Mom-Approved Pediatricians
Atlanta Parent readers nominated their favorite pediatricians and pediatric specialists in Atlanta.
Here are more in-depth profiles on highlighted pediatricians from our June issue. Plus, read about Atlanta Parent’s Mom-Approved Dentists, and OB/GYNs, Fertility Specialists and Midwives.
Featured Pediatricians
CentreSpringMD powered by hol+
Innovative holistic pediatric care delivered by Board Certified Pediatricians and Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. The team at CentreSpringMD addresses the challenges of pediatrics today by blending the importance of nutrition, gut health, environmental stressors, and toxins in the development of children.
Children’s Care Pediatrics in Atlanta is a trusted and compassionate medical home for infants, children, and adolescents. Their dedicated team—Dr. Jessica Norris, Dr. Katherine Wilson, and Avery Gregory, FNP—provides high-quality, family-centered care in a warm and welcoming environment.
The pediatricians and staff at Dunwoody Pediatrics take great pride in assisting you in raising healthy, happy children, from the first visit with your newborn to the visit before they head off to college. They love caring for your whole family as your children grow and move towards adulthood.
Intown Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine
Intown Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine was founded by Dr. Sells in 2006 to provide warm, friendly and excellent care for the growing population of in-town families. Since then, the practice has grown to three locations and each provides children and parents with a comfortable, friendly environment.
Mindful Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
Dr. Priya Thomas is a highly qualified and dedicated pediatrician with a strong commitment to providing compassionate care to children in her community. She is the founder of Mindful Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, where she is known for her compassionate, family-centered approach to care.
Dr. Whitney Fose created Peach Blossom Pediatrics to provide a better style of care for patients. Peach Blossom is a Direct Primary Care practice providing families with monthly membership options that include unlimited, unhurried well child-care, chronic illness management, acute care visits and 24/7 access to the pediatrician.
Pediatric Works is a premier concierge clinic where discerning families receive personalized, on-demand care. Dr. Kimberly Works and her skilled team specialize in delivering expert pediatric services directly to your home, office or virtually.
Wellstar Health System
Wellstar provides world-class, compassionate care for kids at every age and stage, from infants and children to teens and young adults. Whether it’s a medical concern big or small, their pediatric team has the expertise and experience to protect its littlest patients. That’s because, at Wellstar, caring for kids is more than a job. It’s a calling.
Pediatricians
Acharya, Vandita, MD
CentreSpringMD powered by hol+, Atlanta and Johns Creek
“Dr. Acharya provides a safe environment for every child that enters her exam room, and she takes the time to make sure parents get their questions answered.” Annie M.
Aldridge, Sarah, MD
Sandy Springs Pediatrics, Sandy Springs
Avery, Rashida, MD
“Dr. Avery and her office staff are great! We wouldn’t go anywhere else.” Jenny B.
Intown Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, Atlanta and Decatur
Babcock, Laura, DO
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four Atlanta locations
Basavaraju, Madhuri, MD
Kaiser Permanente Panola Medical Center, Lithonia
Bataille, Fredly, MD
Intown Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, Atlanta and Decatur
“Such an amazing pediatrician, engaging with my son through every age, and so patient with my many new-parent questions.” Danny S.
Berenson, Gloria Ana, MD
Dunwoody Pediatrics, Dunwoody and Alpharetta
Bhatia, Taz, MD
CentreSpringMD powered by hol+, Atlanta and Johns Creek
“Dr. Taz got to the root cause of my daughter’s health concerns by taking an integrated approach to her treatment.” Kate R.
Boekhaus, Melissa, MD
Wellstar Pediatric Adolescent Center, Smyrna
Dr. Boekhaus and her staff are extremely responsive. She takes genuine interest in my daughter’s concerns.” Alex P.
