General Practitioners

• Pediatric Care
  In 1989. He received his medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and completed his residency in pediatrics at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. He also served as co-Chief Resident there. He practiced in Lenoir for about a year before moving to Hickory. He is board-certified in pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He is married to Nobia, one of the nurses, at
• Primary Care
  The ChildHealth Center, PA, has adopted an Advanced Care Team model, in which team members support the Primary Care Provider (PCP) in order to provide patient centered medical care.
• Ear Infections
  Problem: Presenting with new problems or asking detailed questions not related to the original intention of the office visit. An example is asking about behavioral or sleep issues at an ear infection recheck visit.
• Emergency Care
  The calling service is for after-hour non-life threatening medical emergencies only. If you have a potential life-threatening medical emergency, call 911 or go directly to the Emergency Room.
• Immunizations
  The immunizations for the 5 year visit, can be given at the 4 year visit. This often makes it easier on the child because the 4 year old is not nearly as afraid of shots as the 5 year old.

Neurologists

• Autism
  Offers parents information on various disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, mental retardation, vision loss, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Psychiatrists

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  Most ADHD medications are considered "controlled substances" by the FDA, and we must abide by federal law when we prescribe these medications. We are now able to electronically prescribe these medications to the pharmacy. It is your responsibility to keep track of the number of pills your child has left. We require at least one full working day to process the refill request, so be sure to call with your request several days before you run out of medication. We will electronically prescribe the medication to your chosen pharmacy.
• Mental Health
  This Notice of Privacy Practices describes how we may use and disclose your protected health information to carry out treatment, payment or health care operations and for other purposes that are permitted or required by law. It also describes your rights to access and control your protected health information. “Protected health information” is information about you, including demographic information, that may identify you and that relates to your past, present or future physical or mental health
• Behavioral Health
  The ChildHealth Center, PA, has co-management agreements in place to provide optimal health care for our patients. These agreements provide a framework for better communication and safe transitions of care.

Dermatologists

• Acne Treatment