Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Newborns (0-28 days)
- Infants (ages 0-18 months)
- Toddlers (ages 18 months – 3)
- Children (ages 4 - 11)
- Adolescents (ages 12-18)
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Kelli J Shidler
Kelli Shidler, MD, largely credits her aunt, a former nurse, for fostering her early interest in medicine.
“But having always loved, loved, loved babies, it just seemed natural that I would want to be a ‘baby doctor,’” Dr. Shidler said.
And during medical school, she gravitated toward the pediatric subspecialties.
“For example, on my ortho rotation, I chose pediatric ortho. On my ENT rotation, I chose pediatric ENT. I was always drawn to the kids,” she said.
Dr. Shidler, a pediatrician at Methodist Physicians Clinic – Hawthorne Court, especially enjoys seeing newborns in clinic and helping new parents navigate the complexities that come with such a major life change. As her own kids have grown, she’s also developed a “special love” of caring for adolescents, finding them easily relatable thanks to her own experiences.
The most rewarding part of her job? Getting a front-row seat to the growth and development of her patients. She feels a deep loyalty to each of them and is committed to being as accessible as possible whenever they call.
“I build in multiple slots each day for sick visits. I get to the office an hour before clinic starts. And I typically stay a couple hours after clinic is done. I do everything I can to take care of all my patients – and as thoroughly as possible on a daily basis.”
Having rounded on Methodist newborns for decades prior, Dr. Shidler knew she was walking into a positive, collaborative and patient-first environment when she joined the health system in December 2025. And she was no stranger to The Meaning of Care.
“It means seeing each child as more than a patient. It’s about understanding their story, their family. It’s combining medical expertise with empathy and kindness, and ensuring that every child feels safe, heard and valued. My patients are family. The Meaning of Care is really just treating them as such.”
When she’s not with her patient family, she enjoys spending time with her own family – her husband, three children (who are all interested or pursuing careers in medicine, as well) and fur baby, Ollie, a maltipoo. They enjoy music, running and visiting their vacation home in Okoboji, Iowa.
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Locations
- Methodist Physicians Clinic - Hawthorne Court
- 17675 Welch Plaza, Omaha, NE 68135
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- phone: 402-354-7600
Expertise
Education
- Residency: University of Nebraska Medical Center College of M, 2006
- Medical School: University Of Iowa Roy J & Lucille A Carver College Of Medicine, 2003
Board Certifications
- Pediatrics: American Board of Pediatrics, 2006
Insurance
- Advanced Medical Pricing Solutions
- Aetna
- Aetna Medicare Assure Premier (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Medicare Eagle (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Premier (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare SmartFit (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare SmartFit (PPO)
- Aetna Medicare Value Plus (HMO)
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna NHN
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- Ambetter Health
- American Health Plans of Iowa ISNP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Access (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Connect (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Core (HMO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Medicare Advantage Secure (PPO)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska NEtwork Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Network Blue Heartland Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Premier Select Blue Choice Heartland Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska Select Blue Choice
- Carelon Behavioral Health (MJE Only)
- Coventry Workers' Compensation
- Elite Choice
- First Health
- HealthSmart PPO
- HealthSmart Workers' Compensation
- Humana Full Access (PPO)
- Humana Gold Plus (HMO)
- Humana Gold Plus SNP-DE (HMO D-SNP)
- Humana USAA Honor Giveback (PPO)
- HumanaChoice (PPO)
- HumanaChoice Giveback (PPO)
- Immanuel Pathways PACE IA
- Immanuel Pathways PACE NE
- Iowa Total Care IA Medicaid
- Medica Choice National (PPO)
- Medica Elevate
- Medica Insure
- Medica Medicare Advantage Solution
- Medica Medicare Cost Prime Solution
- Midlands Choice Network
- Midwest Alliance Network
- Molina IA Medicaid
- Molina IA Medicare Advantage
- Molina NE Medicaid
- Molina NE Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan (PHCS not Included)
- Nebraska Furniture Mart - Centivo TPA
- Nebraska Total Care NE Medicaid
- NX Health Network (dba Valenz Access)
- O'Hara Workers' Compensation
- Progyny (participating providers: Carolyn Doherty, Christopher Corder, John Bishay, Jusdson Davies, Brett Hill, Jon Morton)
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare AARP MA Essentials from UHC NE-3 (HMO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA Extras from UHC NE-5 (HMO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA from UHC NE-0002 (PPO)
- United Healthcare AARP MA Patriot No Rx NE-MA01 (PPO)
- United Healthcare Allsavers
- United Healthcare Core
