Community Outreach Program Director
Board Certified Pediatrician
Dr. Sonya Aikels is a life-long resident of Las Vegas who is committed to providing excellent care to the smallest members of our community! After receiving her medical degree from the Western University of Health Sciences in 2005, she completed a pediatric residency at the University of Nevada School of Medicine in 2008. She then accepted a junior faculty position with the University of Nevada and served as Chief Resident of Pediatrics from 2008-2009. She is currently Board Certified in Pediatrics.
Dr. Aikels greatly enjoys building relationships with her patients and making a trip to the doctor‘s office a fun experience. She aims to practice the highest quality of pediatric care while building partnerships with patients and parents. Dr. Aikels understands that great medical care is built on good relationships and trust. As such, she enjoys educating parents and equipping them with the tools necessary to raise healthy children. Her areas of interest include neonatology, adolescent medicine, and preventive care.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, singing and reading.