Meet Our Providers
We're Passionate About Children's Health
Meet our team of dedicated providers and learn more about their unique approach to pediatric medicine.
Our pediatrics team provides comprehensive care for children from birth to adolescence. We understand that every child is unique, and we tailor our treatment plans to meet the individual needs of each patient. In addition to general pediatrics, we also offer services such as immunizations, sports physicals, and well-child visits. Our goal is to provide compassionate, personalized care that will keep your child healthy and happy.
Teresa Blaskovich, MD
Pediatrician
Teresa Blaskovich, MD
Pediatrician
Biography
Montana-native Teresa R. Blaskovich, MD, FAAP, has been a part of the Children’s Clinic team since the Fall of 2017. She is proud to provide comprehensive pediatric care to children of all ages throughout Billings, Montana.
Experience
After finishing medical school at the University of Washington in Seattle, Dr. Blaskovich did her residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a board-certified pediatrician and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Children's Clinic Location
Dr. Blaskovich loves seeing infants in the nursery. Hence, she is frequently at the downtown Billings clinic on newborn rotation but is great with kids and teens of all ages!
Hobbies
When she’s not caring for patients at the Children’s Clinic, Dr. Blaskovich enjoys mountain biking and cross country skiing. She has a son and tries to spend as much time as possible outside with him. She also doesn’t go more than 30 days without going to a Montana hot spring!
Kyle Bodley, DO
Pediatrician
Kyle Bodley, DO
Pediatrician
Dr. Kyle T. Bodley, DO, FAAP, is a compassionate and dedicated pediatrician at Children’s Clinic of Billings, where he has been caring for children and partnering with families since 2011. He is board certified in pediatrics and completed his medical training at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, followed by his pediatric residency at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.
From the start of his career, Dr. Bodley knew pediatrics was where his heart belonged. He was drawn to the specialty because it gives him the incredible opportunity to watch children grow, learn and thrive and to build long-lasting relationships with the families he serves. He loves being part of milestones big and small — from a newborn’s first check-up through the exciting (and sometimes challenging) teenage years — and helping guide both kids and parents with thoughtful, individualized care.
Patients and families often describe Dr. Bodley as caring, trustworthy, funny and easy-going. His relaxed style instantly puts kids at ease, and his warm sense of humor helps make appointments comfortable and even fun. Dr. Bodley believes that strong relationships with families are the foundation of excellent pediatric care, and he takes time to listen, answer questions, and make sure families feel supported and heard.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Bodley is a devoted husband and father who loves being active with his family. He enjoys skiing the slopes, hiking scenic trails, boating, and hitting the golf course — all while cheering on his three boys as they compete in an array of sports. You’ll often find him on the sidelines, enthusiastically supporting his boys and attempting (with good humor) to refrain from coaching.
Dr. Bodley is approachable, community-minded, and genuinely delighted when he sees his patients outside the clinic — whether at school events, playgrounds, or around town. His connection to the Billings community and his commitment to families make him a trusted partner in your child’s health and well-being.
Currently not accepting new patients
Gordon Collett, MD
Pediatrician
Gordon Collett, MD
Pediatrician
Biography
Dr. Collett grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Utah in 1982 and earned his medical degree from the University of Utah Medical School in 1986. Dr. Collett went on to complete both his internship and residency at the University of Missouri in 1989.
Experience
Dr. Collett has been a part of the Children's Clinic since 1989. He is proud to partner with children and their families throughout the community, providing care to help ensure they grow up happy and healthy. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Children's Clinic Location
Gordon C. Collett, MD, FAAP, is an experienced pediatrician at the Children's Clinic. He provides care for children throughout all stages of development, from infants to adolescents, throughout Billings, Montana.
Hobbies
When he's not caring for patients at the Children's Clinic, Dr. Collett enjoys spending time with his family. He is married with six children.
