A pediatrician is a physician who is committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Board-certified pediatricians must complete an accredited three-year pediatric residency and then pass a two-day written examination given by the American Board of Pediatrics.  All of our physicians are board-certified and have received the designation of Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

 

Michael J. Frank, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Dr. Frank grew up in a large family, the oldest of nine children.  He received his undergraduate degree from Canisius College in Buffalo, New York and subsequently obtained his doctorate degree from St. Louis University School of Medicine.  His residency was completed at Children's Hospital of Buffalo and thereafter he moved to Grosse Pointe, Michigan where he was in a group practice.  In 1995, Dr. Frank moved to Texas and established Willow Bend Pediatrics.  His areas of special interest focus on the newborn child and toddler issues.  He lives in Plano with his wife, Mary Anne, and two sons Bradley and Gregory.

Kimberly F. Mehendale, M.D., F.A.A.P.

Dr. Mehendale grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and received her undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University. She earned her Doctorate of Medicine degree from LSU in New Orleans. She then completed her residency at the Baylor College of Medicine in association with Texas Children's Hospital in Houston, Texas before joining Willow Bend Pediatrics in 2001. Her special interests include pediatric dermatology. She currently lives in Frisco with her husband, Neelesh, and their daughter, Leena, and son, Raja.

Dr. Sickler was born in North Dakota and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of North Dakota. She then attended medical school at the University of Minnesota and subsequently completed her pediatric residency in Houston at Texas Children's Hospital with the Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Sickler joined Willow Bend Pediatrics in 2002. Her professional interests include infectious diseases and caring for international adoptees. She and her husband, Jason, reside in Plano with their daughter Megan and their twin son and daughter, Matthew and Amy.

Dr. Michaels grew up in India, and earned her Doctorate of Medicine degree at Christian Medical College in India. She completed her pediatric residency at Thomas Jefferson University and its associated Alfred I. duPont Children's Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Michaels has been in pediatric practice since 1995, first in South Carolina and most recently in New York. While in New York, she was affiliated with the New York University Hospital as an Attending Assistant Professor and Clinical Instructor. Her areas of interest include endocrinology and pulmonology. She started her practice with Willow Bend Pediatrics in September 2006. Dr. Michaels lives in Plano with her husband, Max, and their children, Tess and Lisa.