Our Providers

Cindy Klipfel, MD, FAAP

Peter Pogacar, MD, FAAP
Dr. Pogacar is a graduate of Tufts University and the Boston University School of Medicine. After completing his pediatric residency at the Yale-New Haven Children’s Hospital, he was in practice for five years at naval bases in Quantico, VA and Groton, CT. Dr. Pogacar joined East Greenwich Pediatrics in 2005. Dr. Pogacar serves on the Executive Board for the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, is the Chair of the Chapter’s Pediatric Council and Pediatric Director for Rhode Island Primary Care. Board certified and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Dr. Pogacar is the father of two sons and a daughter.

Karen Maule, MD, FAAP
Dr. Maule is a graduate of Harvard University and the University of Michigan School of Medicine. She completed her residency at Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois and is board certified in Pediatrics and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Maule joined East Greenwich Pediatrics in 2012. Dr. Maule has been involved nationally in several injury prevention projects. Dr. Maule is the mother of a son and a daughter.

Amanda Veltri, FNP
Amanda received her undergraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Rhode Island in 2010. She then went on to pursue her nursing degree and brings over six years of clinical nursing experience in both adult critical care and pediatric emergency medicine. Amanda completed her master’s degree and advanced practitioner training at Regis College prior to joining East Greenwich Pediatrics in 2020. Amanda utilizes both her advanced nursing and nutrition background in providing preventative and acute care to the pediatric population. Amanda welcomed her first child in 2022.

Molly Lacher-Katz, CPNP
Molly received her undergraduate degree at Brandeis University, her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Columbia University, and her Masters in Nursing at Northeastern University. Prior to shifting to primary pediatric care at East Greenwich Pediatrics, she worked as a nurse practitioner in the Emergency Department at Hasbro Children’s Hospital. When she’s not caring for patients, Molly coaches high school cross country, and is the mother to a very active toddler!

Heather Tirpaeck, DO
Dr. Tirpaeck grew up in Rhode Island and is excited to have moved back home and to join the group at East Greenwich Pediatrics. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her residency at Baystate and is board certified in Pediatrics and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She worked as a general pediatrician in Longmeadow Massachusetts for 3 years and has an interest in newborns and breastfeeding. She is the mother of 2 sons and a daughter.

Katherine Snape, PNP
Katie grew up in Massachusetts and received her undergraduate nursing degree from the University of Rhode Island. She was a nurse in the Emergency Department at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence for six years and then went on to complete a Master’s degree in nursing and her pediatric nurse practitioner training at Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts. Katie is the mother of a son and a daughter.

Heather Pelletier, PhD
Dr. Pelletier graduated from the University of Rhode Island, the University of Toledo and Geisinger Medical Center’s residency program. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship in pediatric behavioral pain management at Children’s National Medical Center. Dr. Pelletier was a pediatric psychologist, integrated into medical specialty clinics, at Hasbro Children’s Hospital for 7 years prior to joining East Greenwich Pediatrics in 2022. She maintains clinical faculty appointments in the departments of Pediatrics and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University where she continues to teach residents and fellows. Dr. Pelletier specializes in addressing the interplay between physical and emotional symptoms that impact functioning and quality of life. Additionally, she has a particular interest in educating and supporting parents/caregivers who are navigating issues pertaining to their child’s mental health and development.

Jennifer King, PhD
Dr. King graduated from Providence College and Rhode Island College. She has over 15 years of experience as a school psychologist. She went on to earn her doctorate in school psychology from the University of Loyola Chicago with specialization in professional counseling and district administration. Dr. King is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist through NASP. She joined East Greenwich Pediatrics in 2024. Dr. King works under the supervision of Dr. Pelletier to complete her postdoctoral hours toward an independent licensing. Dr. King specializes in understanding special education and school processes and early childhood development. She is interested in assisting families to understand more about their child’s mental health and developmental needs. Dr. King is the mother of 2 sons.
History of East Greenwich Pediatrics
East Greenwich Pediatrics was founded by Dr. Kevin McGibney. He was joined by Dr. Claire Flanagan and Dr. Bonnie Reibman in 1999. Dr. McGibney passed away in March 2002, and Drs. Flanagan and Reibman moved the practice to its present location. Dr. Reibman retired in 2015, Dr. Flanagan retired in 2020, and Dr. McMillan retired in 2024. This practice would not be here without them!

Office Hours
Office hours are Mon-Fri 8AM-4:30PM.
Saturday and Sunday mornings for urgent visits by appointment.