Danielle Gillaspie, DNP
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Danielle Gillaspie, DNP
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Biography
Danielle R. Gillaspie, DNP, is a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner who is launching Children’s Clinic's efforts to integrate behavioral health services at the Children’s Clinic. She provides high quality psychiatric and mental health specialty care for Children’s Clinic patients and other kids and teens in Billings, MT. Dani’s role is to help with medication management for mental health issues and connect patients to counselors/therapists in the community, when needed.
Experience
Dani graduated from Montana State University School of Nursing in 2017 with a BSN and worked as a registered nurse at Billings Clinic in both oncology and pediatrics. Dani then completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) through MSU in 2021. She became board certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and worked at Shodair Children’s Hospital as an outpatient pediatric psychiatric NP until joining the Children’s Clinic in October 2022.
Children's Clinic Location
Dani will work exclusively out of the Children’s Clinic’s west end location. She will also use telemedicine to conduct virtual visits with her patients across the state.
Hobbies
Outside of the clinic, Dani has a golden retriever named Elvis who reminds her every day not to take life too seriously. She loves to pretend to know how to take care of a myriad of finicky houseplants. She also teaches nursing students at MSU the basics of bedside care in the hospital setting.
Lesli Gould, IBCLC
Certified Lactation Consultant
Lesli Gould, IBCLC
Certified lactation consultant
Biography
Lesli Gould, IBCLC, is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) and Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), a professionally trained health care provider specializing in education and clinical management of breastfeeding.
Children's Clinic Location
At the Children's Clinic in Billings, Montana, she helps new parents at every stage of their breastfeeding journey. Lesli works closely with the Children's Clinic doctors and parents to help facilitate the breastfeeding relationship between parent and baby. This includes monitoring the progress of breastmilk production, milk transfer and infant feeding, and weight management.
Breastfeeding Support
Lesli supports parents with any breastfeeding challenges that may arise, such as latching and positioning difficulties, poor infant weight gain, or pain with breastfeeding. She provides education on lactation so parents can feel confident and prepared, and can also help to develop a feeding plan. Breastfeeding support is available to all Children's Clinic families. Lesli welcomes new patients to the practice and looks forward to partnering with them as they navigate breastfeeding.
Tanya Jagodzinski, MD
Pediatrician
Tanya Jagodzinski, MD
Pediatrician
Biography
Dr. Jags grew up near Rhame, North Dakota. She completed her medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and her residency in pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin. She then continued on to complete a two-year fellowship in primary care research before joining the Children's Clinic in 2007.
Experience
Dr. Jags is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and is active in the organization's state chapter. She recently completed a stint as the MT AAP president, where she got to advocate for children's healthcare needs with pediatricians from across the state.
Children's Clinic Location
Tanya D. Jagodzinski, MD, FAAP — often called Dr. Jags — sees kids of all ages, from newborns to teens, at the Children's Clinic. She works most often at the West End clinic location in Billings, Montana.
Hobbies
Beyond being a pediatrician, Dr. Jags enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and three kids. On the weekend, you might find her visiting her parents' ranch back in North Dakota, pulling weeds in her garden, or cheering for one of her kids at a cross country meet or basketball game.
Nick Larsen, MD
Pediatrician
Nick Larsen, MD
Pediatrician
Biography
Nicholas K. Larsen, MD, joined Children's Clinic of Billings in October 2024 and provides comprehensive pediatric care to kids and teens at both the downtown and West End clinic locations. Originally from Minnesota, Dr. Larsen completed his undergraduate degree, MBA, medical degree, and pediatric residency all in the Midwest before making the move west.
Experience
He earned his medical degree at Creighton University and completed his pediatric residency at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Children's Clinic Location
A year and a half into his time in Montana, Dr. Larsen has settled into both the practice and the community. He rotates between the downtown and West End clinics throughout the week and cares for patients across the full pediatric age range — from newborns through teens.
Hobbies
Outside the clinic, Dr. Larsen makes the most of everything Big Sky country has to offer. He enjoys outdoor activities of all kinds and is spending time with his wife and child.
