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Compassionate
Pediatric Care for
Growing Families
Trusted care for babies, children, and teens
from their first checkup through every stage.

Comprehensive Care
Well visits, sick visits, and ongoing care for every stage of childhood.
Vaccines & Prevention
Stay protected with recommended vaccines and preventive care.
Newborn to Teen
From newborn checkups to teen health, we’re here for your growing family.
Trusted & Local
Proudly serving families in Phoenix and surrounding communities.
Meet Our Providers
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Ronald I. Jones M.D.
Dr. Jones is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia College.
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Asma Jafri M.D.
Dr. Jafri is a Board Certified Pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Jessica L. Ruiz
DNP, RN, FNP-CJessica was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. After serving in the US Army, she moved to Arizona.
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Martha Lopez PA-C
Born in California but raised in Phoenix, she received her degree from Arizona State University.
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Ready to Schedule?
We’re here to keep your children
happy, healthy, and thriving.
Practice updates
Important announcements
Flu vaccines now available
Call our office today to schedule your child for their yearly flu vaccine.
RSV vaccines
Infants less than 8 months of age are eligible to receive a one-time dose of Beyfortis to help prevent severe RSV disease.
Environmental & food allergy testing
We are now offering testing in the office for environmental and food allergies. Call for an appointment today.
Why families choose us
Care designed around children and parents.
- Same-day appointments
- Sports physicals, well-checks, and immunizations
- Several doctors and nurse practitioners available
- 24-hour phone triage support
- Separate waiting rooms for sick and well children
- Most insurance plans accepted
About our providers
Experience, service, and a love for children
Dr. Ronald Jones M.D., P.C.
Dr. Jones is a native of Louisville, Kentucky. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota in 1975, majoring in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Psychology. He attended the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, graduating in 1979.
He completed Pediatric Specialty training through the Phoenix Hospitals Affiliated Pediatric Program at Good Samaritan Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Phoenix Indian Medical Center, and Maricopa Medical Center in 1982. He served in the U.S. Public Health Service for two years in a medically underserved area of Louisville and later practiced privately there for three years.
Board Certified in Pediatrics since 1987, Dr. Jones returned to Phoenix and practiced at Thomas-Davis Medical Center until 1997. After a two-year sabbatical caring for children in homeless shelters, he returned to private practice in 1999 and opened his own practice in 2003. Outside medicine, he is committed to family and church activities.
His favorite Bible verse is Psalms 127:3: “Lo, children are a heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is His reward.”
Dr. Asma Jafri M.D., P.C.
Dr. Asma Jafri is a Board Certified Pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She received her medical degree from Dow Medical College in Pakistan and was acknowledged for excellence in medical diagnosis. She completed one year of preliminary Internal Medicine at Maricopa Medical Center and a three-year pediatric residency at St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Dr. Jafri has been a private pediatrician in the Valley since 2003. Her medical interests include special-needs children, newborn care, child behavior, adolescent care, and asthma care. She has volunteered with Head Start and provided sports physicals for Pop Warner. She is married with three children and enjoys hiking, traveling, fine dining, reading, and family time.
Jessica Ruiz, DNP, RN, FNP-C
Jessica was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After serving in the U.S. Army, she moved to Texas and earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from South Texas College in 2004. She began her nursing career in telemetry at U.T. Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas before relocating to Arizona in 2006.
Jessica completed the RN-BSN program at Arizona State University in 2010, a Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner in 2014, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Grand Canyon University in 2022. She is board certified and has experience in pediatrics, telemetry, diabetes education, home health, and school nursing. She is married and has three children.
Martha Lopez, PA-C
Born in California and raised in Phoenix, Martha earned her Bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Northern Arizona University. She began her career in Pediatric Endocrinology and has experience with thyroid disease and diabetes care.
Martha enjoys working with the pediatric population. She is married, has one daughter, and enjoys family time, traveling, and hiking.


Payments & insurance
Flexible options and broad insurance participation
We provide flexible payment options and accept a diverse number of insurance plans.
Insurance
When we are contracted with your plan, we electronically bill it for services rendered. If we are not contracted, payment is due at the time of service.
Co-payments
All co-payments are due in full at the time service is rendered.
Coverage changes
Notify our office before your appointment if your insurance changes.
Balances
Balances caused by deductibles, co-insurance, or non-covered services are due in full.
Insurance cards
Bring your insurance card to every visit.
View accepted insurance plans
This list is subject to change. Contact your insurance plan to verify current participation.
- Aetna
- Ameriben
- United Healthcare Community Plan
- Arizona Benefit Options
- Assurant Health
- AZFMC
- Arizona Complete Health
- Bashas Benefit Trust
- Banner University
- Benefit Options
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Care First AHCCCS
- CBCA
- CHW
- Cigna
- City of Mesa
- CMDP
- Coventry Health
- Definity Health
- First Health
- Fortified-PPO
- Gilsbar
- Golden Rule
- Ambetter
- Health Care Connect
- Stewart Health Choice
- Healthnet
- Arizona Care Network
- Humana
- Lifewise
- Lumenos
- Mercy Care Plan
- Connected Care
- Mountain States Administrators
- Multi Plan
- Pacificare
- PHCS
- Bright Health
- Private Health Care Systems
- Schaller Anderson
- Triwest/Tricare
- United Health Care
- Zenith Administrators
- Banner Aetna
Well-child care
Recommended examination schedule
It is very important that you bring your child’s immunization record to each well visit.
