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Island Pediatrics is the trusted choice for pediatric services in the Virgin Islands. Our practice is staffed by a team of Board-Certified Pediatricians and Pediatric Physician Associates (PA’s) who are committed to providing medical attention to children from newborns to age 18 in the evenings, some weekdays and on weekends. We’re a phone call away and telehealth appointments are also available. Our team consistently delivers convenient, efficient, quality care to residents & visitors of the territory by evaluating your child and creating an individualized treatment plan during your visit. Well-child visits, vaccinations and management of pediatric mental health conditions are also available. 

Hours

Life is busy and we want to make it easier to accommodate your schedule by offering evening and weekend scheduling. 

We’re open:

Monday – Friday evenings from 5:30pm to 8:00 pm

Thursdays 8:00am to 8:00pm

Saturdays from 8:00am to 1:00pm

Meet Our Team

Dr. Cecilia Penn

Medical Director

MD, MPH, FAAP Pediatric and Preventive Medicine Physician

Dr. Lindsy Wagner

PsyD, Psychologist & Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Jeffrey P. Donnelly

MMSc, PA-C, CAQ-PED

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Learning Center

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Health and Safety

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With love and Care

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Family Support

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Dr. Cecilia Penn

MD, MPH, FAAP Pediatric and Preventive Medicine Physician

Dr. Cecilia Penn is a Board-Certified Pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Penn received her college education at Cornell University, where she obtained a Bachelors of Arts in Biology and Society in May 1997. With a focus on primary care and preventive medicine in under-served communities, she obtained her medical degree at Howard University College of Medicine in May 2001.

Dr. Penn completed her post-graduate training in pediatrics at the New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University, where she also received specialty training in Community Pediatrics through the Anne E. Dyson Community Pediatrics Program. She obtained further training in Preventive Medicine and obtained a Master’s in Public Health (MPH) degree in Health Policy and Management/International Health from The Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in June 2006.

To achieve practical experience in public health/policy, Dr. Penn received the distinguished Luther Terry Fellowship within the Office of the Surgeon General and worked in the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Penn is committed to practicing community pediatrics, improving quality care, serving the under-served, and working towards systemic changes that affect health status. She now serves as a private practice Pediatrician and Chief of Pediatrics and Performance Improvement Physician for Schneider Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Penn enjoys playing the piano, spending time with her family and exercising.

Dr. Lindsy Wagner

PsyD, Psychologist & Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Dr. Lindsy Wagner is a licensed clinical Psychologist and Pediatric Neuropsychologist. She is the owner and CEO of Island Therapy Solutions. Dr. Wagner is also the founder and Board President of Coral Reef Academy, a school for children with Autism and Developmental Disabilities. Most recently, Dr. Wagner was appointed by the Governor to the serve on the Virgin Islands Board of Psychology.

Her clinical specialties include conducting diagnostic evaluations, neuropsychological evaluations, forensic neuropsychological evaluations and providing consultation and training for children and families with a variety of presenting concerns including learning disabilities, neurological disorders and emotional and behavioral concerns. Dr. Wagner also specializes in diagnosis and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder. She conducts social skills groups with children with Autism Spectrum Disorders as well as individual and family therapy.

Dr. Wagner has taught at the University of the Virgin Islands, and prior to moving to St. Croix, she was the Director of Training at The Watson Institute in Pennsylvania. She completed her doctorate at The American School of Professional Psychology in Washington, D.C. Dr. Wagner previously completed two years of training at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. in the Pediatric Neuropsychology Unit.

Jeffrey P. Donnelly

MMSc, PA-C, CAQ-PED

Mr. Donnelly is a Pediatric Physician Associate with experience in pediatrics and emergency medicine. He graduated in 2005 from the Yale School of Medicine Physician Associate Program and has also earned a Certificate of Added Qualification in Pediatrics, which is the specialty exam for PA’s in pediatrics. Mr. Donnelly uses Evidence Based Medicine to stay up to date with the latest advances and practices in pediatric medicine. Jeff is also Fellow of the Academy of Wilderness Medicine, where he continues to learn about dive medicine, marine and expedition medicine. He is an avid sailor and diver. On his days off, he loves spending his time on the water with his family.