Chelsea Lundgren, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Chelsea Lundgren, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Chelsea R. Lundgren, NP, is a board-certified nurse practitioner at Children's Clinic, where she leads the practice's Adolescent Health program. A Pennsylvania native, Chelsea earned her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown in 2011, her Associate Degree in Nursing from Mount Aloysius College in 2017, and her Master of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University in 2022. She brings prior nurse practitioner experience in endocrinology and psychiatry to her current work with teens after joining Children's Clinic in September 2024 to provide comprehensive care primarily to patients ages 12 and up.
Chelsea was drawn to adolescent medicine for a specific reason: teenagers, in her experience, are often thoughtful, inquisitive, and genuinely motivated to better understand their own health and well-being. She loves coming alongside patients during the stage of life when they're starting to take ownership of their wellness, and she brings real energy to helping them ask good questions and make informed decisions.
Patient education and advocacy are at the heart of how Chelsea practices. She works hard to create a supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and comfortable discussing whatever's on their mind — without fear of judgment. While Chelsea provides full-scope comprehensive care for adolescents — from sports physicals and acute illness to chronic conditions and the everyday concerns of the teen years — her prior clinical experience in psychiatry is a particular asset given how much of adolescent health involves the mind alongside the body. At the foundation of it all is her belief that strong, trusting relationships are what carry kids successfully into healthy adulthood.
Outside the clinic, Chelsea spends as much time outdoors as she can with her husband and four children exploring Montana together as a family. When she's not outside, you might find her with a book in hand, at her pottery wheel, playing guitar, or rolling out a yoga mat.
Whether a family is bringing in a 12-year-old for a first adolescent visit or working through more complex teen health questions, Chelsea is the kind of provider who makes those visits feel safe and worthwhile — for the patient and the parent. Her steady, patient-centered approach makes her a trusted partner for families navigating these formative years.
Megan Poser, FNP, BC
Nurse Practitioner
Megan Poser, FNP, BC
nurse Practitioner
Megan M. Poser, FNP-BC, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner at Children's Clinic of Billings, where she has been caring for children and partnering with families since May 2022. A Billings native, Megan earned her nursing degree from Montana State University and worked as a nurse on the pediatric floor and in the pediatric intensive care unit at St. Vincent Healthcare. She then earned her nurse practitioner degree from Gonzaga University and has worked in outpatient pediatrics since 2016. Megan is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and sees patients across the full pediatric age range — from newborns through young adults.
Megan's path into healthcare started early. She grew up watching her mother work as a nurse practitioner, and her own pull toward the field began when she was young. She babysat throughout childhood and nannied her way through college, and over those years she came to recognize what would become the core of her career: being around children, she'll tell you, is pure joy.
What Megan loves most about her work is caring for the family as a whole. She takes time to understand not just a child's health needs but the family they're growing up in — getting to know parents and siblings, running into families out in the community, and following children from infancy through their young adult years. Many of the patients she sees today she has watched grow up, and those long-term relationships are the part of her practice she values most.
Clinically, Megan is drawn to the challenge of caring for children with complex needs — whether that's medical complexity, mental health concerns, or chronic conditions like obesity. Helping a child reach their full potential, especially when the path there is complicated, is some of the most rewarding work she does.
Outside the clinic, Megan is mom to her own two growing kids — most recently cheering on her daughter at swim meets, where her daughter has found a real passion this year. The rest of her family time is spent at parks, libraries, and just about anywhere outdoors: running, hiking, biking, boating, and exploring Montana. Whether at home or in the exam room, Megan brings the same steady warmth to every interaction — making her a trusted partner for the families who have chosen her.
David Standish, MD
Pediatrician
David Standish, MD
Pediatrician
Biography
Dr. Standish joined the Children's Clinic in 1989. He is married with two children and is also a proud grandpa!
Experience
Dr. Standish earned his undergraduate degree from Creighton University in 1982 and his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1986. He then completed both his internship and residency at Phoenix Hospital in 1989. Dr. Standish is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Children's Clinic Location
David D. Standish, MD, FAAP, grew up in Big Timber and Billings, Montana, and is proud to serve children in his hometown. Dr. Standish works mostly at the West End clinic location and sees babies, children, and teens of all ages.
