Pediatrics
(COVID-19) Corona Virus Information
UPDATE: 6/9/2021
For Everyone’s Health and Safety:
- Face Coverings are REQUIRED to enter the building.
- We also offer telehealth appointments. Please call 765-742-1567 and ask to schedule a telemedicine appointment. These appointments can be conducted via a computer or a smartphone.
Pediatrics
Here at Riggs, children's health is extremely important. Pediatric Sick Visits are available at our South Street location on a first come first served basis Monday through Friday from 8am to 11am and 1pm to 4pm, and Saturday from 8am to 11am.
We provide a wide range of visit types to suit your child's unique healthcare needs.
- Well Child Checks
- Immunizations
- Sports Physicals
Call (765) 742-1567 and press option #6 today to schedule an appointment or to request more information.
Location and Hours of Service
Riggs CHC
2316 South Street
2nd Floor
Lafayette, IN 47905
Monday: 8-5:30
Tuesday: 8-5:30
Wednesday: 8-5:30
Thursday: 8-5:30
Friday: 8-5:30
Saturday: 8-12
Sunday: CLOSED
Walk-Ins:
Monday - Friday: 8am-11am, 1pm-4pm
Saturday: 8:00am-11am
Walk-ins are for for sick visits only and are on a first come first served basis
Pediatric Providers
Suma Nagaraj
MD
Education
MBBS at Karnataka Institute of Medical Science
Specialty
Pediatrics
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics
Languages Spoken
English, Kannada, Hindi
I love working for the community at Riggs CHC, functioning as a team towards our values, vision and mission of providing quality, comprehensive healthcare with respect and compassion.
Pediatrics 2316 South St. Lafayette, IN 47904 765-742-1567
Rebekah Hurst
NP-C
Education
BSN from IUPUI and MSN from Ball State University
Specialty
Family Medicine
Board Certification
AANP
Languages Spoken
English
Fun Fact
I have run 10 half marathons; my favorite was in Carlsbad, California.
The teamwork at Riggs CHC is great; no one passes up an opportunity to help! The children put a smile on my face and I am thankful their parents allow me to help participate in their care.
Pediatrics 2316 South St. Lafayette, IN 47904 765-742-1567
Rita Becker
DNP, APRN, CPNP-PC
Education
DNP from the University of Iowa
Specialty
Pediatrics
Board Certification
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board
Languages Spoken
English
Fun Fact
I love college football season – Go Hawkeyes!
My favorite part of working at Riggs is having the opportunity to serve and provide quality care to the children and families of our community.
Pediatrics 2316 South St. Lafayette, IN 47904 765-742-1567
Kristen Gaumer
CPNP-PC
Education
Master’s Degree, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN
Board Certification
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
Languages Spoken
English
The personal and professional experiences that I will encounter in this residency will provide even more value in addition to a master’s degree. I will use these experiences in my future provider role. I think that enhancing my skillsets in an educational program will be more beneficial to me than learning as I go independently without this hands-on residency program. I can learn more in a shorter amount of time from this program and feel even more prepared to provide care to the vulnerable pediatric population.
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Jeff Tessman
FNP
Education
Master of Science in Nursing, USI
Specialty
Adult and Pediatric Primary Care, Emergency Medicine
Board Certification
AANP
Languages Spoken
English
Fun Fact
My wife and I have four children and we enjoy watching sports (especially baseball and hockey, but anything will do) and being active as a family.
"The overall mission of the organization, great staff, and complex patient panel make Riggs CHC a challenging and rewarding experience for any provider."
Pediatrics 2316 South St. Lafayette, IN 47904 765-742-1567
Mara Humberg
CPNP-PC
Education
Master of Science in Nursing, Purdue University
Riggs Residency 2021-2022
Specialty
Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Critical Care
Board Certification
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
Awards and Recognition
National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (Indiana State Chapter) Student Scholarship Award Winner, 2020
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society Member
Languages Spoken
English
Fun Fact
I also have a degree in Wildlife Biology.
Provider Statement
“I am so excited to be joining the Riggs Team in this new role as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Riggs has the capacity to offer multidisciplinary services to our community, and I am looking forward to being part of this team that is focused on the health of children and families.”
Pediatrics 2316 South St. Lafayette, IN 47904 765-742-1567
Kayla Fergus
CPNP-PC
Education
Master of Science in Nursing, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Riggs Residency 2021-2022
Specialty
Primary Care Pediatrics
Board Certification
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB)
Awards and Recognition
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Languages Spoken
English
Fun Fact
I moved to Indiana this year with my husband and three-year-old German Shepherd. We previously lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan for graduate school, and are originally from Seattle, Washington.
Provider Statement
“I am looking to provide high quality care to vulnerable pediatric populations, and Riggs CHC will allow me to do this while advancing my knowledge and skills. The education and guidance of this residency will increase my confidence as a nurse practitioner and assist me in optimizing resources in underserved communities.”
Pediatrics 2316 South St. Lafayette, IN 47904 765-742-1567