In addition to providing comprehensive primary medical care in collaboration with Specialists in a compassionate environment, Dr. Pertl believes in preventive medicine and emphasizes a team approach to health care. Her goal is to work together with parents and children to develop a healthy lifestyle based on nutrition, exercise and stress reduction. She also has clinical interests in immunology/infectious disease, breast feeding and early child hood development. Dr. Pertl's hobbies include walking, yoga, meditation and water sports.