Jessica Foster, MD, MPH, FAAP

Akron Children's Hospital specializes exclusively in pediatric care, serving families throughout Ohio with over 44 pediatrician offices, two hospitals, and more than 1,000 providers dedicated to children's health. Established in 1890, the hospital's mission focuses on delivering expert care with an unwavering commitment to support every child and family during their healthcare journey. With a range of services that includes urgent and primary care, virtual visits, and educational resources for new and expecting parents, Akron Children's Hospital caters to the diverse needs of families. The hospital is also dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment, featuring amenities such as child life specialists, respite areas, and various family resources to enhance the patient experience. Generated from the website

Leilanie Perez Ramirez, M.D., sees patients in both Akron and the Mahoning Valley. Allergy and Immunology providers are specially trained to care for infants, children and teens with allergies, asthma and other diseases related to a dysfunction of the immune system.

Dr. Ravi Karnani is a pediatric allergist/immunologist at Akron Children’s. He earned his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University in Rootstown, Ohio and completed an internal medicine residency at Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Karnani is board certified by the American Board of Immunology and American Board of Internal Medicine. He is also a clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at Northeast Ohio Medical University.