Our Providers

JEFFREY C. ERNST, M.D.

— Not currently Accepting New Families —

Dr. Jeffrey Ernst was born and raised in Olympia, Washington. His undergraduate years were spent at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma where he graduated Phi Kappa Phi and Cum Laude with a degree in Natural Science. Before medical school at the University of Washington, he served as an admission counselor at Whittier College in California. During medical school, he and his wife, Jennifer, traveled to Kenya, Africa for a medical mission to Tenwek Hospital.

Residency in pediatrics was completed at the University of Washington and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center. Their children Lindsey (1998), Preston (2002), and Whitney (2006) add much joy and exuberance to his life. Raising children has added immensely to his practice of pediatrics. He has truly enjoyed becoming more involved the leadership of our community by serving on the Medical Executive Committee at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr. Ernst prioritizes working collaboratively with families in his practice. He approaches every visit with compassion and thoroughness. Personal interests include biking, hiking, and piano playing.

Education

Language(s) Spoken

English

Hospital Privileges

Seattle Children’s Hospital

UW/Northwest Hospital

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Pediatrics

Washington Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

King County Medical Society

Christian Medical and Dental Association

Community Service

Seattle Children’s Hospital Medical Executive Committee

Hillwood Soccer Assistant Coach

Shoreline School District Volunteer

St Luke School Volunteer Medical Missions—Africa, Mexico

GISELLE FALKENBERG, M.D.

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Dr. Falkenberg grew up in Germany, and was transplanted to the United States as a teenager. She studied History and Literature at Harvard College, went to Boston University Medical School, and trained in pediatrics at Dartmouth in New Hampshire. As a medical student and resident, she worked in Haiti, Nepal and on a Native American reservation in Arizona.

After residency, she moved to Seattle to join her husband, a foot doctor and long distance runner. Two years of preventive medicine training with UW and the Centers for Disease Control included trips to Central and East Africa before joining Richmond Pediatrics in 1992.

It is the families in this clinic, along with her own two children, who continue to teach her the most valuable lessons in pediatrics and adolescent medicine. She prides herself on helping families and children find the care that best suits their medical needs and cultural preferences.

Dr. Falkenberg takes a special interest in breast-feeding, allergies, preventive and adolescent medicine. She has served as a consultant to the Washington State Health Department and the Shoreline School District.

Education

Language(s) Spoken

English

French

German

Hospital Privileges

Seattle Children’s Hospital

UW/Northwest Hospital

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Pediatrics

Washington Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

King County Medical Society

North Pacific Pediatric Society

Puget Sound Women’s Pediatric Group

Community Service

Shoreline Arts Council

PTA, Shoreline Schools

ANNIE REESE, M.D.

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Dr. Annie Reese was born in Chicago and raised on the East Coast. She migrated west for college at Stanford where she graduated with a degree in American Studies and was elected into the Phi Beta Kappa society. For a year before starting Stanford Medical School, she counseled and organized after-school activities for homeless youth at Seattle Emergency Housing Service. During medical school, she traveled to the Philippines for 6 months to conduct public health research. She completed her residency at Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, now called Seattle Children’s Hospital.

Professionally, Dr. Reese enjoys the diversity of general pediatrics and its opportunities for lifelong learning. Clinically, she has special interests in both breastfeeding and adolescent medicine. In addition, she has been involved with committees at Seattle Children’s Hospital to improve quality across pediatrics in the northwest. She also maintains an academic appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine.

On a personal level, she is fascinated by the daily growth and development of children, Liam (2003) and Cora (2006), and spends time hiking, cross country skiing, reading novels, cooking, and gardening with her husband, Scott, and their dog, Mazey.

Education

Language(s) Spoken

English

Hospital Privileges

Seattle Children’s Hospital

UW/Northwest Hospital

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Pediatrics

Washington Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

King County Medical Society

North Pacific Pediatric Society

Community Service

Former Board Member, Wonderland Developmental Center

Seattle Children’s Care Network Quality and Clinical Integration Committee

Seattle Children’s Hospital Medical Executive Committee

MELISSA C. WALSH, M.D.

