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Wellstar East Paulding Pediatric Center

51 Hiram Drive
Building B
Hiram, GA 30141
Our Areas of Focus

Pediatric COVID-19 Testing

Wellstar offers COVID-19 testing for children who have mild to moderate symptoms. If your child is showing no symptoms, find a local testing site near you.

Immunizations

Keep children safe with up-to-date vaccinations that offer protection for many serious or harmful diseases.

Lifestyle & Nutrition

Our pediatricians teach families and patients how to make good nutritional choices and healthy lifestyle changes.

Kid-Friendly Environment

Our dedicated pediatricians provide expert care for children of all ages in a safe, child-centered setting.

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Pediatric COVID-19 Testing Update

If you are concerned your child may have been exposed to COVID-19 and is:

  • Asymptomatic (showing no symptoms): Find a local COVID-19 testing site near you.
  • Showing mild to moderate symptoms: Contact your Wellstar pediatrician’s office directly to book a COVID-19 testing appointment.
  • Experiencing severe symptoms, such as difficulty breathing, persistent high fever, unable to keep liquids down, lethargy, or severe gastrointestinal symptoms: Seek immediate medical care at the nearest pediatric emergency department.
Our family-friendly Pediatric practice in Paulding County provides quality and compassionate care.

We offer free parking as well as a covered drop-off area for patients located at the front door. The building has full handicap access. Public transportation is available through the Paulding County Transit system.
Office Location
51 Hiram Drive
Building B
Hiram, GA 30141

Contact

Phone (678) 945-8300

Fax (770) 445-2060


Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
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Meet our Team

Amy Murray, MD

Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2009.

Specialties
Pediatrics
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Daniel Sherman, MD

Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2023.

Specialties
Pediatrics
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Nicole McHargue, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2011.

Specialties
Pediatrics
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Amanda Chaffin, MD

Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2021.

Specialties
Pediatrics
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Sara Temple, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2016.

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Pediatrics
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Joanna Dolgoff, MD

Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2018.

Specialties
Pediatrics
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Jessica Dunn, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2021.

Specialties
Pediatrics
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Shairoz Manji, MD

Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2024.

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Kathleen Empen, MD

Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2008.

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Meet our Team

Amy Murray, MD

Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2009.

Specialties
Pediatrics
Learn More Book with MyChart
Daniel Sherman, MD

Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2023.

Specialties
Pediatrics
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Nicole McHargue, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2011.

Specialties
Pediatrics
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Amanda Chaffin, MD

Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2021.

Specialties
Pediatrics
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Sara Temple, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2016.

Specialties
Pediatrics
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Joanna Dolgoff, MD

Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2018.

Specialties
Pediatrics
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Jessica Dunn, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2021.

Specialties
Pediatrics
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Shairoz Manji, MD

Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2024.

Specialties
Pediatrics
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Kathleen Empen, MD

Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2008.

Specialties
Pediatrics
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Amy Murray, MD

Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2009.

Specialties
Pediatrics
Education
Doctor of Medicine
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Dr. Murray earned her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia, S.C. She completed her residency at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Ga. Dr. Murray is board certified in pediatrics. Her other interests include crafting, photography and wine tasting.

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Daniel Sherman, MD

Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2023.

Specialties
Pediatrics
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Doctor of Medicine
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Nicole McHargue, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2011.

Specialties
Pediatrics
Education
Master of Science in Nursing
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Amanda Chaffin, MD

Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2021.

Specialties
Pediatrics
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Doctor of Medicine
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Sara Temple, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2016.

Specialties
Pediatrics
Education
Master of Science in Nursing
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Joanna Dolgoff, MD

Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2018.

Specialties
Pediatrics
Education
Doctor of Medicine
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Dr. Joanna Dolgoff received her bachelor's degree in biology from Princeton University. She received her medical degree from NYU School of Medicine. She completed her pediatrics residency at Columbia Prebyterian Children's Hospital of New York.

Dr. Dolgoff is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Dr. Dolgoff is currently in practice with Wellstar Medical Group East Paulding Pediatric Center.

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Jessica Dunn, NP

Nurse Practitioner with Wellstar since 2021.

Specialties
Pediatrics
Education
Master of Science in Nursing
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Shairoz Manji, MD

Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2024.

