Top Pediatricians in Atlanta, GA
Nothing I have ever encountered strikes fear into my heart like an injured or sick child. I am reasonably sure that all other parents out there feel the same way. I am sure you don’t want to just trust any doctor in Atlanta, GA with your children. You also likely are not willing to go through any trial and error with one of your own children as you would be willing to go through to find your own doctor.
A pediatrician is going to have to click with you and gain your trust before they see your child and I feel exactly the same way. Unlike many of our service listings, you do not want to wait to find a pediatrician until an emergency strikes. You want to have them on speed dial long before that. So now is the perfect time to use our Atlanta, GA are list of top recommended pediatricians and start interviewing them. Find the one who you would trust with your children. Don’t forget that people change over time and that can apply to not only your doctors but also your pediatricians. If any of our Atlanta, GA doctors have declined in their performance, please let us know! It is vital that we keep the below list updated with only the doctors that will care for your children as if they were their own. It is also a great idea to establish a pediatrician for short term work conditions even if they last less than a year. So if you will be stationed somewhere else, start researching area pediatricians now so you are as prepared as possible.
Dr. Natalie Metzig
Sandy Springs, GA
Dr. Natalie 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. She is originally from the Atlanta area and has always considered Georgia home.
Allison Koenig, MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Allison Koenig, a board certified pediatrician, was born at Piedmont Hospital and grew up in Atlanta. After attending The Westminster Schools, she went to college at Harvard University where she received a degree in Biology. She earned her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University and stayed in Baltimore at Johns Hopkins for her pediatric residency. Dr. Koenig completed residency in 2001 and joined Piedmont Pediatrics in September, 2002. She currently serves as a member of the CHOA Community Physician’s Advisory Council and as a board member of Kate’s Club. She also participates in international medical mission trips each year.
Dr. Richard Weil
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Richard Weil earned his medical degree from Georgetown University and then proceeded to completing his pediatric residency at the Emory Affiliated Hospitals. He is also on the Board of the 1998 Society of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
Dr. Robert Wiskind
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Robert Wiskind’s involvement in Pediatrics outside the office began with work on breastfeeding promotion. After completing his Pediatrics training at Emory, Dr. Wiskind joined Peachtree Park Pediatrics and recently celebrated his 20 year anniversary there.
Deneta H. Sells, MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Deneta Sells received her medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in and she opened Intown Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine in 2006. She currently participates in the Section on Early Childhood Education & Childcare as well as the Section on Complementary, Holistic & Integrative Medicine.
Dr. Nicole Ellerine
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Nicole Ellerine’s approach emphasizes on preventative healthcare and on stressing a healthy lifestyle including nutrition and exercise. She attended Medical School in South Africa and then completed a year of residency at Baragwanath Hospital.
Fredly Bataille, MD, FAAP
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Bataille strives to be an easily approachable, communicative Pediatrician dedicated to providing comprehensive and informative care of the whole patient. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Sally J. Marcus
Sandy Springs, GA
Dr. Marcus, a board certified pediatrician, was in private practice in the Marietta area for ten years before joining Northside Pediatrics in 1996. She attended medical school at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine, Duke University for Pediatric Internship and Emory University for Pediatric Residency. Dr. Marcus is Medical Director of Kids Health First, an organization of over 35 pediatric practices in the Atlanta area and serves on the Quality and Utilization Management Committee. She has been active in various committees at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Sandy Springs Christian Church as well as her children’s school and Girl Scouts. Dr. Marcus’s special interests include breast-feeding, early child development, preventive medicine and asthma.
Dr. Jeffrey C. Hopkins
Sandy Springs, GA
Dr. Jeffrey C. Hopkins, a board certified pediatrician, completed his pediatric residency at Emory University in Atlanta, where he also earned his undergraduate degree. He earned his medical degree at The Chicago Medical School in North Chicago, IL. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and has served as a clinical instructor of pediatrics for Emory University. Dr. Hopkins serves as a board member of Kids Health First, a pediatric practice alliance that helps serve children all over Atlanta. He also serves as a board member in the joint venture that connects general pediatricians with pediatric specialists throughout Atlanta. In addition, Dr. Hopkins continues to serve as a board member of the Davis Academy. His areas of special interest include early childhood development, asthma, and infectious diseases.
Steven Elliott, MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Steven Elliott, a board certified pediatrician, attended Ohio University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He then went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and then received his pediatric training at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. After residency he continued at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital as a staff physician in the Emergency Room and then in private practice in the Cincinnati area. Dr. Elliott joined Piedmont Pediatrics in May 2008. He routinely serves in under-served communities in Haiti.
Not find what your looking for? Try one of these other cities. Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Macon, Savannah.