Atlanta Parent readers nominated their favorite pediatricians in Atlanta.

Here are more in-depth profiles on highlighted pediatricians from our June issue. Plus, read about Atlanta Parent’s Mom-Approved Specialists, Dentists, and OB/GYNs, Fertility Specialists and Midwives.

Featured Pediatricians

CentreSpringMD

Dr. Taz and her team provide 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.

Dunwoody Pediatrics

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. With a combined experience of more than 100 years in pediatrics, their professionals extend the greatest caliber of care for you and your children.

Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

Gwinnett Pediatrics includes 18 board-certified pediatricians at four locations in the oldest established practice in Gwinnett County. Each pediatrician provides traditional, conservative health care in agreement with recommendations and guidelines offered by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

InTown Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, PC

Intown Pediatrics provides excellent care for children in a comfortable, friendly environment. Their 13 pediatric clinicians are committed to partnering with families to foster the healthy growth and development of their children, while striving to be easily approachable and communicative. The entire staff is dedicated to providing comprehensive and informative care for each patient.

North Point Pediatrics

The pediatricians and providers at North Point Pediatrics (NPP) are committed to providing exceptional pediatric medical care in a warm, loving environment. Dr. Greg Cabrera founded NPP in 1998; he and the practice have won numerous awards including: The Best of North Atlanta “Best Pediatrician” (2021, 2022), Best of My Alpharetta “Best Pediatrician” (2022, 2023).

Northside Pediatrics

Dr. Natalie M. Metzig, a board-certified pediatrician, graduated summa cum laude from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee. She then attended the Medical College of Wisconsin and subsequently completed her pediatric residency at Emory University in June 2014. Dr. Metzig is originally from the Atlanta area, and she has always considered Georgia home.

Norwood Pediatrics

As a pediatric provider, Dr. E. Dorsey Norwood believes that raising a child is a rewarding — as well as a challenging — experience for a parent. From well care to sick visits, Norwood Pediatrics offers a full range of pediatric services for children from newborns to young adults, and serves patients in metro Atlanta and surrounding counties.

One Family Pediatrics

Dr. Lavania and her staff are dedicated to providing accessible, individualized healthcare to children and adolescents and empowering parents with knowledge about their child’s well-being. Along with being a Patient Centered Medical Home, the practice provides in-house mental health and lactation support for patient accessibility.

Pediatricians

Acharya, Vandita, MD
CentreSpringMD, Atlanta and Johns Creek

Adamkiewicz, Thomas, MD
Perimeter Pediatrics Clinic, Atlanta

Akinsola, Adebayo, MD
Baybol Pediatrics, Chamblee and Lawrenceville

Aldridge, Sarah, MD
Sandy Springs Pediatrics, Sandy Springs

Avery, Rashida, MD
Intown Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, PC, Atlanta and Decatur
“We love seeing Dr. Avery! She and her staff are always friendly and thorough.” -Liz B.

Babcock, Laura, DO
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four metro Atlanta locations
“Dr. Babcock goes above and beyond in meeting her patients’ needs.” -Sheri L.

Bataille, Fredly, MD
Intown Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, PC, Atlanta and Decatur
“My son has been seeing ‘Dr. B’ for 6 years and absolutely loves him. Dr. B has always talked to my son – he knows he’s the patient and likes (my words not his) being heard and not being overlooked.” -Candice W.

Benaroch, Roy, MD
Pediatric Physicians, PC, Roswell and Alpharetta

Benza, Natalia, MD
Healthy Kids R Us Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Dunwoody

Berenson, Gloria Ana, MD
Dunwoody Pediatrics, Dunwoody and Alpharetta
“Dr. Berenson provides outstanding patient care. We have been with her for over 10 years and she is excellent with our Additional Needs son.” -Carli W.

Bien, Elizabeth R., MD
Pediatric Physicians, PC, Roswell and Alpharetta

Blackington, M. Rebecca, MD
Roswell Pediatric Center, PC, Alpharetta and Cumming

Bowman, Catherine, MD
Roswell Pediatric Center, PC, Alpharetta and Cumming

Brown, Lauren Vergouven, MD
Peachtree Park Pediatrics, Atlanta

Brutus-Darius, Jessie, MD
Healthy Kids R Us Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Dunwoody

Burnham, Brian D., MD
Roswell Pediatric Center, PC, Alpharetta and Cumming

Burnham, Robert D., MD
Roswell Pediatric Center, PC, Alpharetta and Cumming

Cabrera, Greg, MD
North Point Pediatrics, Alpharetta
“Dr. Cabrera is cool, kind, funny, knowledgeable and a fantastic pediatrician. Appointments with him never feel rushed and I leave each time knowing my kids have received excellent care.” -Kelly Z.