— Not currently Accepting New Families —
Dr. Melissa Walsh is a Midwest transplant, having grown up near Detroit, MI. She graduated with High Honors in Biology from the University of Michigan where she helped develop a mediation center, started a group to explore complementary and alternative medicines, and, most importantly, met her loving husband, Mike. After a year teaching through Americorps in Detroit, she completed medical school at the University of Rochester. Dr. Walsh moved to Seattle for her pediatric residency at the University of Washington/Seattle Children’s Hospital in 2004. At the completion of her residency, she was honored by the Seattle Children’s Family Advisory Council with the Family Centered Care award. Their family expanded to include their two children, Alex (2006) and Elizabeth (2008), who continue to be their utmost joy and keep them connected to the wonder and stresses of parenting!

Dr. Walsh is excited to serve as a medical home for families, and enjoys taking care of all ages from newborns to adolescents. Personally, she savors spending time with her family, traveling, and dancing. She began her practice with Richmond Pediatrics in 2007.

Education

Language(s) Spoken

English

Hospital Privileges

Seattle Children’s Hospital

Northwest Hospital

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Pediatrics

Washington Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

North Pacific Pediatric Society

Community Service

Chair of the Seattle Children’s Care Network Board 

Volunteer, Seattle Public Schools

Former Medical Staff President of the Seattle Children’s Hospital Medical Staff

DAVID DE GIVE, M.D.

Education

Language(s) Spoken

English

Spanish

Hospital Privileges

Seattle Children’s Hospital

UW/Northwest Hospital

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Pediatrics

JESSICA EBBERSON, M.D.

— Accepting New Families —
Dr. Jessica Ebberson was born and raised in Seattle. She moved away to attend college at Williams College followed by medical school at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. Happily, she made it back home to the Pacific Northwest for Pediatrics Residency at Seattle Children’s Hospital. She is joining Richmond Pediatrics after 10 years practicing general pediatrics in the greater Seattle area. From the first newborn visit through childhood and into young adulthood, Dr. Ebberson loves to hear from her patients and families about their adventures, big and small. Her own greatest adventure was once flying in a hot air balloon over a river full of hungry hippos! Dr. Ebberson is excited to join the team at Richmond Pediatrics and looks forward to meeting you and your family.

Education

Language(s) Spoken

English

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Pediatrics

RICK CUDDIHY, M.D.

— Accepting New Families —

Dr. Rick Cuddihy grew up in New Mexico. Being the first of 6 children likely influenced his decision to become a pediatrician. He attended the University of Washington for undergraduate education; then his medical training took him to New York and Texas, but his goal was always to return the Northwest.

He has over 25 years of experience in pediatrics and feels that medicine is a wonderful blend of science and service. In medical school, one of his professors said, “always make sure that your patient is better off for coming in to see you that day,” simple, yet important, words that continue to motivate him every day. He enjoys getting to know families beyond their health concerns. He values the trust parents place in him and strives to always provide clear, up to date information.

Dr. Cuddihy worked in Yakima, Washington where he was the site coordinator for the WWAMI program, mentoring resident physicians from Seattle Children’s Hospital. He then worked in Bend, OR, for 15 years, where he started a pediatrics department at Bend Memorial Clinic. He also developed a health care start up to improve patient education.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Cuddihy enjoys listening to jazz music and making great coffee. He and his wife, Cecile, have two adult children who they love to visit in the UK and Canada. Dr. Cuddihy is excited to become part of the team at Richmond Pediatrics and looks forward to meeting you and your family!

Education

Language(s) Spoken

English

Professional Affiliations

American Academy of Pediatrics

TESSA COMMERS, M.D.

Tessa Commers is a a mother, dog-lover and teen health aficionado. Her life’s journey began in Omaha, Nebraska, but she has spent time all across the United States. She studied anthropology at New York University, obtained her Master of Science (MS) in genetics and her Doctor of Medicine (MD) at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency training at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. After training she moved to the Seattle area where she has experienced countless adventures, the most exciting of which has been parenthood. A perfect day involves running, biking, snowshoeing, hiking or tennis, cooking and eating outside with her family.

Education

Language(s) Spoken

English

Hospital Privileges

Seattle Children’s Hospital

Professional Affiliations

American Board of Pediatrics, General Pediatrics Certification
American Academy of Pediatrics

Education

Language(s) Spoken