The Southwest Pediatrics physicians, nurses and staff provide excellent health-care services for patients from birth to age 21.
Sarah E. AuBuchon, MD
Dr. AuBuchon met her husband, Jake, in medical school and they have a son and two daughters. When not at work or with her family, Dr. AuBuchon enjoys yoga, running, traveling and cooking.
Medical School: 6-year combined BA/MD program at the University of MO – Kansas City
Internship & Residency: SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital (2008-2011); Chief Resident 2011-2012.
Elizabeth Kent, MD
Dr. Kent enjoys art, movies, board games, and travel. She loves spending time with her husband Austin and two children, Leo and Stella.
Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences – New Orleans
Residency: St. Louis Children’s Hospital / Washington University (2024)
Andrea N. McCulloch, PNP
Nurse Practitioner Andrea was born and raised in St. Louis. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her family and friends, running, and spending time outdoors.
Undergraduate Program: University of Dayton – BS Psychology
Nursing School: St. Louis University – BS Nursing
Graduate Program: St. Louis University – MSN
Shilpa T. Menolascino, MD
Dr. Shilpa grew up in Edwardsville, IL not too far from St. Louis. She attended school in Kansas City, MO where she met her husband Michael, and they have 2 sons and 2 daughters. Outside of work, Dr. Shilpa enjoys running outdoors, yoga, seeing new places and crafting.
Medical School:
6 year combined BA/MD program at the University of Missouri Kansas City
Internship & Residency:
St. Louis Children’s Hospital (2012-2015)
Jerome H. O’Neil Jr., MD
Dr. O’Neil is a native St. Louisan. He and his wife, Jenny, have 3 grown sons. In addition to practicing pediatrics, Dr. O’Neil enjoys the business aspects of medicine, golf, cycling and travel.
Undergraduate Program: University of Missouri – Columbia
Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine
Internship & Residency: Texas Children’s Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine (1981-1984); Chief Resident 1985
Karen L. Whiteside, MD
Dr. Whiteside is a native St. Louisan. She and her husband, Mike, a middle school teacher, have four children. Dr. Whiteside enjoys outdoor activities of all kinds, including biking, running, hiking and gardening.
Undergraduate Program: Washington University
Medical School: Washington University
Internship & Residency: St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Veronica J. Wright, CPNP
Veronica is married and has 2 boys. She enjoys spending time with friends and family as well as spending time outside, playing golf and listening to live music.
Undergraduate Program: Associates degree in Nursing from Kaskaskia College
Nursing School: Bachelors of Science in Nursing from SIUE
Graduate Program: Masters of Science in Nursing from UMSL