Hobbies
Outside of the clinic, one of Dr. Standish's biggest interests is flying. He is a licensed pilot and frequently flies his family to their vacation destinations. Even more exciting, Dr. Standish built his own plane! It took five years of work on nights and weekends, but Dr. Standish finished building his own plane back in 2003. It is a Lancair IV four-seat, single-engine speedster that will fly at altitudes of more than 20,000 feet and at speeds of up to 300 knots. What an accomplishment!
Marissa Yepez, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Marissa Yepez, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Biography
Board-certified nurse practitioner Marissa M. Yepez, FNP-C joined the Children’s Clinic in January 2023! She provides comprehensive care to children and teens throughout Billings, Montana.
Experience
A Texas native, Marissa got her nursing degree from Texas A&M University. She worked as a registered nurse in an interventional cardiac unit and in a Level IV neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). She then received her nurse practitioner degree from Texas State University and has worked in outpatient pediatrics since 2019.
Children's Clinic Location
Marissa rotates between both of our clinic locations to provide high-quality care to newborns, kids, and teens.
Hobbies
Outside of the clinic, Marissa enjoys gardening, spending time with family, appreciating nature by hiking and rock hounding, and exploring new areas!
Kate Yapuncich, MD
Pediatrician
Kate Yapuncich, MD
Pediatrician
Dr. Kathleen M. Yapuncich, MD, FAAP — known to families simply as "Dr. Kate" (since her last name can be a tongue-twister) — is a seasoned pediatrician at Children's Clinic, bringing over two decades of experience to the care of kids and teens. She is board certified in pediatrics, earned her medical degree from the Creighton University School of Medicine in 1997, and completed her pediatric residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in 2000. After serving communities in Wyoming and Minnesota for years, Dr. Kate joined Children's Clinic in 2018 and now sees patients of all ages — from newborns through teens — at both the West End and downtown locations in Billings, Montana.
What drew Dr. Kate to pediatrics has never wavered: she believes there's no field in medicine where preventive care makes a greater difference, and she finds parents to be the most engaged partners she could ask for in caring for kids. Over the years, the long relationships she's built with families — watching them grow in size and number across generations — have become one of the most rewarding parts of her practice.
Dr. Kate aims to be respectful of families' time and perspective, and she takes a practical, evidence-based approach to care — she doesn't intervene medically unless it's clearly indicated, and she works alongside parents to reach decisions together. Having spent much of her earlier career in large medical centers, she also brings deep experience recognizing rare and unusual conditions, helping families get to the right specialists efficiently when something beyond routine care is needed.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Kate’s other vocation is ranching, where she and her family focus on sustainable practices and conservation. She has a deep love of being involved in things from the ground up and describes herself as solar-powered — she needs time outside and is often up hours before her first clinic appointment to feed and care for livestock on the property she shares with her husband. She's also interested in alternative energy and old-time music. Together, she and her husband are parents to four children and proud grandparents to nine grandchildren.
After decades in practice, Dr. Kate brings the kind of perspective only experience can earn — and the warmth of a provider who's still genuinely happy to see any kid, any time. Families who've been with her for years know her as a steady, trusted partner in their children's health, and that's exactly how she likes it.
Currently not accepting new patients
Shannon Yonts, MD
Pediatrician
Shannon Yonts, MD
Pediatrician
Board-certified pediatrician Shannon S. Yonts, MD, FAAP, has been a part of the Children's Clinic of Billings team since 2012, providing comprehensive care to kids of all ages throughout the Billings community. A native Montanan who grew up on a farm and ranch near Culbertson, Dr. Yonts earned her medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City.
Dr. Yonts was drawn to pediatrics for the chance to focus on preventive medicine — the opportunity to work alongside families and help children build a healthy foundation for life. She finds genuine joy in the energy kids bring to every encounter, and the long-term relationships she's built with patients and their families have become her favorite part of the work. She commented “It is a privilege to watch children grow and to support families through the many stages of childhood.”
