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Hi, my name is Michael Ronan. I am a general pediatrician at Optum.

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I chose to become a healthcare provider because I was always interested in the field. I was a first aid provider, a lifeguard, and a swimming instructor. I realized healthcare would let me help and teach people.

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I went into pediatrics because I enjoy working with children and watching them grow—from birth through adolescence and into college.

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I appreciate the privilege of helping guide families through their children’s lives. It means a lot to me to be trusted with that responsibility.

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Working in a multispecialty group gives me immediate access to specialists I know and trust—cardiology, neurology, gastroenterology—allowing me to provide the best care possible.

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I enjoy spending time with my family. I love the beach, swimming, and doing triathlons—though some might call them torture. I still swim a lot and enjoy local spots for sunsets.

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My son is in high school and preparing for college, so we’re doing many college trips.

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Hi, my name is Michael Ronan. I’m a general pediatrician at Optum.