My greatest priority is making sure children feel safe, comfortable and genuinely cared for during every visit. I believe that taking the time to listen, earn a child’s trust and create a positive experience can make a lifelong difference in how children view healthcare. Whether it is a routine checkup, helping a worried parent or caring for a sick child, I strive to treat every patient with kindness, patience and respect.

About Vanessa L. Neves, MD

Dr. Vanessa Neves is a board-certified pediatrician at Phoenix Children's Pediatrics. She is passionate about helping children grow into healthy, confident adults. As a mother of five children, Dr. Neves understands both the joys and challenges of parenting and considers it a privilege to partner with families in caring for their children.

After earning her bachelor's degree in biological science from The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, New Mexico, she earned her medical degree from The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, also in Albuquerque. She completed her pediatric internship and residency at Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center in Phoenix. With decades of experience in pediatrics, she is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for children from birth through adolescence.

Dr. Neves is honored to serve families at Phoenix Children's Pediatrics in Tempe and looks forward to building lasting relationships with the children and families in the community. During her free time, Dr. Neves enjoys interior design and making sourdough bread.

Medical School / Education

(MD) The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Albuquerque, NM

Internship

(Pediatrics) Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

Residency

(Pediatrics) Dignity Health St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

Pediatrics

American Board of Pediatrics

Lead Clinician, Implementation of Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) Screening Tool, TrueCare

Top Doc, Albuquerque Magazine

Vanessa Leonor Neves. "Tommy's Big Race" Feb 2010. Tate Publishing. ISBN: 978-1615663545

Locations

Phoenix Children's Pediatrics
6301 S. McClintock Dr., Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85283