Children's Adamsville Pediatrics: Opening June 1, 2026
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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Hughes Spalding Hospital is excited to announce we are opening a new pediatric primary care practice in Southwest Atlanta on June 1, 2026. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Adamsville Pediatrics will serve as an extension of Children’s Hughes Spalding Primary Care Clinic, allowing us to expand access to our pediatric primary care services.
Children’s Adamsville Pediatrics will also provide a medical home for children previously cared for by the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile, which will be discontinued effective May 1.
Children’s Adamsville Pediatrics will be dedicated to caring for kids from birth to age 21. From routine immunizations for school to treating the common cold and flu to helping manage chronic conditions, we will offer families continuous, coordinated care that addresses the physical, mental and development needs of children in one trusted setting.
Our pediatric practice will be located in the Adamsville neighborhood. Construction is currently underway.
Hours of operation (starting June 1, 2026)
- Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday and Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: closed
MyChart
MyChart is our online patient portal designed to help you streamline your child’s care. With MyChart, you can securely connect with your child’s healthcare team and access much of their medical information 24 hours a day using your computer, smartphone or tablet.
MyChart allows you to:
- Pay your bill online
- Electronically communicate with your child’s doctor
- Complete forms online before your child’s appointment
- Access test results within days
- Request prescription refills
Beginning June 1, 2026, Children’s Adamsville Pediatrics will offer a wide range of pediatric primary care services. Our team will care for your child’s medical, emotional and developmental needs through:
Well-child checkups are recommended for all children and teens. During a well-child checkup, your child will receive a physical exam, as well as any immunizations needed.
Well-child checkup schedule
We recommend scheduling your child’s health checks according to the schedule below:
We will do our best to offer same-day appointments for sick visits for common illnesses or minor injuries, such as:
- Colds
- Cough
- Earaches and ear infections
- Flu
- Skin and scalp rashes
- Sore throat
- Stomachaches and vomiting
- Minor injuries
Newborn visits
If you are expecting a new baby after June 1, 2026, and would like Children’s Adamsville Pediatrics to serve as your pediatric primary care office, please contact us once your baby is born. We will schedule a newborn visit with one of our providers to examine your baby. We like to see newborns for their first visit within one to two days of birth.
Pre-participation evaluations and other school, camp and sports physical forms are completed by one of our providers at the time of your child’s appointment. Please allow enough time to schedule your child’s appointment before the forms are due.
Our providers are affiliated with Children’s three pediatric hospitals and work closely with Children’s specialists, giving your child access to pediatric care experts in more than 60 different specialties, programs and clinics.
We offer hearing and vision screenings along with blood tests that can check your child’s iron and sugar levels, urine tests to check for bladder or kidney infections, as well as tests for common illnesses like strep throat and flu.
Make an appointment
Call XXX-XXX-XXXX to make an appointment.
Cancel an appointment
While keeping appointments is important, we understand plans change and other obligations or emergencies may arise. If you can’t make it to your child’s appointment, cancel the appointment at least 24 hours in advance by calling XXX-XXX-XXXX.
Find after-hours care
If your child has an illness or injury that is not life-threatening and our office is closed, learn more about where to get care.
In case of an urgent concern or emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department right away.
Pay a bill
Children's Adamsville Pediatrics offers online bill pay via MyChart. Learn more.
Insurance coverage
View a list of insurance plans contracted with Children’s.
Request medical records
If you would like to transition your child's care to Children's Adamsville Pediatrics, please request a copy of your child’s medical records from your current pediatrician.
Complete forms
Beginning June 1, 2026, we will be able to provide forms for school, including immunization records, hearing and vision screens, and sports physicals.
Get a referral
In most cases, your child’s pediatrician or a member of their care team must see your child in our office before a new referral to a specialist can be made. Schedule an appointment on or after June 1, 2026, by calling XXX-XXX-XXXX if you believe your child needs to see a specialist.
The Children’s Adamsville Pediatrics team includes the following pediatric primary care providers. These physicians also provide care at our Hughes Spalding Primary Care Clinic.
Pediatric primary care physicians
- Melissa C. Adams, MD
- Latasha Bogues, MD
- Chevon Brooks, MD
- Stephanie Fontin, MD
- Sher Lyn Gardner, MD, MBA
- Veda Johnson, MD
- Belise Livingston-Burns, MD, MPH
- Terri McFadden, MD, MPH
- Barbara Menchan, MD
- Anita Moton, MD, MS
- Yuri Okuizumi-Wu, MD
- Rebecca Philipsborn, MD, MPA
- Eunice Radcliff, MD
- Joy L. Smith, MD
- Marche' Smith, MD, IBCLC
- Stan Sonu, MD, MPH
- Elizabeth Wechter, MD
Advanced practice providers
- Val Benjamin, PNP-BC
- Elizabeth Holve, CPNP
- Caroline Muller, CPNP
- Marlena Sherman, CPNP-BC
- Hannah Swirsky, CPNP
- Denisha Tatum, CPNP
Some physicians and affiliated healthcare professionals who perform services at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta are independent providers and not hospital employees.
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