Dr. Jeffrey Ernst was born and raised in Olympia, Washington. His undergraduate years were spent at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma where he graduated Phi Kappa Phi and Cum Laude with a degree in Natural Science. Before medical school at the University of Washington, he served as an admission counselor at Whittier College in California. During medical school, he and his wife, Jennifer, traveled to Kenya, Africa for a medical mission to Tenwek Hospital.Residency in pediatrics was completed at the University of Washington and Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center. Their children Lindsey (1998), Preston (2002), and Whitney (2006) add much joy and exuberance to his life. Raising children has added immensely to his practice of pediatrics. He has truly enjoyed becoming more involved the leadership of our community by serving on the Medical Executive Committee at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr. Ernst prioritizes working collaboratively with families in his practice. He approaches every visit with compassion and thoroughness. Personal interests include biking, hiking, and piano playing.