At every visit, Dr. Yonts works hard to truly listen — so that patients and parents leave knowing they were heard, that their concerns matter, and that whatever comes next is something they'll figure out together. Her approach is collaborative and calm, focused on finding the best solution for each child and each family rather than handing down a one-size-fits-all answer.
One of the things Dr. Yonts is most proud of professionally is the Children's Clinic's longstanding partnership with Reach Out and Read and the Billings Public Library — a program she was instrumental in bringing to the practice. Reading plays a foundational role in early childhood development, and she's passionate about encouraging a lifelong love of reading and learning in every child who comes through her door. Through the program, Children's Clinic providers have given out more than 75,000 books to local families and provided a west end location for Billings Public Library to allow library members to pick up books and participate in summer story times.
Outside of work, Dr. Yonts spends most of her time with her family — and especially with her three boys, who in her words "keep life busy and full of joy." She's also an avid reader (both with her boys and on her own) and a runner, though as she'll quickly point out, "not fast — just for fun." Whether at the clinic, on a trail, or with a book in hand, Dr. Yonts brings the same steady warmth and curiosity to every part of her life — exactly what makes her such a trusted partner for the families she serves.
Currently not accepting new patients
Teresa Blaskovich, MD
Pediatrician
Teresa Blaskovich, MD
Pediatrician
Biography
Montana-native Teresa R. Blaskovich, MD, FAAP, has been a part of the Children’s Clinic team since the Fall of 2017. She is proud to provide comprehensive pediatric care to children of all ages throughout Billings, Montana.
Experience
After finishing medical school at the University of Washington in Seattle, Dr. Blaskovich did her residency at Phoenix Children’s Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. She is a board-certified pediatrician and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Children's Clinic Location
Dr. Blaskovich loves seeing infants in the nursery, so is at the downtown Billings clinic on newborn rotation frequently, but is great with kids and teens of all ages!
Hobbies
When she’s not caring for patients at the Children’s Clinic, Dr. Blaskovich enjoys mountain biking and cross country skiing. She has a son and tries to spend as much time as possible outside with him. She also doesn’t go more than 30 days without going to a Montana hot spring!
Kyle Bodley, DO
Pediatrician
Kyle Bodley, DO
Pediatrician
Biography
Kyle T. Bodley, DO, FAAP, is a dedicated pediatrician at the Children's Clinic. He is proud to partner with children and their families throughout Billings, Montana. Dr. Bodley has been a part of the Children's Clinic team since 2011.
Experience
After finishing medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in Kansas City, Missouri, Dr. Bodley completed his residency at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a board-certified pediatrician and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Children's Clinic Location
Dr. Bodley’s practice runs the gamut from newborns to teens. He works at the downtown clinic on Mondays and is at the West End location the rest of the week.
Hobbies
When he's not caring for patients at the Children's Clinic, Dr. Bodley enjoys camping and downhill skiing with friends and family. He also enjoys traveling around the state, cheering on his three boys at their soccer tournaments and swim meets.
Jean Braden, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Jean Braden, NP
nurse practitioner
Biography
Jean L. Braden, NP, is a nurse practitioner who brings over four decades of experience to the team at the Children's Clinic. She provides the highest quality of pediatric care for patients throughout Billings, Montana.
Experience
Jean graduated from the Montana State University School of Nursing in 1981 with a BSN and worked as a registered nurse in the Missoula Community Hospital and Billings Deaconess Hospital (now known as Billings Clinic). Jean then completed the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Program at UCLA Harbor Medical Center in Torrance, California, in 1987. Since then, she has practiced as a Nurse Practitioner in Women's and Family Health in Billings.
Children's Clinic Location
Jean joined the Children's Clinic in January 2011 to practice in the area of adolescent health. She primarily practices at the West End clinic and sees patients age 12 and up for both well and sick care. Additionally, Jean teaches "Growing Up Female" workshops for moms and daughters quarterly.
Hobbies
Those who know Jean well know that adolescent health is a passion for Jean. But her other passions outside of the clinic include traveling with friends, reading, and biking wherever and whenever she gets the chance. Jean has two children — both of whom followed her into healthcare. She is now also the proud "nana" to a beautiful new granddaughter.
