Meet Our Doctors
We are an independent practice of board-certified pediatricians serving Carmel and the surrounding area. We are Dr. Anna G. Gilley, Dr. Elizabeth J. Beach, Dr. Danielle N. Wiese, Dr. Jacqueline S. Nti, Dr. Danielle M. Erney and Dr. Appolinia (Abby) Stephenson.
Anna G. Gilley, M.D., FAAP
Dr. Gilley is board certified in pediatrics and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is originally from Texas and has been in Indiana since 2002. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Riley Hospital including one year as chief resident. Dr. Gilley practiced general pediatrics in Jasper, Indiana prior to moving back to Indianapolis. She enjoys every aspect of pediatrics. She and her husband, David, an urologist, live in Indianapolis with their three young children. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and reading. Dr. Gilley is also fluent in Spanish.
Days in office: Monday, Wednesday (half day), and Thursday.
Elizabeth J. Beach, M.D., FAAP
Dr. Beach is board certified in pediatrics and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Beach is an Ohio native and completed her undergraduate education at The Ohio State University and medical school at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine. She completed pediatric residency training at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Following residency she has practiced both as a pediatric clinical educator for the St. Vincent Indianapolis Residency Programs and in a group primary care pediatric practice for Community Hospitals. They live in Carmel with their three school age children, Jacob, Tressa, and Kyle. Dr. Beach enjoys coaching and helping out with her children’s activities, spending time outdoors, and cheering on their Buckeyes!
Days in office: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Danielle N. Wiese, M.D., FAAP
Dr. Wiese is a board certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She refers to her education as a “Big Ten Tour” as she attended Purdue University (B.S. in Biology), Indiana University School of Medicine (M.D.), and The Ohio State University/Nationwide Children’s Hospital for her pediatric residency. She remains a loyal Boilermaker. Prior to joining Carmel Pediatrics, Dr. Wiese worked for Riley Physicians Pediatrics for six years. Dr. Wiese is passionate about preventive medicine and body positivity. She is grateful to get to spend her office days taking care of her patient families. She lives with her husband, Jake, who is a director of school curriculum, and their four children (Noelle, Margaret, George, and Alice). Dr. Wiese enjoys cooking, reading, spin classes, and Pinterest attempts (of varying degrees of success).
Days in office: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Danielle Erney, M.D., FAAP
Dr. Erney is a board certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of pediatrics. A native of Ohio, she completed her undergraduate degree at Xavier University in Cincinnati followed by medical school at Wright State University. After medical school Dr. Erney moved to Indy for residency training at Riley Hospital for Children. Prior to joining Carmel Pediatrics she worked for Riley Physicians for ten years, where her job included caring for her patients, teaching current residents in clinic, and working with local school districts. Dr. Erney loves all aspects of pediatrics, but is especially interested in preventive care and being there to help as new families navigate caring for their children. She lives in Indianapolis with her husband, three young children (Lucy, Owen, and Eli) and their dog (plus a fish and snail!). When not in the office she loves to travel, play tennis, cook, and read.
Days in office: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Jacqueline Nti, M.D., FAAP
Dr. Nti is board certified in pediatrics and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Nti was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. She received her undergraduate degree in Spanish from Dartmouth College and medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. She completed her pediatric residency training at Riley Hospital for Children, including one year as Chief Resident. Following residency, she and her husband lived in Louisville before deciding to call Indianapolis home. Prior to joining Carmel Pediatrics, Dr. Nti worked for Community Health Network for seven years. Dr. Nti enjoys all aspects of pediatric medicine, but particularly enjoys preventative care and helping families navigate the early years of childhood. Dr. Nti and her husband Ben, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, have three children (and a labradoodle!). She enjoys reading novels, traveling, being involved in her church, and spending time with her family and friends.
Days in office: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Appolinia (Abby) Stephenson, MD, PharmD, FAAP
Dr. Appolinia (Abby) Stephenson is board certified in pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. A native of Kendallville, Indiana, she graduated from Butler University with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with high honors. She then earned a Medical Doctor degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed pediatrics residency at Riley Hospital for Children, where she was also a Chief Resident. Dr. Stephenson has worked as a newborn hospitalist and a general pediatrician, most recently in east Indianapolis. She enjoys helping parents navigate each of the stages of childhood and building relationships with kids and their families over time. She also has special interest in breastfeeding medicine and caring for children with special healthcare needs. Outside of the office, she loves to cook, read, and take on various creative endeavors. She lives in Carmel with her husband and three children. She is excited to get to know you and your family!
Days in office: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (half day).