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These providers work together to achieve patient-centered care, using proven best practices to offer better care to you and your family.
Facilities & Clinics
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Address701 E. Parkcenter Blvd. Boise, ID 83706HoursMon - Fri: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Phone(208) 381-6500Fax(208) 381-6508
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About Elsa J. Kracke
Biography
Elsa Kracke, MD has professional interests in promoting infant and childhood nutrition and active lifestyles. She promotes therapies and nutrition/physical activities over medication whenever possible.
Dr. Kracke is a current board member for the Idaho Immunization Coalition and a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Prior to medical school, Dr. Kracke earned a bachelor's degree in nutritional science at Iowa State University. In her free time, Dr. Kracke enjoys hiking with her husband and dog, biking, skiing, camping, yoga, and spending time with her family.
Favorite Children's Books:
- Tails, by Matthew Van Fleet
- Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling
- any books with a Newbery Medal, Caldecott Award, or Coretta Scott King Award
Favorite Parenting Books:
- The Care and Keeping of You: the Body Book for Younger Girls, by Valoire Schaefer
- Two Peds in a Pod, a website by Dr. Julie Kardos and Dr. Naline Lai
- How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk, by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
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Medical School
University of Missouri - Columbia -
Residency
Phoenix Children''s Hospital -
Board Certification
Pediatrics
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Gender
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Languages Spoken
English
Make an appointment
St. Luke's Children's Pediatrics: Boise, E Parkcenter Blvd.
Call us to make an appointment.
(208) 381-6500
Office Hours
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Vaccine Notice from St. Luke's Children'sAll St. Luke’s general pediatric providers strongly recommend patients follow the AAP and CDC childhood vaccine schedule. Vaccinating your child is one of your best tools to protect their health.
While we do not require vaccines to be a patient in our clinics, your provider will discuss the importance of vaccines at every well check-up. We are happy to answer questions and want you to feel confident in the healthcare decisions you make for your child. -
Recommended Vaccine SchedulePlease review the recommended childhood immunization schedule provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics: