Our Staff

Our Providers

Dr. Novosel joined the Lawrence Pediatrics team in January 2021. She grew up in Tonganoxie and went to the University of Kansas for both undergraduate and medical school. She then completed residency at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is a board-certified pediatrician. Dr. Novosel chose to be a primary care pediatrician because she loves teaching her patients about healthy living and building relationships with families over time to provide effective and individualized care. Kansas has always been home, and she is so excited to fulfill a long-time dream of living and practicing in Lawrence. 

Dr. Novosel is married, has a baby boy and a sweet black lab puppy. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, crafting, jigsaw puzzling, and rooting on the KU Jayhawks.

Dr. Jacobs joined the Lawrence Pediatrics team in April 2015. After deciding she wanted to become a doctor while still in kindergarten, she completed medical school and residency at the University of California, San Francisco and has practiced pediatrics in Kansas City, Missouri. Her medical interests include asthma, obesity, and the effects of sleep on overall health.

Dr. Jacobs also has a degree in Anthropology from the University of Pennsylvania. She has two "furkids", a dog named Skye and a cat named Cleo, who were both rescues from the animal shelter. In her free time, Dr. Jacobs enjoys gardening, reading, traveling, and spending time with her nephew.

Dr. Kuiper is a board-certified pediatrician who has worked at Lawrence Pediatrics since November 2016. Dr. Kuiper has a Bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Kansas and attended medical school at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City. She completed her pediatric residency training at the University of Iowa. After residency, she served as Chief Resident at the University of Iowa. She has worked in private pediatrics practices in Salina and Leawood prior to moving to Lawrence. She enjoys treating a variety of childhood illnesses, interacting with healthy children at their well-child checks, and getting to know their families. Dr. Kuiper is married with two busy school-aged children.

 Gretchen Wells, APRN

Gretchen joined the Lawrence Pediatrics team in May 2020. She has a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from Southwestern College, in her hometown of Winfield, Kansas. She obtained her Master's of Science in Nursing in 2010. As a registered nurse, Gretchen worked in the ICU/trauma units and the emergency department. She moved to pediatrics after earning her APRN, and she has worked in pediatrics for nine years.

Gretchen grew up in a family of healthcare workers, where her interest blossomed at a young age. Gretchen has three children and two dogs, and she has lived in the Lawrence area off and on since attending the University of Kansas in 1990. She enjoys crafting, spending time outdoors with friends and family, kayaking, and playing sports. Gretchen believes she is definitely a kid at heart and realizes she found her calling working in pediatrics.

Our Nursing Staff

  Cathy, RN, Office Administrator

Cathy has worked in the nursing field since 2006 and at Lawrence Pediatrics since opening day. She is married with two sons, two dogs, and two cats. She enjoys playing softball, kickboxing, and spending time with friends and family.

Lawrence Native, Lauren, graduated with her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from Washburn University in 2016. She is married, has one little boy, one dog, and three cats. In her free time, she enjoys Pure Barre, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and family.

   Chessica, RN

Chessica has been a nurse since 2020 and joined the Lawrence Pediatrics team in July 2021. She is married to her high school sweetheart and they share a daughter and two dogs. In her free time she enjoys fishing, watching football, and spending time with friends and family. 

 Natalie joined Lawrence Pediatrics in September 2021. She is a CNA and recent graduate of Washburn University with hopes of attending medical school in the future. Natalie loves baking, being outdoors, and spending time with her family and friends. 

  Ashley, RN

Ashley has been a nurse since 2009, after obtaining a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from Baker University. Her past experience includes hospital work on the Pediatric Unit and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), and most recently in public health at the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department. She lives in Lawrence with her husband and two children, and in her free time, enjoys running, kickboxing, cooking, and reading. 

Ashley is the Certified Lactation Educator at Lawrence Pediatrics

 Chandler, RN

Chandler has been a nurse since 2020, after graduating from Neosho County Community College. She recently joined the Lawrence Pediatrics team in February 2022. In her free time Chandler loves spending time with her infant son, her family, and spending time outdoors.  

 Jenn J, RN

Jenn J has been a nurse for 1 1/2 years. Prior to pursuing nursing Jenn taught preschool for 10 years. She loves being around kids of all ages and has three of her own, as well as 2 cats. In her free time she loves to read, travel, and spend time with her family and friends. 

  Brett, MA

Brett started as a medical assistant at Lawrence Pediatrics in February 2022. He's currently a student at the University of Kansas and will be transferring to Washburn in the Fall to pursue a Nursing degree. In his free time Brett enjoys watching KU basketball, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Kansas City Royals Baseball. 

 Our Front Desk Staff

  Taylor

Bio Pending

   Grace

Grace joined Lawrence Pediatrics in September 2021 after working in childcare for 6 years. She was drawn to pediatrics by her love for working with kids. Grace is a proud "Dog Mom" and spends her free time taking him on walks around town. 

     Aimee

Aimee joined Lawrence Pediatrics in August 2017. She has one daughter, three cats, and one ferret. She enjoys painting and crafting in her spare time. Aimee is attending school to pursue her dream of becoming a nurse.

Our Practice Owners

Dr. Sara Nelson, MD, FAAP |     Dr. Eleni Grammatikopoulou, MD, FAAP  |        Dr. Holly Serk, MD, FAAP