Braucher, Charles L., Jr., MD
Piedmont Physicians at Resource Medical, Athens
Brown, Lauren, MD
Peachtree Park Pediatrics, Atlanta
Bufe, Ashley, MD
Children’s Medical Group, Decatur
Burnham, Brian D., MD
Roswell Pediatric Center, Alpharetta and Cumming
Cabrera, Greg, MD
North Point Pediatrics, Alpharetta
Cantrell, Clark, MD
Summit Pediatrics, Marietta
Cawley, Annalise, MD
AGC Pediatrics, Cartersville
Chegireddy, Nina, MD
Intown Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, Atlanta and Decatur
“Their office locations are super convenient and the staff can always fit you in for an appointment.” Julie N.
Chin, Nicola, MD
Morehouse Healthcare, Atlanta
Chugani, Reshma R., MD
Atlanta Children’s Clinical Center, Atlanta
Colden, Caroline, MD
Tanner Health, Villa Rica
Combes Osacar, Ana, MD
Wellstar Kennestone Pediatric Associates, Marietta
“We won’t take our daughter to see anyone but Dr. Osacar and her staff. They are top-notch!” Penny P.
Darby, Scott, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four Atlanta locations
Davis, Jenna S., MD
Valentine Pediatric Group, Decatur
Denney, Emily, MD
Tanner Health, Carrolton
Doyle, Jessica, MD
Oakhurst Pediatrics, Decatur
Eaton, Melissa G., MD
Roswell Pediatric Center, Alpharetta and Cumming
Faroqui, Mahnaz, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four Atlanta locations
Ference, Megan, MD
Atlanta Children’s Clinical Center, Atlanta
Fose, Whitney, MD
Peach Blossom Pediatrics, Woodstock
“Dr. Whitney always has the time for my child! She takes her time at our appointments and I know if I needed to contact her directly in case of emergency at any time, I can.” Jordan B.
Gfroerer, Terrence, MD
Dunwoody Pediatrics, Dunwoody and Alpharetta
“Dr. Gfroerer is very sweet and gentle with our daughter. He takes the time to explain things to us and has great bedside manners.” Mimi N.
Gilman, Rachel, DO
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four Atlanta locations
Hammid, Saad, MD
Greater Atlanta Pediatrics, Stone Mountain
Harden, Torey, MD
Cosmic Pediatrics, Newnan
Hlobik, Andrea, MD
The Pediatric Place, Alpharetta
Ho, Laurette, MD
Sandy Plains Healthcare, Marietta
Homer, Ronald A., MD
Dekalb Pediatric Associates, Tucker
Hughes, Samuel, MD
Dunwoody Pediatrics, Dunwoody and Alpharetta
Jackson, Vanna, MD
Sandy Springs Pediatrics, Atlanta
Jacobsen, Sara, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four Atlanta locations
John, Betsy, MD
Children’s Wellness Center, Atlanta
Johnson, Wes, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four Atlanta locations
Johnson, Yolanda, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four Atlanta locations
Kelly, Linda, MD
Dunwoody Pediatrics, Dunwoody and Alpharetta
“She is an exceptional Doctor! Dr. Kelly greets you with a smiling face and makes any visit a breeze.” Brittany C.
King, David M., MD
Children’s Medical Group, Atlanta
Kubagawa, Homare, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four Atlanta locations
Lavania, Hiral, MD
One Family Pediatrics, Cumming
Metzig, Natalie, MD
Northside Pediatrics, Sandy Springs and Woodstock
Miller, Rogena, MD
Wellstar Smyrna Primary Care Center, Smyrna
“Through every stage of their childhood, my kids have received top notch care from Dr. Miller. She makes us feel like family!” Sherri H.
Molock, Suzanne, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four Atlanta locations
Muller-Dale, Stephanie, MD
North Point Pediatrics, Alpharetta
Norris, Jessica E., MD
Children’s Care Pediatrics, Atlanta
“Atlanta families are incredibly lucky to have such a compassionate and dedicated doctor in their corner.” Estrella M.
Odusina, Bolaji, MD
Suwanee Pediatrics, Lawrenceville
Philip, Tiji M., MD
Northside Pediatrics, Sandy Springs and Woodstock
Quisling, Yvette, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four Atlanta locations
Reisman, A. Gerald, MD
Dunwoody Pediatrics, Dunwoody and Alpharetta
“His pediatric care is very knowledgable, and the whole practice is very friendly and accommodating.” – Betty S.
