed

M.D.

• Residency:University of California, Irvine/Children’s Hospital of Orange County
• Medical School:Creighton University School of Medicine
• Undergraduate College and Degree:Cornell University, B.A in biological sciences with a minor in business
• Board Certified:American Board of Pediatrics
• Office Location: Deer Valley

Dr. Speed was born and raised in Southern California. She pursued her undergraduate degree as far away as possible in New York and then started her quest back to the west coast by attending medical school at Creighton and finishing her first two years in Omaha, Nebraska. Her 3rd and 4th years of medical school were done in Phoenix, AZ – her first introduction to the desert. After graduating, she moved back home for residency at the UCI/CHOC program. She is excited to be back in Arizona and excited to build relationships with her patients and their families – her absolute favorite part of pediatrics.

When out of the office, she loves being outdoors with her fiancé, Brian – whether it be running, hiking, or occasionally backpacking. She also loves exploring new places to eat, so if you have any suggestions, send them her way!

Sherry

Pottgen

M.D., FAAP

• Residency:Phoenix Children’s Hospital
• Medical School:University of Arizona College of Medicine
• Undergraduate School and Degree:University of Arizona, B. S., Molecular & Cellular Biology
• Board Certified:American Board of Pediatrics
• Fellow:American Academy of Pediatrics
• Recognition:Summa Cum Laude at University of Arizona, Intern of the Year at Phoenix Children’s Hospital
• Office Location:Deer Valley and Ironwood

Dr. Sherry Pottgen is a native of Arizona and has been practicing pediatrics since 2008. She has special interests in the care of the newborn, nutrition/feeding issues, skin care, and allergies. Dr. Pottgen has a great rapport with her patients and families and provides compassionate care to all that she serves.Dr. Pottgen is happily married and has two amazing children and two cats. She enjoys traveling, hiking, photography, interior design, exploring new restaurants, and spending time with her family.

Jennifer

Rogan

M.D., FAAP

• Residency:University of Minnesota – Department of Pediatrics
• Medical School:University of Minnesota
• Undergraduate College & Degree:College of St. Benedict, St. Joseph, MN. Natural Science Major, Spanish Minor
• Board Certified:American Board of Pediatrics
• Fellow:American Academy of Pediatrics
• Office Location:Deer Valley & Ironwood

Dr. Rogan has been with North Scottsdale Pediatrics since 2021. Prior to moving to Arizona, she practiced in Minnesota as well as Colorado. Dr. Rogan enjoys all aspects of pediatrics from newborn care to the transition to adulthood. She is married to Dr. Michael Rogan, an interventional radiologist. They have three children, ranging from middle school to college. They enjoy hiking, traveling and spending time back in Minnesota by the lake.

Jeffrey

Siegel

M.D., FAAP

• Residency:Babies Hospital at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York
• Medical School:University of Missouri School of Medicine
• Undergraduate College and Degree:Washington University in St. Louis, B.A. Biology
• Board Certified:American Board of Pediatrics
• Fellow:American Academy of Pediatrics
• Recognition:“Top Doc” Phoenix Magazine, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
• Office Location:Deer Valley

Dr. Jeff Siegel has been in practice at North Scottsdale Pediatrics since 1998. He has been very involved in the pediatric community, serving as Chairman of Pediatrics at Honor Health Shea Hospital. He enjoys speaking to elementary students and getting them excited about science and medicine.

Dr. Siegel is the most tech savvy of the group and is committed to keeping our practice on the cutting-edge of technology. He introduced our practice to electronic medical records before most practices in the Valley and continues to update our system to include the patient portal which allows patients to access some of their medical records, request medication refills and schedule appointments online.

Dr. Siegel has been married over 20 years to Jennifer, an artist, and they have two teenage boys, Jack and Josh, who have taught him invaluable lessons he uses in his practice everyday. When not working, you can find him spending time with his boys drumming in a rock band or hiking with his wife.

Rebecca

Smith

M.D., FAAP

• Residency:Phoenix Children’s Hospital/Maricopa Medical Center
• Medical School:University of Arizona
• Undergraduate School and Degree:University of Arizona
• Board Certified:American Academy of Pediatrics
• Fellow:American Academy of Pediatrics
• Office Location:Deer Valley

Dr. Rebecca Smith grew up in Phoenix, AZ. She also attended University of Arizona for both undergraduate training and medical school. She completed her pediatric residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital/Maricopa Medical Center.

After residency, her family relocated to Oregon for a few years but is returning to their home state of Arizona. Dr. Smith and her husband have 2 wonderful daughters. Dr. Smith enjoys family get togethers and BBQs as well as reading and sewing in her spare time.

Dr. Smith has a special clinical interest in areas of lactation and endocrinopathies (hormonal disorders) in addition to general pediatrics.