Top Pediatricians in Georgia
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 Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia 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.
Jeffrey Blumenthal, M.D.
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Blumenthal is board certified in pediatrics and pediatric gastroenterology. He is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition.
Dr. Christopher J. Cawley
Macon, GA
Dr. Chris Cawley joined Primary Pediatrics in July 2008. He received his bachelors degree from Georgia College and State University in 1997 and graduated from the Mercer University School of Medicine in 2005. He completed residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in 2008.
Emmett R. Berry, MD
Macon, GA
Dr. Emmett R. Berry graduated from the Medical College of Georgia and he currently has 25 years of experience caring for children and educating their parents. He is well-known for being able to provide compassionate care and being capable of listening to parents and children.
Jennifer R. Evangelist, MD, FAAP
Columbus, GA
Dr. Jennifer R. Evangelist is a Board Certified Diplomat of The American Academy of Pediatrics and serves on the Pediatric Faculty at Doctors Hospital and Medical Center as well. She completed her Medical Doctorate from Mercer University in Macon, Georgia.
Dr. Larry Smith
Athens, GA
Dr. Larry Smith is board certified in both Pediatrics and Allergy/Immunology. He completed his residency in Pediatrics at Lloyd Noland Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Following residency, Dr. Smith served as the Chief of Pediatrics at the US Naval Hospital in Cherry Point, North Carolina, and later served the Brunswick, Georgia community in private practice for thirty years. Dr. Smith has contributed to the advancement of medicine through several publications, as well as clinical research projects.
Dr. Gene Cannady
Evans, GA
Dr. Gene Cannady graduated from the Medical College of Georgia with a specialty in Pediatrics and is currently in practice at Pediatric Partners. He completed his residency at Children’s Hospital in California and is Board Certified in Pediatrics as well.
Angela Barroso, MD, FAAP
Macon, GA
Dr. Barroso is a board certified pediatrician and the sole pediatric physician at Pediatric Specialty Care of Macon. After graduating Cum Laude from Christian Brothers University in 1990, she attended Mercer University School of Medicine, where she graduated in 1994. She completed her residency training at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and the Medical Center of Central Georgia to complete her training. She began practicing pediatrics in Macon in 1997. Dr. Barroso is a member of the National and Georgia Chapters of the American Academy of Pediatrics, as well as the Medical Association of Georgia and the Bibb Country Medical Society. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Susan Daly, M.D.
Pooler, GA
Dr. Susan Daly received her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and her pediatric residency at Emory University. She joined Savannah Pediatrics in 1997 and is currently a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics as well.
Dr. Jason L. Smith
Macon, GA
Dr. Jason Smith joined Primary Pediatrics in July 2004. He received his bachelor’s degree from Mercer University in 1995 and his masters from Georgia College and State University in 1997. He graduated from the Mercer University School of Medicine in 2001. Dr. Smith completed his residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia in 2004.
Dr. Melissa Behm
Savannah, GA
Dr. Behm has a Georgia medical license and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Her professional affiliations include: American Academy of Pediatrics (Fellow) and American College of Pediatricians. Her certifications include: Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation.