About Us
About Northwest Clinic for Children
At Northwest Clinic for Children, we seek to provide the highest level of care through our highly skilled health care professionals and state-of-the-art technologies. We are devoted to addressing the individual needs and demands of patients in a warm and caring environment.
With years of experience, the physicians of Northwest Clinic for Children, demonstrate professionalism and expertise at every level. Offering a comprehensive range of surgical services, our goal is to offer patient centered, compassionate medical care based on mutual trust and communication.
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Our Physicians
Carl F. Irwin, M.D.
Dr Irwin graduated in 1968 from the University of Georgia School of Pharmacy and the Medical College of Georgia in 1972. He completed his residency at Phoenix Hospitals Affiliated Pediatric Programs in 1975 and was Board Certified in Pediatrics in 1977. August 2024 will mark 49 years at Northwest Clinic for Children. He and his wife remain very active skiing, traveling the world, relaxing with friends, reading and walking their two Border Collies.
After so many years Dr Irwin still marvels at a newborn infant, enjoys the children and parents and loves the multiple
generations he cares for.
After so many years Dr Irwin still marvels at a newborn infant, enjoys the children and parents and loves the multiple
generations he cares for.
Kristin Kaus, M.D.
Dr. Kaus earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Arizona. She graduated in 1994 and continued her pediatric training at the Phoenix Children’s Maricopa County Medical Center Pediatric Residency Program. She has been board certified in Pediatrics since 1997. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Pat, who is a member of the Peoria Firefighter family. They have 3 children. Dr. Kaus loves being with her family, traveling, playing golf, pickleball and snow skiing.
Karen L. Kennedy, M.D.
Dr. Kennedy graduated from Arizona State University in 1985 with a chemistry degree. She attended Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science in Chicago, IL, graduating in 1990 and completed her residency at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois 1993. Dr. Kennedy has been board-certified in pediatrics since 1993. Her husband, Jeff, is an American Airlines pilot and they have two grown children. Dr. Kennedy enjoys travel, outdoor activities and baking.
Pamela Bingham, M.D.
Dr Bingham is a native of Phoenix and graduated from University of Arizona Medical school. Dr Bingham completed her residency in pediatrics at Phoenix Childrens Hospital. She is board certified In Pediatrics. She loves to spend time with Kurt and their five grown children and small grandsons. In her free time she rides and trains Arabian horses, along with hiking and skiing with her family.
David Galles, M.D.
Dr. Galles was raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1986 in electrical engineering. After working for General Motors for 4 years, he decided to go back to school to be a Pediatrician. Dr. Galles graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin and did his residency training here in Phoenix. Dr. Galles is board certified in Pediatrics. Before coming to Northwest Clinic for Children, Dr. Galles worked in the pediatric emergency department at Maricopa Medical Center.
Physicians Assistant
Shantala Mask, MHPE, PA-C
Shantala Mask has been a practicing certified Physician Assistant for over 20 years; 12 years in family practice and pediatrics since 2015. Born and raised in Arizona. She graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in biology in 1999 and is still a proud Wildcat. Shantala graduated from Midwestern University (Glendale Campus) with a BMS in Physician Assistant Studies in 2002 and then completed her Master’s in Health Professional Education a few years later. A godmother of 5 children, she enjoys spending time with her family, leading her praise and worship team at church, watching movies, golfing, fishing and taking care of her fish and frogs.
Nurse Practitioners
Kitty Dessenberger, PNP
Following a lifetime dream of working with children and their families, Kitty received a BSN degree in Nursing from Grand Canyon University in 1992. After working several years at St. Joseph’s Medical Center, she pursued further pediatric education at ASU and completed the master of nursing with MSN program in 1997. Since that time she has been employed at NWCC as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. During her free time, kitty enjoys traveling with family and friends.
Stacey Toben, MS, CPNP
Stacey received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from ASU in 1994, and completed the Master’s of Science and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Program at ASU in 1998. She has worked at Maricopa Medical Center and in private practice since graduating. Stacey and her husband Chuck have 4 children. In their spare time they enjoy spending time with family and their numerous pets.
Pamela Grant PNP
Pam has practiced in pediatrics for over 30 years, first as an RN at St. Joseph’s Hospital, and then as a volunteer nurse in the country of Turkey for 10 years. Her passion has always been to work with kids and families. She received her pediatric nurse practitioner degree, MSN, at ASU in 2004. She has worked in several clinics and pediatric practices in the Phoenix area since then. She has 3 sons and 1 grandchild and also a beloved Huskie. She enjoys activities such as tennis, hiking, swimming, traveling, and anything outdoors in nature with family and friends. She has been with Northwest Clinic for Children for 7 years and loves working with our team of doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistant, and all of the staff. She particularly enjoys cross-cultural ministry and plans to volunteer at a medical clinic in Mexico and also hopes to visit Turkey again.
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