Gordon Collett, MD
Pediatrician
Gordon Collett, MD
Pediatrician
Biography
Gordon C. Collett, MD, FAAP, is an experienced pediatrician at the Children's Clinic. He provides care for children throughout all stages of development, from infants to adolescents, throughout Billings, Montana.
Experience
Dr. Collett grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Utah in 1982 and earned his medical degree from the University of Utah Medical School in 1986. Dr. Collett went on to complete both his internship and residency at the University of Missouri in 1989.
Children's Clinic Location
Dr. Collett has been a part of the Children's Clinic since 1989. He is proud to partner with children and their families throughout the community, providing care to help ensure they grow up happy and healthy. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Hobbies
When he's not caring for patients at the Children's Clinic, Dr. Collett enjoys spending time with his family. He is married with six children.
Danielle Gillaspie, DNP
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Danielle Gillaspie, DNP
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Biography
Danielle R. Gillaspie, DNP, is a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner who is launching Children’s Clinics efforts to integrate behavioral health services at the Children’s Clinic. She provides high quality psychiatric and mental health specialty care for Children’s Clinic patients and other kids and teens in Billings, MT.
Experience
Dani graduated from Montana State University School of Nursing in 2017 with a BSN and worked as a registered nurse at Billings Clinic in both oncology and pediatrics. Dani then completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) through MSU in 2021. She became board certified as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and worked at Shodair Children’s Hospital as an outpatient pediatric psychiatric NP until joining the Children’s Clinic in October 2022.
Children's Clinic Location
Dani will work exclusively out of the Children’s Clinic’s west end location. She will also use telemedicine to conduct virtual visits with her patients across the state.
Hobbies
Outside of the clinic, Dani has a golden retriever named Elvis who reminds her every day not to take life too seriously. She loves to pretend to know how to take care of a myriad of finicky houseplants. She also teaches nursing students at MSU the basics of bedside care in the hospital setting.
Tanya Jagodzinski, MD
Pediatrician
Tanya Jagodzinski, MD
Pediatrician
Biography
Tanya D. Jagodzinski, MD, FAAP — often called Dr. Jags — sees kids of all ages, from newborns to teens, at the Children's Clinic. She works most often at the West End clinic location in Billings, Montana.
Experience
Dr. Jags grew up near Rhame, North Dakota. She completed her medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and her residency in pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin. She then continued on to complete a two-year fellowship in primary care research before joining the Children's Clinic in 2007.
Children's Clinic Location
Dr. Jags is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and is active in the state chapter of the organization, recently completing a stint as the MT AAP president, where she got to advocate for children's healthcare needs with pediatricians from across the state.
Hobbies
Beyond being a pediatrician, Dr. Jags enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and three kids. On the weekend, you might find her visiting her parents' ranch back in North Dakota, pulling weeds in her garden, or cheering for one of her kids at a cross country meet or basketball game.
Megan Poser, FNP, BC
Family Nurse Practicioner
Megan Poser, FNP, BC
Family nurse Practitioner
Biography
Board-certified nurse practitioner Megan M. Poser, FNP-BC, joins the Children’s Clinic in May 2022! She will provide comprehensive care to children and teens throughout Billings, Montana.
Experience
A Billings native, Megan got her nursing degree from Montana State University and worked as a nurse on the pediatric floor and in the pediatric intensive care unit at St. Vincent Healthcare. She then received her nurse practitioner degree from Gonzaga University and has worked in outpatient pediatrics since 2016.
Children's Clinic Location
Megan brings to the Children’s Clinic a breadth of experience from routine pediatric care to complex care, adolescent health, and women’s health.
Hobbies
Outside of the clinic, Megan enjoys chasing her toddler around and spending afternoons at the park and in the sandbox, running (with the occasional race or half marathon squeezed in around work and family), hiking and camping with her family, and boating.
David Standish, MD
Pediatrician
David Standish, MD
Pediatrician
Biography
David D. Standish, MD, FAAP, grew up in Big Timber and Billings, Montana, and is proud to serve children in his hometown. Dr. Standish works mostly at the West End clinic location and sees babies, children, and teens of all ages.
