Luke Voytas MD

Luke Voytas is a practicing pediatrician living in Portland, OR and working in Vancouver, WA. He completed medical school at Washington University in St. Louis and residency at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles. He has served as Chair of Pediatrics at Peacehealth Southwest Medical Center and teaches family medicine residents as well. He feels that parents today can get overwhelmed by advice and opinions from family, friends, and social media. He enjoys breaking down good research that's relevant to your family and blending it with common sense to help you be a more calm and confident parent. He's not a "baby whisperer," hasn't yet discovered the magic secret to successful parenting, and wouldn't be caught dead in a white coat - he believes a casual conversation rooted in reality is the best way to talk about your kid. In his free time, Dr. Voytas enjoys exploring the Northwest with his wife, who is also a pediatrician, and two young kids. You can find his blog posts on hot topics in pediatrics and parenting at beyondthecheckup.com.