Dr. Diane Lester, MD | Mentor, OH | Pediatrics

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Diane Lester, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician practicing at University Hospitals Rainbow Great Lakes Pediatrics in Mentor, Ohio. Dr. Lester offers evidence-based guidance to patients and families from infancy through adolescence with an approach that emphasizes education, collaboration and compassionate care to help families feel confident and supported. A Lake Couty native, Dr. Lester has been a provider at the Mentor practice since completing her residency at UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. She values the opportunity to care for families in her home community, building lasting relationships with patients and parents alike.

accepting new patients
3.9

16 Ratings
29 years of experience
28 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Hospitals Of Cleveland
5 written reviews
2 specialties
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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Horrifying experience!!!! I took my new born son to see Doctor Lester on 1/24/25 and he was 4 days old. I declined to give him the infant RSV vaccine because my research has shown severe risks associated with it. The FDA stopped administering it in December of 2024 and just recently cleared it. Once I declined the Vaccine the next words out of Diane's mouth were to tell me my child will not be treated at this campus anymore. See then rushed through the appointment in less than a couple of minutes and gave me no information pertaining to follow up appointments. I asked to see another doctor and she told me that every doctor at the facility would not see me son because "Everyone here believes strongly in administering every available vaccine." I will never subject any of my children to this treatment again. Diane Lester has jeopardized the health of an infant child over her own personal beliefs and she should be held accountable.

January 27th, 2025

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Dr. Lester was highly recommended to us by several people when we were pregnant and searching for a pediatrician. We were not disappointed. She's such a fabulous doctor. She's extremely personable and friendly. My kids love to see her, they have no fear at all, even when they get shots. Her nurse is so friendly, and they always remember details about our family. Best part is when she comes in she always talks to the kids directly first. She asks them questions, gets excited about new accomplishments, lets them ask her anything. Then she'll check in with us and talk to us before the exam starts. I feel like we are a partnership in the care of my kids, and she really listens to concerns or questions. She's calm but thorough. I recommend her to everyone that I know is looking for a ped. She's fantastic.

April 23rd, 2014

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We've been seeing Dr. Lester for almost as long as she has been practicing. Both of my children (now almost 11 and 8) have seen her since birth. She has shown great interest in them and takes all the time we need to ensure we understand the issues we are discussing. When extra help is needed (epileptic daughter and ADHD son) she has referred us to appropriate specialists. We lucked out when we found Dr. Lester!

August 13th, 2012

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Excellent Doctor... I highly recommend Dr. Diane Lester as a pediatrician. She is very caring, thorough, and attentive. Wonderful staff as well.

January 8th, 2012

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Not knowledgeableWhen you are there it feels like your wasting her timeDoes not care about my child.

November 28th, 2010

UH Mentor Pediatrics

9485 Mentor Ave Ste 101Mentor, OH 44060

Tel: (440) 205-5800


Dr. Diane Lester, MD	Dr. Marisa Dias Mendes, MD	Dr. Alanna Janine Albano	SR Fredy David Valero Hernandez
Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.9 (16 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	4 (2 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
29 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks Polish, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Mentor , OH	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN
Med School: Medical College Of Ohio	Med School: New Jersey Medical School	Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL campus	Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana - Bogota, Colombia
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University Hospitals Of Cleveland2000

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Medical College Of OhioGraduated in 1997

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