Specialties
Pediatrics
Education
Doctor of Medicine
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Kathleen Empen, MD

Pediatrician with Wellstar since 2008.

Specialties
Pediatrics
Education
Doctor of Medicine
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Dr. Kathy Empen received her bachelor degree in biology in 1987 from the University of Illinois in Urbana, Ill. She obtained her medical degree in 1991 from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Mich. Before joining the Wellstar, Dr. Empen was with East Cobb Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, P.C. in Marietta.
 
 

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Appointments and Cancellations

To schedule an appointment please call our main line: (678)945-8300 and press 2. If you need medical advice or need to schedule an ADD/ Behavioral Health appointment, please call the main line to speak with one of our skilled Triage Nurses. Please have your insurance card on hand when you call to schedule an appointment.

Our phones are open between the hours of 8am to 5pm.

If you would like to request a non-urgent appointment or cancel an appointment more than 2 business days in advance, we offer online appointment requests by clicking the link on this web page.

Please give us advanced notice if you are unable to keep your appointment so we may be able to give that appointment time to someone who needs it.

Directions
From Hwy. 41 (Cobb Parkway). Take Barrett Parkway about 4.5 miles until it intersects with Hwy. 120 (Dallas Highway). Turn right on Dallas Highway. Travel approximately 10 miles to the intersection of Hwy.120 and Hwy.6 (Briar Patch BBQ restaurant and Community Trust Bank is on the left and a shopping center on the right). Go through the intersection and get into the left turn lane after the bank. Turn left on a private road marked with a Wellstar East Paulding Primary Care sign at the first building (Building A). Take the road to the top of the hill to our location in Building B. (Note: If you reach the intersection of Hwy. 278, you have gone too far.)

From Hwy. 278 East: Take Hwy. 278 to where it intersects with Hwy. 120. Turn left on Hwy. 120 (Dallas Hwy.). Take the first right on the private road marked with a Wellstar East Paulding Primary Care sign. Take the road to the top of the hill to our location in Building B.

From Hwy. 278 West (from I-20): Take Thornton Road (Hwy. 278) west to the intersection of Hwy. 92 and 278. Continue for approximately two miles. After passing Dairy Queen on the right, go through the next intersection and take the first right onto Hiram Drive marked with a large blue and white Wellstar East Paulding Primary Care sign. Take an immediate left into our parking lot – Building B.
Hospitalization
Our Physicians have privileges at Wellstar Kennestone Hospital.
Insurance and Payments
Be sure to bring in your insurance card to every visit. If your child is covered by more than one insurance plan we will need the information for all plans. If your plan requires that you select a primary care physician, be sure that you have selected one of our providers before you arrive to the office for your appointment.

We are committed to meeting your health care needs. Our goal is to keep your insurance or other financial arrangements as simple as possible.

Wellstar Medical Group participates in most major insurance plans. For a complete list of insurance participants at this practice please call the practice main line. We will file your insurance for you if we are a participating provider of your plan.

All co-payments are due at the time of service. Please remember to bring your insurance card (HMO, CMO, PPO, etc.) with you to each appointment. 
Practice News
Contact this location for more information.
Prescription Refills

If you would like to request a prescription refill please call our Nurse Advice line at (678)945-8300 and select option 2.

If you would like to request a prescription refill online, you may click on the prescription refill link on this web page.

Prescriptions will be filled within two business days.

Printable Office Forms

Authorization for Release of PHI
Authorization for Release of PHI Spanish
Behavior Evaluation Form
Hipaa Consent Form
Teacher Behavior Evaluation Form
MyChart Adult Proxy
MyChart Child Proxy
MyChart Teen Proxy
Notice of Privacy Practices Acknowledgement
Notice of Privacy Practices Acknowledgement Spanish
Patient Communication Designation
Patient Communication Designation Spanish
Patient Registration
Patient Registration Spanish
Referrals

If you would like to request a referral, please call our main line at (678)945-8300 and press option 5.

If you would like to request a referral online you may click on the referral link on this web page.

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Community Care
In the Community Health Highlights Events & Classes
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About Wellstar Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Leadership Wellstar Board of Trustees Healthcare Innovation Safety First Commitment Wellstar Research Institute Latest News

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Careers at Wellstar Graduate Medical Education Pharmacy Residency

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