Experience
Dr. Standish earned his undergraduate degree from Creighton University in 1982 and his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1986. He then completed both his internship and residency at Phoenix Hospital in 1989. Dr. Standish is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Children's Clinic Location
Dr. Standish joined the Children's Clinic in 1989. He is married with two children and is also a proud grandpa!
Hobbies
Outside of the clinic, one of Dr. Standish's biggest interests is flying. He is a licensed pilot and frequently flies his family to their vacation destinations. Even more exciting, Dr. Standish built his own plane! It took five years of work on nights and weekends, but Dr. Standish finished building his own plane back in 2003. It is a Lancair IV four-seat, single-engine speedster that will fly at altitudes of more than 20,000 feet and at speeds of up to 300 knots. What an accomplishment!
Kate Yapuncich, MD
Pediatrician
Kate Yapuncich, MD
Family nurse Practitioner
Biography
Kathleen M. Yapuncich, MD, FAAP, or "Dr. Kate" as she prefers to be called (given folks have trouble pronouncing her last name!), is a pediatrician bringing over two decades of experience to the team at the Children's Clinic.
Experience
Dr. Kate received her medical degree from the Creighton University School of Medicine in 1997 and completed her pediatric residency at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine in 2000. She served communities in Wyoming and Minnesota as a pediatrician for years before joining the Children's Clinic in 2018.
Children's Clinic Location
She works at both the West End and downtown clinics in Billings, Montana, and sees kids of all ages — from newborns to teens.
Hobbies
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Kate has a million interests and calls herself a jack of all trades but a master of none. She has a passion for sustainable ranching and homesteading. She has likely been up for hours before her first appointments at the clinic to feed and care for livestock on the property where she and her husband live. Dr. Kate is also interested in alternative energy and old-time music. She is married with four children and nine grandchildren.
Shannon Yonts, MD
Pediatrician
Shannon Yonts, MD
Pediatrician
Biography
Board-certified pediatrician Shannon S. Yonts, MD, FAAP, joined the Children's Clinic in 2012. She provides comprehensive care to children throughout Billings, Montana.
Experience
A native Montanan, Dr. Yonts grew up on a farm and ranch near Culbertson. She finished medical school at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and completed her residency at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Dr. Yonts is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Children's Clinic Location
Dr. Yonts loves being a pediatrician. She sees children of all ages and sincerely enjoys being able to get to know her patients and their families and getting to watch them grow over the years.
Hobbies
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Yonts' favorite thing to do is spend time with her family and friends. And most of that time is spent trying to keep up with her three young boys; they keep life very interesting! Dr. Yonts also enjoys running, although she jokes, "not fast, just for fun!"
Dr. Yonts enjoys reading — both with her boys and on her own. Little known fact — Dr. Yonts was instrumental in bringing the Reach out and Read program to the Children's Clinic, a program that has resulted in our providers giving out over 36,000 books in the last five years!
Lesli Gould, IBCLC
Certified Lactation Consultant
Lesli Gould, IBCLC
Certified lactation consultant
Biography
Lesli Gould, IBCLC, is an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant® (IBCLC®) and Certified Lactation Educator (CLE), a professionally trained health care provider specializing in education and clinical management of breastfeeding.
Children's Clinic Location
At the Children's Clinic in Billings, Montana, she helps new parents at every stage of their breastfeeding journey. Lesli works closely with the Children's Clinic doctors and parents to help facilitate the breastfeeding relationship between parent and baby. This includes monitoring the progress of breastmilk production, milk transfer and infant feeding, and weight management.
Breastfeeding Support
Leslie supports parents with any breastfeeding challenges that may arise, such as latching and positioning difficulties, poor infant weight gain, or pain with breastfeeding. She provides education on lactation so parents can feel confident and prepared, and can also help to develop a feeding plan. Breastfeeding support is available to all Children's Clinic families. Lesli welcomes new patients to the practice and looks forward to partnering with them as they navigate breastfeeding.