Best Start Pediatrics - pediatric clinic in Northwest Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

Springdale, AR

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Meet the Team

A committed staff dedicated to helping your children.

Our Providers & Staff

A smiling person in a light blue coat stands next to a tree-shaped bookshelf filled with childrens books. The background features a painted mural with trees and a fence, creating a playful and colorful setting.

Susan Averitt, MD

CEO/Physician

A smiling person stands in front of a colorful mural featuring kangaroos and flowers. They are wearing a white coat over a pink shirt with a stethoscope around their neck.

Bessie Smith

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

A person wearing a blue shirt and a dark jacket with a stethoscope is smiling in front of a colorful mural featuring kangaroos and nature scenery.

Jessica Newcomb

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

A person with short hair smiles while wearing a blue Best Start Pediatrics t-shirt and a stethoscope around their neck. The background features a colorful, cartoon-like illustration of animals and stars.

Connor Martin

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Von Harrison

Lead Office Manager

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Thelma Takju

Assistant Office Manager

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Kathryn French, RN

Practice Development Director


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Derrick Bobbitt

Business Manager

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Shelby Wright

Medical Assistant/Receptionist

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Zach Evans

Medical Assistant

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Naomi Gonzales

Receptionist

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Kathryn Wampold, LCSW

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Zoya Limkare

Receptionist

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