Meet the Team

A committed staff dedicated to helping your children.

Our Providers & Staff

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Susan Averitt, MD

CEO/Physician

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Bessie Smith

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Jessica Newcomb

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Connor Martin

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Connor Martin

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner

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Kellie Chacanaca, FNP

Family 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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Shalee Higgs

Receptionist

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Shelby Wright

Receptionist

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Zach Evans

Medical Assistant

Illian Mungo

Medical Assistant

Naomi Gonzales

Receptionist

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