Dr. Debra Whaley loves working with children and their families and that made pediatrics the perfect choice for her. She feels that parents play a big role in their child’s care and well-being, so she feels strongly about making sure parents are a part of their child's care and treatment plans. “I enjoy working with parents to help them relate with the child and understand the child’s behaviors,” said Dr. Whaley, “but my favorite part of my job is making kids smile.”