HAILEY ROSE, D.O.
PEDIATRICIAN
​CHIEF OF STAFF

Dr. Rose is a Pediatrician who began working with Kaniksu Health Services in the summer of 2012.  She is a Bonners Ferry native who attended the University of Idaho for her undergraduate degree, went to medical school in Las Vegas, NV and finished up her Pediatric training in Columbia, SC.  Living in different parts of the country has given her an even greater appreciation for North Idaho and Dr. Rose is passionate about giving back to the community in which she has so many ties.  She and her husband, also a Bonners Ferry native, look forward to rediscovering Idaho-its beautiful landscapes, wildlife, and friendly citizens. In her free time, Dr. Rose likes to hike, camp, kayak, and ski. ​

GEORGE DELAND, M.D.
PEDIATRICIAN

Dr. DeLand joined Sandpoint Pediatrics in 1994, after having practiced in California and Arizona.  His special interests include children with any mental or behavioral health issues.  Dr. DeLand enjoys skiing on Schweitzer Mountain and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

Debbie Brown, M.D.
Pediatrician 

Dr. Debbie Brown, a board certified M.D. in Pediatrics, has joined Kaniksu Health Services.  Dr. Brown was born and raised in the southeast, and moved to Truckee, California in 1994.  She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed her residency in Houston, TX at Baylor College of Medicine.  After her residency, she joined the Army and was stationed in Germany for seven years before returning to Truckee to practice medicine.  She loves rural medicine and is happy to now call North Idaho home.  In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Brown enjoys the outdoors, including boating, paddle boarding and scuba diving.  ​​

TERESA KUHTA, D.O.
​PEDIATRICIAN

Raised in Clarkston, Michigan, Dr. Teresa Kuhta joined the KHS pediatric team in the summer of 2016.  She graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, MI and completed her pediatric residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, a state-of-the-art medical center, consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report among the best medical centers in the country. She enjoys caring for children from birth through young adult with special interests in child development and caring for premature infants, family-centered care, adolescent medicine, asthma and childhood obesity.  Dr. Kuhta is driven to always provide excellent, comprehensive care to her patients. She especially loves getting to know a family over multiple visits and helping children grow and mature into healthy young adults. Dr. Kuhta works full time in the KHS Sandpoint office. When not in the clinic Dr. Kuhta enjoys being active with her husband by swimming, kayaking and exploring Northern Idaho. ​

ELISHA FARNWORTH, D.O.
PEDIATRICIAN

Elisha Farnworth, D.O., a graduate of Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed her residency at SAUSHEC, San Antonio, Texas.  She has been a practicing pediatrician as a Major in the United States Air Force for the past 5 years, primarily stationed at Fairchild AFB, in Spokane, WA.  Dr. Farnworth grew up in Eastern Washington, and despite traveling and moving all over the country with the military, she still considers the Pacific Northwest to be the most beautiful part of the world – and home. 
Dr. Farnworth is passionate about evidence-based medicine and the connection between families and herself.  “I enjoy the full spectrum of pediatric medicine, whether it’s ear checks, sports medicine, asthma, ADHD, upper respiratory infections or well visits.  I love watching families grow and develop, and feel privileged to be part of the experience.”  She believes that medicine is a team effort between the physician, parents and child. Her goal is to make the parent and patient feel heard, understood, and respected, and she hopes that each appointment is fun and engaging for the child. 
When not in the clinic, Dr. Farnworth enjoys snow-shoeing, hiking, bicycling, road trips to new places, time with her daughter, and sharing quiet coffee moments with her husband. 

Anne Marie McCarthy, M.D.
Pediatrician 

​Dr. McCarthy joined Sandpoint Pediatrics in 2020 after having practiced in New Mexico, Wyoming and Washington. Her special interests include child development and behavioral health issues, including ADHD.  Dr. McCarthy enjoys time with her family, travel - especially medical volunteer trips, and her sculling boat. ​

Shannon Seckel, M.D.
Pediatircian 
A graduate of Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, Dr. Shannon Seckel believes in providing compassionate, high quality care to all patients and their families, while emphasizing that healthy living starts at home.  “As both a mother and physician, I continue to learn about the pediatric population on a daily basis! My years of training in pediatric medicine were rigorous at a level one stand-alone children’s hospital in NW Texas that served a large, rather rural, patient population. It was this training that ultimately gave me the strong foundation on which I practice medicine today. I’m a life-long learner and will continue to better myself and my medical knowledge so I can provide the best care possible for my patients.” When not in the clinic, Dr. Seckel enjoys equestrian sports (she is a former rodeo competitor), photography, DIY home projects, yoga, at-home fruit/vegetable/herb gardening, and spending quality time with family.