Riley Pediatric Hospitalists

Pediatrics • Bloomington, IN

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The page describes BLOOMINGTON HOSPITAL, INC as a small healthcare entity associated with IU Health Bloomington in Bloomington, Indiana. There is no specific mention of Riley Pediatric Hospitalists or 24/7 pediatric coverage at IU Health Bloomington on this page.

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Clinic Type

Pediatrics

Address

IU Health Bloomington Hospital, Bloomington, IN

Phone

1.888.484.3258

Email

ahinz1@IUHealth.org

Opening Hours

24/7 on-site care available

Website

https://iuhealth.org/thrive/riley-pediatric-hospitalists-provide-24-7-care-at-iu-health-bloomington

Services Offered

pediatric hospitalist services
24/7 on-site pediatric care
inpatient and outpatient pediatric care
access to Riley Hospital for Children specialists at IU Health Bloomington
neonatal/pediatric care for newborns not requiring NICU
treatment of gastroenterology issues, cellulitis, skin infections, urinary tract infections, and more

Team

Angela Dietrich, MD, Medical Director — Medical Director
August Boeglin, MD, Bloomington native; physician — Physician
Nikki Benich — Director of Clinical Operations

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Riley Children's Health (location-specific): 4.7 out of 5 stars (538 ratings)
Healthgrades (Dr. Jason Simmonds): 3.4 out of 5 stars (5 ratings)

Patients praise

providers described as kind, professional, and unrushed
nursing staff praised for advocacy, compassion, and going above and beyond
doctors noted for respectful and effective communication, especially with neurodivergent patients
convenient access to specialized pediatric expertise and 24/7 hospitalist care

Common complaints

reports of negative staff interactions regarding parents and patients
concerns about long wait times for appointments and in-room waiting
complaints about diagnostic accuracy and communication regarding treatment plans

"Dr. Lennington and staff are amazing... she is the ONLY doctor he will allow to examine him. She has a quiet, respectful way of speaking to him directly."

— Local online review

"Things that weren’t even asked of them, they went above and beyond to make me comfortable... this nurse sets the best example for every nurse around them."

— Patient nomination for DAISY Award (via LinkedIn)

"The biggest drawback is the RIDICULOUS wait times after checking in AND in the rooms. We been left waiting for 1 hour+ before seeing the doctor on more than a dozen occasions."

— Local online review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Riley Pediatric Hospitalists provide 24/7 care at IU Health Bloomington | IU Health — Aug 14, 2025
Riley Children’s Health now offering… | Riley Children's Health — Aug 5, 2025
Stay safe this Halloween with tips from Bloomington Riley Children’s Health pediatricians | WBIW — Oct 29, 2025

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.