About Ivia I. Hess, MD

Ivia Hess, MD, is a pediatrician who grew up in Manhattan in New York City. She loves teaching, and she spent time as an instructor in the Doctoring Program at the University of Arizona Medical School, Phoenix Campus.

Dr. Hess graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in New York. She then completed her internship and residency at the University of Maryland Medical System. Soon after she became certified by the American Board of Pediatrics, she moved to Arizona.

Her love of pediatrics is centered on getting to know patients and families and watching them grow. In return, her patients and families get to know all about Dr. Hess's family - she and her husband have seven adult children and seven grandchildren.

In her free time, Dr. Hess, a self-described "foodie," is active in her church and loves to hike and travel.

Medical School / Education

Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY

Internship

University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, MD

Residency

University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, MD

American Board of Pediatrics

Locations

Phoenix Children's Pediatrics
2550 E. Guadalupe Rd., Suite 115, Gilbert, AZ 85234

Dr. Hess asked lots of questions and then she listened carefully to the answers that we gave and asked clarifying questions and I felt like she really wanted a whole picture of what was going on with my daughter who was having some problems with her breathing and such and Dr. Hess was very careful and thoughtful and I felt like we got the best care we possibly could have.

I don't think I could have made a better choice, I'm very pleased with Dr. Ivia Hess and all the staff members

I cannot say better things about Dr. Hess and her whole care team. She has really gone above and beyond for our children and has been such a blessing to find such a compassionate and smart pediatrician for our family. I would recommend her to anybody who is struggling with Weight concerns, feeding issues, anxiety, or any kind of mental health condition. She is very knowledgeable and her staff is above and beyond. They take their time and never make us feel rushed at all.

I'm looking forward to future visits for my boys.

I look forward to bringing my other kids to see Ivia I Hess

We love Dr. Hess! She's always very attentive, knows my child's history, she's very knowledgeable and offers great guidance. I can't say enough great things about her!

Dr. Hess went above and beyond for us

Dr.Hess has been an amazing pediatrician and the best overall caring person! She has been in my child's life since he was a few weeks old and is now age 4. She is naturally a genuine, loving and nurturing person, also very thorough in every appointment and topic! I highly recommend her, as well as all other pediatricians at this location. All the staff are wonderful and welcoming, props to this location, keep up your awesome care for our children! Thank you!

Dr. Hess is great