Meet our team at Neighborhood Pediatrics! Please take a few moments to learn
about our skilled pediatricians and nurse practitioners and our friendly,
nurturing staff.
At Neighborhood Pediatrics, we consider it both a great joy and responsibility to care for children. Most of us are parents ourselves, so we strive to be understanding and available to the families we are privileged to serve. We are honored that you have chosen us as your child's primary medical provider and are confident that you will be pleased with the quality of care and service that we can provide you and your family.
A vital part of our service to children begins with our outstanding staff who works hard to manage and maintain a professional, caring and supportive environment for our patients in a timely manner. Our doctors and nurse practitioner are lifelong learners. Not only have they received advanced medical training in pediatrics, they continually pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest in child health care.
Your child's health is as important to us as it is to you. We look forward to providing you with excellent medical care your child deserves.
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Dear Families,
After over 30 years of dedication, compassion, and service, we are both excited and a bit emotional to announce that Dr. Skoch is retiring. She has been an integral part of our community, caring for countless children and families, and her impact has been profound.
As we prepare to celebrate her amazing career, we would love to collect stories, memories, and well-wishes from those whose lives she has touched. Whether it's a funny anecdote, expressing gratitude, a heartwarming story, a photo, or even a drawing from your child—each contribution will help us honor Dr. Skoch and commemorate her legacy.
If you would like to contribute, there are two ways to share your thoughts:
Google Forms to access a digital form where you can submit your memories, stories, or messages for Dr. Skoch.
Use the Note Cards provided in the office to write your memories or a personal message and place them in the designated envelope.
Your stories will be compiled into a keepsake memory book that will be presented to Dr. Skoch as a token of appreciation for her years of dedication. We know it will mean the world to her to hear from so many of you.
Thank you for helping us make this special tribute to an extraordinary doctor and person.
Meet Our Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
Kathleen Skoch, MD
Dr. Skoch studied medicine at University of Cincinnati and Case Western Reserve University then completed pediatric training at MetroHealth. She is a board-certified pediatrician and has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. Dr. Skoch founded Neighborhood Pediatrics in 2001.
Amy Daso, MD
Dr. Daso graduated from Denison University and studied medicine at Case Western Reserve University. She trained in pediatrics at the Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital and joined Neighborhood Pediatrics in 2003. She is a board-certified pediatrician. Dr. Daso lives in Lakewood with her husband, Mike, and four children. She enjoys running, biking, swimming, and watching her children grow.
Abby Lader, DO, IBCLC
A native of Lakewood, Dr. Lader graduated from Miami University then studied medicine at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her pediatric training at Akron Children’s Hospital and joined Neighborhood Pediatrics in 2012. She is a board-certified pediatrician. She lives in Shaker Heights with her family. Dr. Lader enjoys hiking, kayaking, traveling, and cooking with her family. She has a special interest in breastfeeding.
Dan Murphy, MD
Dr. Dan grew up in Shaker, completing his undergraduate and medical degrees in Ohio before heading to Wisconsin for residency training. Now, he is excited to be back in Cleveland around family and friends to continue his career. He lives on the east side with his family and spends his free time outdoors hiking the many parks in the area and across the country. He has a special interest in obesity medicine and hopes to integrate nature exposure with standard therapies in the management of metabolic health in the future.
Kara Konrad, CPNP
Kara Konrad, CPNP, graduated from Kent State University with her Masters of Science in Nursing in pediatric primary care. She is board certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner and has over 20 years experience in pediatric nursing. Kara lives in Rocky River with her husband, David, and four children. She enjoys walks with their dog, working out, yoga, and spending time with her family and friends. She joined Neighborhood Pediatrics in 2019.
Kathleen Kress-Farrell, CPNP
Kathleen Kress-Farrell, CPNP, graduated from
the University of Dayton and received her Masters of Science in Nursing in
pediatric primary care from Kent State University. She is board
certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner and has over 11 years experience
in pediatric nursing. Kathleen lives
in West Park with her husband, Mike, daughter Ray and dog Dylan. She
has a love for sports and enjoyed playing rugby for many years. She
loves spending time with her family and friends, traveling and walks in the
Metroparks. She joined Neighborhood Pediatrics in 2020.
Meet Our Nurses
Debbie
Judy
Suzanne
Linda
Sue
Beth
Meet Our Medical Assistants
Retta
Gail
Kelly
Meet Our Receptionists
Ann
Willinda
Meet Our Clinical Manager
Stephanie
Meet Our Office Manager
Heather