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Pediatric Staff at Little Oaks Pediatrics

Meet our friendly, experienced pediatricians and staff at Little Oaks Pediatrics! Our entire team is dedicated to helping you and your child feel at home from the moment you walk through the door. We're proud to be members of the North Raleigh community and serve the needs of their children.

We pride ourselves in being an exceptional clinic where children come first. Our child-focused practice works hard to meet the needs of children from infancy through adolescence. Compassionate, knowledgeable and supportive staff is the cornerstone of Little Oaks Pediatrics's quality care. All of our pediatricians and medical staff are highly trained professionals, and maintain the highest level of accreditation in pediatrics to address the special needs of infants, children, and teens.

We strive to treat each and every patient as we would want our own children to be treated. Our doctors and staff look forward to building a relationship with you and your family.



Ceyhun "Jay" Ozturk, MD

Ceyhun Ozturk, MD

Dr. Ozturk has completed his pediatric residency at Yale New Haven Bridgeport Hospital Program in 2003. During his training, he received The George Brown & Alice Pullman Longstreth Award for Humanness toward Nursing Staff, Hospital Staff, and Fellow Workers.

He is board certified by American Board of Pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics ..

He moved to Raleigh with his wife Dr.Guerra in 2013 from Fairfield, CT and excited to bring quality healthcare to his new home. In 2017 he won the 'Three Best Rated' Pediatrician award.


Maria Guerra, MD

Maria Guerra, MD Dr.Guerra trained at Yale New Haven Hospital Bridgeport Hospital and completed her pediatric residency as Chief Resident in 2003, where she met her husband Dr.Ozturk.

She is bilingual as her native language is Spanish and is board certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics .

Dr.Guerra has 15 years of experience in Pediatrics and enjoys meeting her patients and their families. She enjoys lactation consulting especially with first-time moms, and her gentle approach has gained significant popularity in the office.



Molly Beckmann, PA


Molly Beckmann received her Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2015 and became board certified as a Physician Assistant by the NCCPA.

She worked for 3 years in the Emergency Department at Texas Children's Hospital, learning from some of the best pediatricians in the country.

Molly moved to Raleigh in 2018 from Houston, TX with her husband. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, watching baseball, and taking walks with her dog, Toby. She loves taking care of children and is thrilled to join Little Oaks Pediatrics.



Katie Gilmore, PNP

Katie Gilmore is a pediatric nurse practitioner and the newest member of our practice. 
She received her masters of science in nursing from UNC-Chapel Hill in 2022. 
 Prior to becoming an NP, Katie practiced for over 5 years as a registered nurse in a busy pediatric emergency department.

She was born and raised in the triangle and loves caring for families in the area.


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