Children's Westside Pediatrics
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Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Westside Pediatrics provides personalized pediatric primary care for babies, kids and teens from birth to age 21. Whether your child needs routine vaccines for school, a sports physical, care for common illnesses like colds and the flu, or help managing chronic conditions such as ADHD, asthma and allergies, we offer your family a medical home with experienced, board-certified pediatricians you can trust.
Hours of operation
- Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Weekends and holidays: closed
Holidays include New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Our office will also be closed the Friday after Thanksgiving and will close at noon on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Children's Westside Pediatrics offers a wide range of pediatric primary care services. From infancy through puberty and into young adulthood, our team cares for your child’s medical, emotional, developmental and behavioral health needs through:
Well-child visits are recommended for all children and teens. Your child will receive a physical exam, as well as any immunizations needed. You will also have a chance to discuss any development or behavioral concerns with your child's provider.
Well-child checkup schedule
We recommend scheduling your child’s health checks according to the schedule below:
- 3 to 5 days after being born
- 1 month old
- 2 months old
- 4 months old
- 6 months old
- 9 months old
- 12 months old
- 15 months old
- 18 months old
- 2 years old
- 2.5 years old
- Annually from 3 to 20 years old
Learn more about what to expect (by age) and how to prepare for well-child visits.
We do our best to offer same-day appointments for sick visits for common illnesses or minor injuries, such as:
- Abdominal pain
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Bronchiolitis
- Burns (minor)
- Colds
- Concussion and sports injuries
- Constipation
- Cough
- Fever
- Genital and urinary tract concerns
- Pink eye
- Skin and scalp rashes
- Sore throat
- Minor injuries
When it comes to behavior and mental health concerns, early intervention can help children succeed academically and socially. Our practice offers screening for ADHD, behavior concerns and mental health concerns, such as anxiety and depression.
An initial consultation can be scheduled to begin the evaluation process.
Prenatal consults
We offer prenatal consultations for expectant parents to help them decide if our practice is right for their family.
Newborn visits
If you would like Westside Pediatrics to serve as your pediatric primary care office, please share this information with your birthing hospital and contact us at 470-566-1180 before your leave the hospital. 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.
Annual 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.
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.
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.
What vaccines does my child need?
Your child will receive most of their childhood vaccines by the time they are 6 years old. Many vaccines are given more than once, at different ages in different combinations. You can download an immunization schedule here.
Sign-up for our online patient portal.
Call our office at 470-566-1180 to request a MyChart account today. We will send an activation code to your email.
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Make an appointment
Call 470-566-1180 to make or reschedule 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 470-566-1180.
Find after-hours care
If your child has an illness or injury that is not life-threatening and our office is closed, call 470-566-1180 to reach our after-hour answering service. 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
You may pay your bill online via MyChart or by calling 404-785-5589; press option 1.
Insurance coverage
View a list of insurance plans contracted with Children’s. Remember to bring your insurance card to every appointment.
Refill a prescription
Send a message via MyChart or call 470-566-1180 to have your child’s prescription refilled. Prescriptions are refilled during normal business hours. Allow up to 48 hours to process your request. If you call, please have your child’s name, date of birth, medication name and dosage, as well as the pharmacy name and phone number available.
Request medical records
To request a copy of your child’s medical records for visits prior to Oct. 26, 2026, call 470-566-1180 or send us a message via MyChart.
To obtain your child’s medical records for visits on or after Oct. 26, 2026, request a copy online or call Children's Release of Information Department at 404-785-2431.
Complete forms
We can provide forms for school, including immunization records, hearing and vision screens, and sports physicals. Please remember that we require up-to-date shot records, screening tests and physicals for your child in order to complete the forms.
- Bring all forms you need to have completed to your child’s appointment or send them electronically through MyChart.
- We require at least 48 hours’ advance notice to complete most forms. More complicated forms, such as Disability or Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) may require more time or an appointment with one of our providers.
We 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. Call 470-566-1180 to schedule an appointment if you believe your child needs to see a specialist.
Led by Renee A. Alli, MD, the Children's Westside Pediatrics team includes the following board-certified pediatricians who are fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics and members of The Children’s Care Network (TCCN), a clinically integrated network designed to improve the outcomes of children in our community.
- Renee A. Alli, MD
- Lindsey Ransom, MD (starts Nov. 19)
- Brittany Williams, MD
From preventing the flu and managing your child’s allergies to treating minor playground or sports injuries, we offer a wide range of parent resources to help you care for your child.
Dealing with illnesses and injuries is a big part of parenthood, so we have guidance on helping treat common conditions, illnesses and injuries in kids, including:
- Acne
- ADHD
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Back pain
- Behavior concerns
- Bites and stings
- Broken bone
- Cold, flu and COVID-19
- Concussion
- Constipation
- Cough
- Developmental delays
- Diabetes
- Diarrhea
- Ear infection
- Fever
- Headaches and migraines
- Heat-related illness
- Pink eye
- Rashes
- RSV
- Sports injuries
- Strep throat
- Stomach ache
- Urinary tract infection
- Walking pneumonia
Access our library of downloadable and printable resources to help guide and educate you on caring for your child. Some of our most popular materials include:
- Changing the Narrative on Suicide: The Parker Family's Story
- Helping Kids and Teens With Perfectionism
- More Than Their Disability: Helping Kids Feel Seen
- My Son Almost Took His Own Life: The Phone Call That Changed Everything
- School Anxiety: How Parents Can Help
- Talking to Kids About News and Current Events
- Autism: How a New Tool Supports Earlier Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders: Warning Signs and What to Do
- Heads Up: Preventing Kids from Concussions
- Preventing Sports Injuries in Kids and Teens
- Signs of Diabetes in Kids
- Sick of Being Sick? How to Stop the Cycle
- Unpacking Food Allergies at School and Beyond
- What to Expect When Your Child Needs Surgery
- Why Are Back-to-Back Illnesses Taking Over Your Home?
- Button Batteries: What Parents Need to Know
- E-bikes and ER Visits: What Every Parent Needs to Know
- Golf Cart Safety: How a Casual Ride Led to the Fight of a Lifetime
- Is There an Unlocked Gun in the Home?
- Keeping Kids Safe in Cars: Why "Just this Once" Isn't Worth It
- Keeping Kids Safe Online
- Snakes in a Yard: How a Basketball Game Ended With a Copperhead Bite
Armed with a team of Children’s doctors, therapists, nurses, registered dietitians and other wellness experts, Strong4Life has resources to help busy families raise healthy, safe, resilient kids. Get tips and strategies on:
- Parenting: Communication, schedules and routines, setting limits, screen time, role modeling, relationships.
- Being active: Indoor and outdoor activities, family activities, sports, playtime.
- Feeding and nutrition: Breast and bottle-feeding, starting solid foods, meal planning, eating out and on-the-go, hunger and fullness cues, snacks.
- Staying safe: Car safety, food safety, home safety, internet safety, safe sleep, water safety.
- Emotional wellness: Anxiety, behavior and discipline, coping, depression and sadness, problem-solving, stress.
- Raising resilience: Technology and social media, pressure at school and after-school activities, news and current events.
