Woodstock Pediatric Medicine

By Patti Richter

 

Woodstock Pediatric Medicine (WPM), located in the heart of Woodstock, has been treating children and adolescents for nearly 25 years and is one of the largest pediatric practices in the area. With that amount of time and experience comes expert pediatric care from a skilled team of five pediatricians, two nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and a clinical social worker.

WPM sees children from birth through age 18. As a primary care practice, the providers want to ensure patients have regular checkups. But when children are sick, they will be seen as quickly as possible to get them feeling better and help parents rest easier, knowing their little one is on the mend.

The practitioners also diagnose and treat ADHD, anxiety, and depression. For chronic or complex problems, WPM is well connected to pediatric specialists in the area and can help guide parents on the path to their child’s healing.

The clinic is divided into two separate waiting areas, one for sick and one for healthy patients, so there’s no reason to worry about a healthy child getting ill when coming in for a regular checkup.

 

WPM has grown! Meet its newest providers:

 

• Nathan Lynes, MD, FAAP
  Dr. Lynes, WPM’s most recent addition, will start seeing patients next month. He is a board-certified pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
  
  Born in Charleston, Dr. Lynes was raised in South Carolina and Georgia. As a teen, he lived in Woodstock and graduated from Sequoyah HS. He earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from the University of Georgia and his medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta.
  
  Dr. Lynes continued his medical training through the Morehouse School of Medicine Pediatric Residency Program, attracted by its mission to serve the underserved. For the past six years, he has been practicing medicine in West Cobb, Paulding, and Douglas counties. Working in Woodstock will put him closer to home.
  
  While he ultimately became a pediatrician because he loves children and enjoys seeing them grow, thrive, and overcome difficulties,
  Dr. Lynes didn’t always know he wanted to work in pediatrics. When he started medical school, he had not decided which area of medicine he wanted to study. After seeing his gentle demeanor and the love he showed toward his own children, his classmates and advisors were surprised he was undecided. Everyone seemed to know before he did that he would enjoy pediatrics, and they were right. Dr. Lynes fell in love with it on his first day at the children’s hospital. Helping sick kids heal is one of the greatest joys a father can have.
  
  Dr. Lynes’ favorite parts of working in pediatrics are seeing growing babies smile and hearing them babble, watching teens try not to laugh at dad jokes, and, of course, helping sick kids get well. His special interests in pediatric medicine include allergies, eczema, and colic.
  
  In his free time, Dr. Lynes enjoys sports, music, playing
  guitar, the outdoors, and spending time with his wife
  and four children.
  
  
• Julie Anna Gomez, LCSW
  Julie Anna Gomez is a clinical social worker and therapist. She has been with WPM for almost a year and has become very popular with coworkers and patients alike.
  
  Gomez provides counseling and therapy services for behavioral health, ADHD, stress management, anxiety, depression, and other issues. WPM knows things can be hard for children and parents. Sometimes, people just need someone to talk to. Gomez is fabulous, and her schedule
  fills up quickly

 

Veteran Providers

If you’ve ever visited WPM, you’ve likely met one of the following shining star providers. Together, they possess decades of pediatric experience, and combine for a total of 75 years of taking care of children at WPM.

Jordana Heaven, MD, FAAP
20 years at WPM
Special Interests: Adolescent Medicine, Diabetes, Thyroid and Growth Issues

Adriana Rzeznik, MD, FAAP
18 years at WPM
Special Interests: Asthma and Respiratory Concerns

Frini Shah, MD, FAAP
16 years at WPM
Special Interests: Newborns and Breastfeeding Support

Thanh Tam Le, MD, FAAP
4 years at WPM
Special Interests: Premature Babies and Newborns

Shannon Dobson, CPNP
13 years at WPM
Special Interests: Newborns and Newborn Education, Diet, Nutritional Issues, and Obesity

Milan Wade, CPNP
4 years at WPM
Special Interests: Adolescent Medicine, Diet, Nutritional Issues, and Obesity

The WPM staff works together as a team to help you and your young ones celebrate the good and get through the bad. For more information, give WPM a call or visit the website. Almost all major insurance plans are accepted including Medicaid.

 

Woodstock Pediatric Medicine

2000 Professional Way, Woodstock, GA 30188
770-517-0250
WoodstockPeds.com
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00-5:00pm