Robbins, Regina, MD
Wellstar KenMar Pediatrics, Kennesaw
“Dr. Robbins is extremely attentive & knowledgeable. She listens! Her staff is awesome.” Taryn C.
Roberts, Lisa, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four Atlanta locations
Roberts, Nikki, MD
Cobb Pediatrics, Marietta
Robertson, Sarah, MD
Sandy Springs Pediatrics, Sandy Springs
Sells, Deneta H., MD
Intown Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, Atlanta and Decatur
“We love the convenient location and the friendly staff.” Jan W.
Shepard, Alejandro, MD
Intown Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, Atlanta and Decatur
We’ve been seeing Dr. Shepard since my daughter was little. We woudn’t go anywhere else!” Becky B.
Sherwinter, Julius, MD
Dunwoody Pediatrics, Dunwoody and Alpharetta
Shirazi, Kathy, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four Atlanta locations
Shore, Steven L., MD
Sandy Springs Pediatrics, Sandy Springs
Silverman, Howard W., MD
Roswell Pediatric Center, Alpharetta and Cumming
Smiley, Susan, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four Atlanta locations
Smith, Shayna, MD
Flourish Pediatrics, Sandy Springs
Spandorfer, Pip, MD
Focus Pediatrics, Atlanta
Steele, Sharon, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four Atlanta locations
Stickney, George, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four Atlanta locations
Stolle, Ashley, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four Atlanta locations
Strauss, Peter, MD
Kennesaw Pediatrics, Kennesaw
Sudhi, Sushma, MD
Tanner Health, Carrolton
Taylor, Jennifer L., MD
Roswell Pediatric Center, Alpharetta and Cumming
Thomas, Priya, MD
Mindful Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Johns Creek
“She takes her time at every appointment, never rushing through. The wait time is very low and the staff is always friendly.” Paige L.
Thomas, Nadine, MD
Wellstar North Cobb Pediatrics, Kennesaw
“Dr Thomas was friendly and engaging with my child, this eased all anxiety and made the visit relaxed.” Dani T.
Torres, Alejandro, MD
Dunwoody Pediatrics, Dunwoody and Alpharetta
“Dr. Torres has built a great relationship with our kids. They love going to see him.” Peter A.
Viswanadham, Madhuri, MD
Dare2Care Pediatrics, Alpharetta
Washington, Keyana, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four Atlanta locations
Wells-Jarrett, Estonna, MD
Sandy Springs Pediatrics, Atlanta
Widjaja, Courtney, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four Atlanta locations
Wilburn, Kelly, MD
Dunwoody Pediatrics, Dunwoody and Alpharetta
“Their office is always clean and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. We love this practice!” Janet C.
Wilson, Katherine M., MD
Children’s Care Pediatrics, Atlanta
“Dr. Wilson is a great pediatrician; the staff has a genuine love for children and their health. They work hard to always be available to their patients. ” Tamarre P.
Wilson, Brittany, MD
Lighthouse Pediatrics, Atlanta
Works, Kimberly, MD
Pediatric Works, Atlanta
“She’s extremely hands on, comes to your home, office, etc. and makes sure your child is taken care of no matter the hour..” Amanda H.
Pediatric Specialists
Blumenthal, Jeffrey, MD
GI Care for Kids, Atlanta and Alpharetta
Manley, Suzy, MD
Pediatrix Neonatology of Georgia, Villa Rica
Manos, Cynthia K., MD
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Children’s Physician Group—Rheumatology, Atlanta
Nguyen, Mandy, MD
Pediatrix Neonatology of Georgia, Villa Rica
Oswald, Timothy, MD
Wellstar Pediatric Orthopedics, Atlanta
“Dr. Oswald very quickly diagnosed my daughter. The staff was so caring during the casting process- we had a great experience!” Jean S.
Sidhu, Reet, MD
Inspire Pediatric Neurology, Atlanta