Chheda, Shefali, MD
Harmony Pediatrics, Alpharetta

Clements, Rebecca B., MD
Preston Ridge Pediatrics, Alpharetta
“Dr Clements is amazing with newborns. She LOVES them! She’s also incredibly good with ADHD and she really takes time to answer any questions that we may have.” -David T.

Cline-Egri, Zachary, MD
Pediatric Physicians, PC, Roswell and Alpharetta

Colquhoun, Cynthia, MD
Wellstar Pediatric and Adolescent Center, Smyrna
“Dr. Colquhoun is caring, friendly, honest and relatable.” -Liselle T.

Cooper, Jeff, MD
Cooper Pediatrics, Duluth

Corral, Jessica, MD
The Pediatric Center of Stone Mountain Stone Mountain

Darby, Scott, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four metro Atlanta locations
“Dr. Darby is so devoted to his patients. He takes time to listen and takes such good care of everyone he sees.” -Selma M.

Dickerson, Jill, MD
Vibrant Kids Pediatrics, Newnan

Drake-Forte, Gabraella, MD
Tender Care Pediatrics Inc,, Alpharetta

Eaton, Melissa G., MD
Roswell Pediatric Center, PC, Alpharetta and Cumming

Elliott, Steven, MD
Piedmont Pediatrics, Atlanta

Faroqui, Mahnaz, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four metro Atlanta locations
“Dr. Faroqui is so patient and great with my special needs child.” -Shelby H.

Fatema, Tayaba, MD
United Pediatrics, Lawrencevile

Garrett, Tolly W., MD
North Point Pediatrics, Alpharetta
“The hours and location are very close to us and we are always able to be seen same day if the kids get sick.” -Danielle C.

Gfroerer, Terrence, MD
Dunwoody Pediatrics, Dunwoody and Alpharetta
“Dunwoody Pediatrics is very kid-friendly. Thank you Dr. Gfroerer and staff for providing excellent and above par service every time we visit.” -Laura F.

Gillman, Rachel, DO
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four metro Atlanta locations
“Dr. Gillman listens to every concern and has a great bedside manner.” -Jeanne H.

Gotlieb, Edward M., MD
The Pediatric Center of Stone Mountain, Stone Mountain

Guthrie, Bridgette D., MD
Roswell Pediatric Center, PC, Alpharetta and Cumming

Hill, Andrea, MD
Monroe Pediatrics, Monroe, GA

Homer, Ronald A., MD
Dekalb Pediatric Associates, PC, Tucker

Jacobsen, Sara, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four metro Atlanta locations
“Dr. Jacobsen takes all my concerns seriously, and she makes me feel like I’m doing a good job as a mom. We have never struggled to get an appointment and the location is very easy to get to.” -Adrienne H.

Johnson, Wes, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four metro Atlanta locations
“Dr. Wes talks to my son in a way that included him in his care. He goes above and beyond and I’m so thankful to find a doctor like him for my kids!” -Jessica M.

Johnson, Yolanda, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four metro Atlanta locations
“Dr. Johnson is truly amazing! She always answers questions and she provides great recommendations. She takes her time, and she has a warm gentle heart that makes us feel like we are her only patient.” -Nikki D.

Josephson, Douglas S., MD
Roswell Pediatric Center, PC, Alpharetta and Cumming

Judah, Lauren, MD
West Atlanta Pediatrics, Lithia Springs and Dallas

Kelly, Linda S., MD
Dunwoody Pediatrics, Dunwoody and Alpharetta
“Dr. Kelly greets you with a smiling face and makes any visit a breeze.” -Brittany C.

King, David M., MD
Children’s Medical GroupAtlanta

Klopman, Andrea F., MD
Roswell Pediatric Center, PC, Alpharetta and Cumming

Kubagawa, Homare, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four metro Atlanta locations
“Dr K. engages with the patients, not just with the parents. Very thorough, always willing to answer questions and explain. I trust him with the care of both of my children.” -Ursula A.

Landis, Evan N., MD
Roswell Pediatric Center, PC, Alpharetta and Cumming

Lavania, Hiral, MD
One Family Pediatrics, Cumming
“Love this practice.  The entire staff is friendly, and Dr. Lavania really takes her time answering any of my questions or concerns.  The office does their best to get me in quickly.” -Terri G.

Metzig, Natalie M., MD
Northside Pediatrics, Sandy Springs and Woodstock
“She’s incredible with my girls! She is just the nicest and most genuine doctor and always has the best listening ear!” Brittany W.

Miller,Robyn, MD
Snellville Pediatrics, Snellville

Molock, Suzanne, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four metro Atlanta locations
“Dr. Molock has been such a blessing to our family. No matter if our girls were sick or just in the office for a well check, she’s listened patiently and been so engaging with our girls.” -Gita T.

Mordi, Emmanuel E., MD
Delta Pediatrics, Buford

Muller-Dale, Stephanie, MD
North Point Pediatrics, Alpharetta
“She is so caring with my kids and remembers their medical history when she sees them in the office.” -Olivia J.

