Dr. Patricia Holtz, MD

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Get to know Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician Dr. Patricia Holtz, who serves patients in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Holtz is a remarkable pediatrician practicing at True North Pediatrics in Willow Grove, Pennsylvania. Maternal-fetal medicine subspecialists are high-risk pregnancy experts. They care for women who face unexpected problems that develop during pregnancy, such as early labor, bleeding, or high blood pressure. 

“Our mission is to provide our patients with the best pediatric care possible. As our patient’s medical home, we strive to not only treat illness, but promote wellness. We encourage our patients to receive all current vaccines that are proven to prevent disease in children. In addition to excellent care, we strive to make each and every visit a pleasant experience for the child as well as the parent. It has been gratifying to see former patients become parents and grandparents and to treat 2nd and 3rd generation patients”, states the website of True North Pediatrics. 

Dr. Holtz commenced her educational journey by completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland (1992), followed by a Master of Philosophy degree in Biology at the University of Cambridge, England. Her passion for medicine led her to complete her medical degree at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1998. Drawn to the field of pediatrics, she conducted her residency in pediatrics at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (1998-2001).

A Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP), she is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement. 

Licensed to practice medicine in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Dr. Holtz maintains hospital privileges at several local hospitals, including Jefferson Abington Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania. Over the years, she has received several honors and recognitions, including being listed among the Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctors: 1st Edition, as well as Philadelphia Magazine‘s Top Doctors ( 2018-2021), and being voted among Exceptional Women in Medicine (2020).

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends individuals be under pediatric care up to the age of 21. Pediatricians provide medical care to people ranging in age from newborns to young adults. They are trained to examine, diagnose, and treat children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses through all of their developmental stages, as they grow and mature.

On a more personal note, Dr. Holtz enjoys hiking with her family and gardening.

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