View the CDC birth–18 immunization schedule →Patient forms
Prepare for your appointment
Download, print, and complete the appropriate forms before your first appointment. Bring your insurance card and your child’s shot record.
Temporary Medical Guardianship
Contact our office to request the current guardianship form and instructions.
Call for form →Medical Records Release
Records released to parents require a completed request and a $25 processing fee.
Start a request →FMLA Paperwork
Please contact the office before submitting FMLA paperwork. A $25 form fee applies.
Contact the office →Bring to every appointment
- Current insurance card
- Child’s immunization record
- Completed forms
- Medication list and pharmacy information
Frequently asked questions
Helpful answers for families
Where are you located?
Our mailing address is 961 N. McQueen Road, Chandler, Arizona 85225. We are located on the southeast corner of McQueen and Ray Road, directly behind a CVS pharmacy.
What are your office hours?
We are open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday. Our office is closed daily for lunch from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
How can I get a refill on my prescription?
Please contact your pharmacy first. Please allow two business days for processing.
Who do I talk to for medical advice after hours or on weekends?
Call our office and follow the directions on our automated system.
Can I always see the doctor I want?
When appointments are scheduled in advance, you can generally see the doctor of your choice. For a sick child, we will try to accommodate your preference. If that provider is unavailable, we will arrange care with an available provider so your child can be seen as quickly as possible.
Who can help me with billing or payment questions?
For billing questions, call our outside billing agency at 602-354-4682. Payments may be mailed to our office or made by phone.
Do you charge for medical records or FMLA forms?
Yes. There is a $25 fee for medical records released to parents and a $25 fee for all FMLA forms.
What should I know about Motrin and Tylenol dosages?
If your child is three months old or younger and has a fever, call our office. Do not alternate Tylenol and Motrin unless directed by a doctor or triage nurse, because these medications require careful observation and monitoring.
Recommended urgent care and emergency facilities
Banner Children’s at Banner Desert
1400 S. Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 412-5437
Phoenix Children’s Hospital
1919 E. Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 933-1900
Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
3555 S. Val Vista Drive, Gilbert, AZ 85297
(480) 728-7300
All Kids Urgent Care
1455 S. Stapley Drive, Ste. 1, Mesa, AZ
(480) 633-1111 · Daily 12–10 p.m.
PCH Urgent Care
5131 E. Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ 85206
(602) 933-0002 · Mon–Fri 5–11 p.m.; Sat–Sun 10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Family resources
Websites and tools we recommend
- CDC Global Vaccine Information
- The American Academy of Pediatrics official website
- Helpful information for children
- The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry official website
- CDC information regarding childhood vaccinations
- Information regarding children’s developmental health
- Arizona Early Childhood Development free development advice
- Information regarding children’s health
- Self-help books for kids with medical needs
- Poison Control
- Banner Poison Control Center
- Information on why you should vaccinate
- Breastfeeding information
- Car Seats: Information for Families
- Department of Health and Human Services
New MyPlate resources for families
Healthy children begin with healthy families. When families work together, they can establish healthier lifestyle choices for their children.
Explore MyPlate family resources ↗Kids’ Wellness Tracker
A free iPhone app designed to help parents organize, manage, and store their children’s health information, including vaccines, medicines, symptoms, growth, and dosing information.
Browse children’s health tools in the App Store ↗What parents say
Families feel at home here
“Dr. Jones is really an amazing doctor, and my experience with Dr. Jafri tells me she is awesome, too.”Jennifer W. · Yelp
“Immediately upon meeting Dr. Jones I felt at ease and completely relieved to know I found our pediatrician.”Cher T. · Yelp
“Drs. Jones and Jafri, and their staff, are all so friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable.”Google Review
“I love this doctor. He is great! They make you feel like family.”Google Review
Pediatrician near you
Pediatric care for Chandler and the East Valley
Our Chandler pediatric office welcomes families from across the East Valley for well-child visits, sick visits, immunizations, newborn care, sports physicals, and ongoing pediatric care from infancy through adolescence.
- Chandler, Arizona
- Gilbert, Arizona
- San Tan Valley, Arizona
- Mesa, Arizona
- Tempe, Arizona
- Queen Creek, Arizona
- Maricopa, Arizona
- Scottsdale, Arizona
Contact Ronald I. Jones Pediatrics
Questions, appointments, and office information
Call our office at (480) 222-8080 if you need an appointment, have questions, or are seeking medical advice.
Fax: (480) 222-3574
Business hours
Monday–Friday · 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Closed daily for lunch · 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday · Closed
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Visit our office
961 N. McQueen Road
Chandler, AZ 85225
Located on the southeast corner of McQueen and Ray Road, directly behind the CVS Pharmacy.
Get driving directions ↗
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