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S001 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S002 (PPO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-S003 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Dual Complete NE-V001 (HMO D-SNP)
- United Healthcare Group MA (HMO)
- United Healthcare Group MA (PPO)
- United Healthcare NE Individual Exchange Benefit Plan
- United Healthcare NE Medicaid
- United Healthcare Nexus ACO
- United Healthcare of the River Valley
- United Healthcare Optum VA CCN
- United Healthcare Surest
- Wellcare Medicare Advantage
- Wellmark Blue (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue (PPO)
- Wellmark Alliance Select (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Access (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Advantage (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Choice (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (HMO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Avera (PPO)
- Wellmark Blue Medicare Advantage Enhanced (PPO)
- Wellmark Classic Blue (PPO)
- Wellmark IA Hawk-I (HMO)
- Wellpoint IA Medicaid
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage DSNP
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
113 ratings, 27 reviewsThe Patient Experience Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients who are treated in outpatient or hospital settings may receive different surveys that are not included in this Patient Experience Rating. The volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
Dr shilder is the best . Methodist is lucky to have her and so are we.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2026
Dr. Shidler is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
We LOVE Dr Shidler!!!! Followed her from Boystown
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr. Shidler is the best. That's why we followed her to Methodist from her previous clinic. The nursing staff was also great with my daughter.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2026
We love Dr. Shidler. She always listens and takes time to discuss options. She also gives solutions instead of saying just come back in a week or so if its not better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/18/2026
Dr Shidler is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr. Shidler is always an incredible provider. We enjoyed the toys in the room, which kept my son occupied and engaged with me while we waited.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2026
Dr shidler is amazing. She is so kind and really works to relate to my child
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2026
We love Dr Shidler! She has such an amazing bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
Thoroughly enjoy Dr Shidler and her care and concern for our children's care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
We adore Dr. Shidler. She always makes us feel like we can tackle any issues with her added guidance
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
She is the best and that's why we followed her here.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
She's amazing! Make the trip to see her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2026
Dr SHIDLER is amazing! Very caring and knowledgeable and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Dr. Shidler is the best!! She makes my kids feel so comfortable and at ease. She always provides us with all the information, actually listens to our concerns, and helps us find a solution.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Dr Shidler is an excellent physician and I recommend her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/30/2025
Dr. Shidler is the very best. We have been with her for years and would follow her to any practice that she goes to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
We love Dr. Shidler. She has taken care of my 3 children for 18 years and we are so happy she's at Methodist now.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Dr Shidler shows empathy and guidance for our kids' care. She always goes above and beyond. I Trust her and highly recommend- I won't go to anyone else!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
Dr Shidler is amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2025
As always Dr. Shidler is an outstanding Physician!!! She listens to her patients (child) while also listening to the parent's. Dr. Shidler is caring, compassionate, and amazing!!! Methodist Health System is lucky to have gained an amazing Pediatrician!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
We absolutely love Dr. Schidler. She's been absolutely amazing to work with. Our kids love her as well. We recommend her to anybody and everybody
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2025
We followed Dr Shidler to this clinic. She is an amazing provider - caring, thorough, engaged and excels at building trusted relationships with her patients. We have recommended her to other families - she's such an asset for Methodist!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2025
I'm so thankful to have found Dr. Shidler to care for my son.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr. Shidler was amazing as always!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2025
Dr Shidler is always great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Dr. Shidler is amazing and I am impressed how up-to-date she is on clinical research and new treatments! I am a pharmacist and she commonly teaches me new things about drugs! I followed her here from Boys Town for those reasons! Best doctor ever!!!