About

Beth A. Bish, CNP

Co-owner and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

A Registered Nurse for more than 30 years, Beth graduated in 2005 from The Ohio State University College of Nursing with a Master's Degree with a specialization of Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. From 2005 to 2014, Beth worked at Lima Pediatrics in Lima, Ohio, as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner.

Beth has several special interests: newborns—premature or full term; growth and development; skin issues; and kids with behavioral challenges, such as autism, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Beth prefers to use non-medication treatment to effect healing before prescribing medications. She seeks to discover the underlying cause for the problem rather than treat a symptom only. However, if medications are needed, she will order what is required for the child's recovery or alleviation of symptoms.

Beth is passionate about providing effective care to children; she desires to do the right thing the first time. She recognizes life is full of challenges for families, and that time and money are precious resources for everyone.

Beth is married and has three children: Ian, Lauren, and Emily. Beth and her husband Jim live in Bluffton, Ohio.

Michelle Tegenkamp, APRN-CNP

With more than 20 years of experience providing excellent medical and nursing care to children, Michelle graduated from The Ohio State University College of Nursing in 2004.

Michelle is highly skilled in appropriate diagnosis and management of acute and chronic illnesses in children as well as assisting parents in all aspects of wellness care.

Serving patients at Bluffton Pediatrics beginning September 2019. Member of Ohio National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practioners since 2004.

Christine Clymer, Executive Director

Christine has worked in healthcare and business management for 18 years. She has been Director of Marketing and Sales for Devine Intervention, a catering business, for 15 years.

As an administrator, Christine is excited to be introducing parents and caregivers to the patient portal and to advances in paperless communication. As a mom, Christine is thrilled to be advancing pediatric healthcare in Bluffton and the surrounding areas.

Jim Bish, Co-owner

As a Registered Nurse and co-owner of the practice, Jim is an integral part of Bluffton Pediatrics.

Jim works full-time at a local hospital. He previously served in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Our Mission

Bluffton Pediatrics partners with families to provide excellent medical and nursing care to children.

Reviews

"Amazing people and practice! We always receive the best care. The extra time is always taken to explain things and all of our questions are always answered!" — Kimberly

"After a recent visit, a parent sent the following review: "ALWAYS such an awesome experience there! We have always been treated with the upmost care! Everyone in the office is amazing, I can't imagine going anywhere else. You're treated as a person and not just another number. My girls love Beth!"" — Anonymous

"Beth Bish CNP … is very compassionate and personable with our kids. She has gone above and beyond for us! She has facilitated everything from last minute pre-op physicals, referrals to specialists, coordination of unusual lab requisitions from out of network providers and even house calls when necessary." — Theresa

"The new office is a WONDERFUL space and the staff is top notch! So incredibly blessed to have such a spectacular facility and to have such qualified and personable staff to care for our little ones right here in Bluffton!" — Mary

"First appointment with our 3 year old autistic child. Beth spent almost 2 hours with us, went into deep detail of everything she saw that was going on. She sat on the floor with our daughter and played with her and snuggled her! She is gathering all her specialist documentation from NWC and reviewing it then she will call us to let us know what she thinks. We we absolutely amazed felt like we went to a seminar about how we can help our daughter get the education and services she needs." — Hazel J.

What is a medical home?

A medical home is a place, a process and people working together to serve the healthcare needs of the individual. The primary medical provider creates a partnership with children and their families. It is based on trust.

For more information about the "medical home" concept, visit the American Academy of Pediatrics.

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