General Info

Dr. Sikkema wanted to be a doctor for most of her life and has always had a special interest in pediatrics. Her grandfather was a child psychiatrist, and she often witnessed his love for medicine. She knew she also wanted to do something that would bring her such joy. Because children have resilience in the face of illness, she finds interacting with them on a daily basis very rewarding. She loves interacting with children throughout her work day and often it feels like she gets to spend her day playing. She has a special interest in early childhood development. Dr. Sikkema enjoys spending time with family, playing tennis and doing yoga. She is also on the board of Parent to Parent of Southwest Michigan.I prefer to provide patient care in a team-based approach with the patient and their families being the key players in the decision making and the direction of care. I like to work with the children and their families to figure out the best way to move forward and how to take the next steps that work with the family as a whole to arrive at the best care possible for the child.