Welcome to Kiwi Pediatrics, Your Pediatrician in Berkeley, CA


Is someone into small birds? No. Is someone from New Zealand? No. Does someone really like fuzzy fruits? Maybe, but irrelevant. So why the kiwi?

Dr. David Kittams opened his practice on Alcatraz Ave in 1979, and was joined by Dr. Robin Winokur six years later. With the establishment of the new practice, they cleverly combined their names: Ki(ttams) + Wi(nokur) = Kiwi!

Welcome to Kiwi Pediatrics, where children come first, and where pediatricians and patients work together to provide exceptional medical care for kids in the area. We pride ourselves on providing compassionate, comprehensive services to children from birth through adolescence, and we're glad you've chosen us as your child's medical home.

Please take a few moments to read through our website to get a better feel for Kiwi Pediatrics' capabilities and services. Services and treatments we offer include breastfeeding, newborn care, mental health, behavioral health, travel medicine, immunizations, sports physicals, well-child visits, and more. Our website provides you with the important background about our pediatricians, staff, office hours, financing policies, appointment procedures, maps, directions to our office in and other useful information.

We know how hectic life can be and are committed to making our practice convenient and accessible for your family. We want you to feel confident that when you choose as your child's primary physician, you're working with professionals who are qualified, experienced and caring. We do this by equipping you with the support and resources you need to make the most educated decisions about your child's health.

We want to thank you for choosing for your child's medical care and welcome you to our practice. We can assure you that you'll feel confident in our ability to meet and exceed all of your expectations. Please call our office if you have any questions.

Office Hours

1744 Alcatraz Ave Office

Monday - Friday:

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Saturday:

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

*Open on most Saturdays, please call Office to confirm.

Sunday:

Closed


PEDIATRICS AFTER HOURS ADVICE NURSE:  please call kiwi and choose the menu option for our pediatric advice nurse

PEDIATRICS AFTER  HOURS CLINIC:

2920 Telegraph Avenue, Suite 200  in Berkeley
(415) 502-7000

Mon-Fri: 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Weekend & Holidays: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm


Our Location

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We have free parking in front of Phillips Temple CME Church and on Martin Luther King Jr Way.

Meet Our Providers

  • Robin F. Winokur
    M.D., F.A.A.P.

    Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Robin ventured west in 1973 to attend Stanford University. Robin moved back to the Midwest and attended the University of Michigan Medical School. She returned to the Bay Area and completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital, Oakland. Robin joined David Kittams in practice in 1984 and has been in practice at 1744 Alcatraz ever since. Robin has been involved in teaching pediatric residents, nurse practitioners and physician assistants throughout her career. She continues to be a part of the Medical Staff Leadership at UCSF Children’s, Oakland. Robin has also been active in Alameda County committees promoting Care for Children with Special Needs and better coordination of Behavioral HealthCare for Children. Robin has been a part of the care team of the George Mark Children’s Home since its opening in 2004. Robin and Peter Winokur married in the Bicentennial year (1976) and raised Brian and Lauren (now a Family Nurse Practitioner) in Oakland. They are now enjoying being grandparents.

  • Nanci Tucker
    M.D., F.A.A.P.

    Nanci graduated from Brandeis University with a degree in computer science and briefly worked in tech before realizing her calling was in medicine. She earned her medical degree at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, where she engaged in community health programs and also founded a student newsletter *Borborygmi*.

    Nanci moved to San Francisco for her pediatric residency at UCSF and then began her career in San Francisco at Stonestown Pediatrics. During this time, she was honored as a top pediatrician for San Francisco and Marin by *Bay Area Parent Magazine*. In 2016, she joined Kiwi Pediatrics in Berkeley, where she continues to provide dedicated care to children and families.

    Nanci is also a committed community leader, serving on the board of La Casa de Las Madres, a nonprofit offering extensive support services for women affected by domestic violence.

  • Benjamin Jarrahi
    M.D., F.A.A.P.

    Dr. Jarrahi, or Dr. Benjamin, as most patients call him, is back to Kiwi after a break. He finished his Medical School in Germany and did his pediatric training at New York Methodist Hospital, affiliated with Cornell University.