Nally, Meg Mackin, MD
North Atlanta Pediatric Associates, Atlanta

Norwood, Dorsey, MD
Norwood Pediatrics, Atlanta
“Dr. Norwood is above the rest! She genuinely loves her patients and takes time during each and every visit. We would drive anywhere just to make sure she’s our child’s pediatrician.” -Kathy W.

Pleasant, Shyronda, MD
Pleasant Peds Care of Conyers, Conyers

Quisling, Yvette, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four metro Atlanta locations
“Dr. Quisling goes above and beyond to make sure that my kids receive the care that they need. They love visiting her and I feel so lucky to have her as their pediatrician.” -Lisa T.

Ransom, Lindsey, MD
West Atlanta Pediatrics, Lithia Springs and Dallas

Reisman, A. Gerald, MD
Dunwoody Pediatrics, Dunwoody and Alpharetta
“Dr. Reisman always listens to your questions and he’s very patient. We’ve been with him 15 years!” -Melanie C.

Roberts, Lisa, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four metro Atlanta locations
“I love this facility as a whole and the doctors are amazing. I love how attentive and patient Dr Roberts is. ” -Ashley L.

Roberts, Nikki, MD
Cobb Pediatrics, Marietta

Salandy, Shelly-Ann, MD
Children’s Medical Associates, Hiram

Salzburg, Edward S., MD
Roswell Pediatric Center, PC, Alpharetta and Cumming

Sellers-Scott, Adrene M., MD
Kaiser Permanente Henry Towne Centre, McDonough

Sells, Deneta, MD
Intown Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, PC, Atlanta and Decatur
“She is caring, family oriented, and very professional.” -Sandria R.

Shah, Shalini M., MD
Village Pediatrics at Vickery, Cumming

Shelton, Melinda, MD
DeKalb Pediatric Center, Decatur

Shepard, Alejandro, MD
Intown Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine, PC, Atlanta and Decatur
“Dr. Shepard always listens to our concerns and addresses them.” -Liz W.

Shirazi, Kathy, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four metro Atlanta locations
“She is just so kind and smart and caring.” Melissa D.

Silverman, Howard W., MD
Roswell Pediatric Center, PC, Alpharetta and Cumming

Smiley, Susan, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four metro Atlanta locations
“Dr Smiley is kind, she listens, and most importantly, she loves her patients. With excellent patient care and attentive to detail, going to the doctor is not dreaded in our household.”  -Ashley T.

Smith, Shayna, MD
Flourish Pediatrics, Sandy Springs

Stebbins, Stanton, MD
Pediatric Physicians, PC, Roswell and Alpharetta

Steele, Sharon, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four metro Atlanta locations
“Dr. Steele  is caring, compassionate and extremely thorough! I would highly recommend Dr Steele, and would never take my children anywhere else.” -Mariann M.

Stickney, George, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four metro Atlanta locations
“Dr. Stickney always has a smile on his face is so patient and personable. My boys are big fans of his and he is always so prepared to answer any and all questions I may have.” -K. Luna

Stolle, Ashley, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four metro Atlanta locations
“Dr. Stolle has the best bedside manner. She is an excellent pediatrician who takes care to look at the details and follow up with her patients.” -Kate O.

Tolkan, Judith R., MD
Roswell Pediatric Center, PC, Alpharetta and Cumming

Torres, Alejandro, MD
Dunwoody Pediatrics, Dunwoody and Alpharetta
“Dr Torres takes the time to go over the details with you. You never feel rushed and he is a great listener.” -Samantha S.

Vigil, J. Vincent, MD
Children’s Medicine, PC, Lawrenceville and Suwanee

Washington, Keyana, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four metro Atlanta locations
“Dr. Washington is so patient! You never ever feel rushed or misunderstood. Her care and professionalism comes through crystal clear.” -Erin I.

Wells-Jarrett, Estonna, MD
Sandy Springs Pediatrics, Sandy Springs

Widjaja, Courtney, MD
Gwinnett Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, four metro Atlanta locations
“Love all the doctors here! Gwinnett Pediatrics has online scheduling which is very convenient and the nurses are always friendly.” -Tiffany H.

Wilburn, Kelly, MD
Dunwoody Pediatrics, Dunwoody and Alpharetta
“She is very caring and attentive with my special needs daughter. They have two locations in case I need to see them same day.” -Natasha N.

Wilkov, Jane, MD
DeKalb Pediatric Center, Decatur

Williams, Christian, MD
Wellstar KenMar Pediatrics, Acworth
“He always has a positive attitude. We just always feel like we are getting the best care for our boy.” -Noemi H.

Young, Earl, MD
West Atlanta Pediatrics, Lithia Springs

Youngblood, Elaine, MD
Kids First Pediatrics, Stockbridge