Dr. Dwight A. Yoder, MD, FAAP completed his pediatric residency training at USA Children’s Hospital in 2000. He originally pursued his passion for dance, studying ballet at Indiana University and working professionally with companies like Alabama Ballet from 1983 - 1991.

In his late 20s, realizing the physical demands of ballet, Dr. Yoder began his pre-med studies at UAB where he met his future wife Dianne. In 1997, he graduated Medical School at the University of South Alabama. He and Dianne have one son, Matthew, now training to become a pediatrician himself.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Yoder enjoys fly fishing, learning languages such as French, German, Vietnamese and Arabic; unicycling, and astrophotography. He strives to bring these diverse experiences to care for patients.Dr. Yoder finds great meaning in helping children develop and guiding families through life’s joys and challenges. At Pediatric Partners he aims to provide a welcoming, valued place for every child.

Hello! My name is Tania Collins. I am a physician assistant and have been part of the PPM team since 2007. I went to college at Appalachian State University and received my Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science while minoring in psychology and biology. I then came to the University of South Alabama to study to be a PA at the USA School of Allied Health.

At PPM I specialize in well child care and care of children with special needs. My passion is childhood and adolescent development. I enjoy studying research on the best practices to help develop children from birth to adulthood with regards to physical health, nutrition, education, mental strength, social confidence, and psychological well-being. I want to help families raise children with the skills they need for success and happiness.

My hobbies include home renovation projects, farm life, mentoring young adults, participation in church programs, soccer and fitness, taxiing my children to their many activities, and pranking.