  • David Kittams
    M.D., F.A.A.P.
    Retired, Founding Physician

    David’s early years were in Yellowstone National Park, where his father was a park biologist and elk-range manager, and his mom was a church organist and pianist. David returned to his native Minneapolis for high school (Blake School, which fellow-wrestler Al Franken attended about ten years later.) David studied chemistry, especially biochemistry, in undergraduate and graduate school at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Before medical school (U of N, Omaha ’71) came a year at S. F. Theological Seminary (San Anselmo) dedicated to social ethics, systematic theology, and biblical studies.

  • Kun Lu
    DNP

    Kun is a dedicated nurse practitioner specializing in pediatric care. She began her career at Kiwi Pediatrics, providing primary care to children and families. Currently, she serves as the director of the children’s pre-anesthesia clinic for all UCSF Children's Hospital campuses, where she plays a vital role in ensuring safe and effective care. Previously, Kun focused on supporting children undergoing heart surgery, guiding them through their pre- and post-operative journeys. On Saturdays, Kun returns to Kiwi Pediatrics, reinforcing her commitment to local families and primary care.

    Kun is actively involved in research aimed at enhancing continuity of care for children with complex heart conditions, particularly through the implementation of medical alert cards.

    She holds a master’s degree in nursing with a specialization in primary care pediatrics from the Yale School of Nursing. Additionally, she completed advanced training in pediatric acute care nursing at UCSF School of Nursing, where she also earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree. Kun is fluent in both Spanish and Mandarin, enhancing her ability to communicate with and support diverse families in their native languages.

  • Katie Nitzberg
    DNP, CPNP-PC

    Katie is a board-certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about providing inclusive, family-centered care, with a focus on health equity. She earned her undergraduate degree in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention from the University of Southern California, followed by a master’s in Child Development from Tufts University. She completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) at Johns Hopkins University in Pediatric Primary Care.

    Outside of work, she enjoys staying active and spending time with her two golden retriever rescues.

Please take a moment to read our most commonly asked questions. We're always available to answer your questions and encourage you to contact our office if you have a question that is not answered below.


Q: What is a Pediatrician?

A: A pediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the care of children. Pediatricians have undergone special training in the health and illnesses of infants, teens and young adults, and the majority of pediatricians are certified by the American Board of Pediatrics after passing a comprehensive exam.

Pediatricians provide preventive health care for children in good health and medical care for children who are acutely or chronically ill. They also provide parents with support and advice with issues such as growth and development, safety and prevention, nutrition, and emotional wellness to foster a lifetime of good health.


Q: Can I meet my pediatrician before my baby is born?

A: Yes, in fact we strongly encourage parents-to-be to visit our office for a prenatal appointment. This is a great way to get acquainted with our office and our doctors. During this visit, we will answer any questions that you have about our practice or your new child. Visit our expectant parent's page for more information.


Q: How often should my child see the pediatrician?

A: Your child should not only see the pediatrician for an illness. It is also important to schedule well-child-care exams regularly, beginning in infancy. Also called well-care visits or checkups, these routine examinations provide the best opportunity for the doctor to observe the progress of your child's physical and mental growth and development; to counsel and teach parents; to detect problems through screening tests; to provide immunizations, and to get to know one another. Well-care visits are strongly recommended as part of preventive pediatric care.

Well-child visits are also a good time for parents to raise questions and concerns about a child's development, behavior, nutrition, safety and overall well-being.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends this schedule for routine well-care visits:

  • 3 to 5 days
  • 2 weeks
  • 2 months
  • 4 months
  • 6 months
  • 9 months
  • 12 months
  • 15 months
  • 18 months
  • 24 months
  • 30 months
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • And once every year thereafter for an annual health supervision visit that includes a physical exam as well as a developmental, behavioral, and learning assessment.

Q: What is the best way to schedule an appointment with your office?

A: You can schedule an appointment by calling our office during regular business hours, or by requesting an appointment online.


Q: Is your office accepting new patients?

A: Yes, we always welcome new patients. Contact our office for additional information or request an appointment.


Q: Why does my child need to receive vaccinations?

A: Immunizations are a series of shots given to children at different ages to help ward off serious, and potentially fatal, childhood diseases. Making sure your child receives immunizations when scheduled is the best way to help protect your child from potentially fatal diseases. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, vaccinations have reduced the number of infections from vaccine-preventable diseases by more than 90%. If you're apprehensive about vaccinations, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

 

We currently have:  

2025/26 FLU Vaccine

2025/26 COVID Vaccine

RSV  Vaccine (Beyfortus) for infants under 8 mos old

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 (updated 10/15/25)