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Wellstar partners with parents to deliver personalized, world-class care for children and young adults. We work closely with other child health specialists throughout Georgia to ensure your child has exactly what they need.

From wellness check-ups and immunizations to chronic and complex conditions, our team members customize treatment plans to create a comfortable family-friendly environment that encourages health and healing. Our child and adolescent experts manage the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their patients from toddler to teen in good health or during times of illness.

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Wellstar Child & Adolescent Care focuses completely on each child and their family to cultivate an environment of warmth, compassion and healing. We do everything with children in mind. Our pediatric team understands that children are not just smaller adults. Their emotional and physical needs are different and we use specialized equipment and techniques that are made for kids to help them get well sooner. No matter what your child’s health condition, you can be confident in our experience and skill in treating it.

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Working together, our pediatric experts across various specialties collaborate to develop a customized evaluation and treatment plan. Each child and their family is a key part of our team, allowing us to offer individualized care. You, as a parent, are essential to the health of your child, that is why we care for the entire family.

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Neurology
Wellstar Pediatric Neurology
3747 Roswell Road NE, Suite 201 Marietta
(470) 956-1590


Urology
Wellstar Pediatric Urology

1180 Earnest Barrett Pkwy  Kennesaw
(470) 956-1600

Locations


Currently showing 57 total listed locations
Wellstar Pediatric Center
1180 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Open • Closes at 6:00 PM
Phone: (678) 594-7337
mi away - Open
200
Pediatric Center
34.00114
-84.58672
Wellstar Pediatric Neurology
3747 Roswell Road
Suite 201
Marietta, GA 30062
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (470) 956-1590
mi away - Open
3168
Pediatric Neurology
33.98032
-84.44474
Wellstar Pediatric Urology
3747 Roswell Road
Suite 201
Marietta, GA 30062
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (770) 578-2868
mi away - Open
2246
Pediatric Urology
33.98032
-84.44474
Wellstar Pediatric Adolescent Center
4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 201
Smyrna, GA 30080
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (470) 956-4180
mi away - Open
2602
Pediatric Adolescent Center
33.84665
-84.48984
Wellstar Pediatric Adolescent Center
1810 Mulkey Road
Suite 201
Austell, GA 30106
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (770) 819-9262
mi away - Open
2598
Pediatric Adolescent Center
33.85983
-84.60732
Wellstar East Paulding Pediatric Center
51 Hiram Drive
Building B
Hiram, GA 30141
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (678) 945-8300
mi away - Open
2280
East Paulding Pediatric Center
33.90374
-84.77505
Wellstar Pediatric Urology
1180 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
Suite 102A
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (470) 956-1600
mi away - Open
2248
Pediatric Urology
34.00114
-84.58453
Wellstar Pediatric Adolescent Center
736 Whitlock Avenue NW
Suite 600
Marietta, GA 30064
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (770) 801-3465
mi away - Open
2784
Pediatric Adolescent Center
33.95362
-84.57389
Wellstar Pediatric Cardiology
6043 Prestley Mill Road
Suite E
Douglasville, GA 30134
Closing soon • Closes at 4:00 PM
Phone: (470) 956-9171
mi away - Closing soon
3240
Pediatric Cardiology
33.73826
-84.7307
Wellstar Pediatric Cardiology
1180 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
Suite 102A
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (470) 956-9171
mi away - Open
3236
Pediatric Cardiology
34.00114
-84.58453
Wellstar Pediatric Cardiology
2450 Old Milton Parkway
Suite 206
Alpharetta, GA 30009
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (470) 956-9171
mi away - Open
14326
Pediatric Cardiology
34.07085
-84.28754
Wellstar Pediatric Cardiology
301 Medical Drive
Suite 504
LaGrange, GA 30240
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (470) 956-9171
mi away - Open
14338
Pediatric Cardiology
33.03193
-85.06129
Wellstar Pediatric Cardiology
4581 South Cobb Drive SE
Suite 100
Smyrna, GA 30080
Closing soon • Closes at 4:00 PM
Phone: (470) 956-9166
mi away - Closing soon
3238
Pediatric Cardiology
33.84391
-84.49854
Wellstar Kennestone Pediatric Associates
121 Marble Mill Road NW
Suite 101
Marietta, GA 30060
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (770) 422-8315
mi away - Open
2678
Kennestone Pediatric Associates
33.97377
-84.55424
Wellstar Pediatric Adolescent Center
1180 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
Suite 102B
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (678) 354-2273
mi away - Open
2600
Pediatric Adolescent Center
34.00114
-84.58453
Wellstar Pediatric Adolescent Center
4581 South Cobb Drive SE
Suite 100
Smyrna, GA 30080
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (770) 801-5000
mi away - Open
2596
Pediatric Adolescent Center
33.84391
-84.49854
Wellstar Pediatric After Hours Care
1180 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
Suite 102B
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Closed • Opens at 5:00 PM
Phone: (678) 354-2273
mi away
2244
Pediatric After Hours Care
34.00114
-84.58453
Pediatric Associates of LaGrange PC
205 Calumet Center Road
LaGrange, GA 30241
Phone: (706) 885-1961
mi away - None
1580
Pediatric Associates of LaGrange PC
33.03715
-85.00934
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
3950 Austell Road
Austell, GA 30106
Phone: (770) 732-4000
mi away - None
104
Cobb Hospital
33.85711
-84.60629
Wellstar Douglas Hospital
8954 Hospital Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134
Phone: (470) 644-6000
mi away - None
106
Douglas Hospital
33.73904
-84.73367
Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
677 Church Street NE
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (770) 793-5000
mi away - None
108
Kennestone Hospital
33.96983
-84.55381
Wellstar North Fulton Hospital
3000 Hospital Boulevard
Roswell, GA 30076
Open • Open 24 Hours
Phone: (770) 751-2500
mi away - Open
110
North Fulton Hospital
34.06306
-84.32204
Wellstar Paulding Hospital
2518 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Hiram, GA 30141
Open • Open 24 Hours
Phone: (470) 644-7000
mi away - Open
112
Paulding Hospital
33.90072
-84.78371
Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center
1514 Vernon Road
LaGrange, GA 30240
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (706) 882-1411
mi away - Open
118
West Georgia Medical Center
33.03256
-85.0608
Wellstar KenMar Pediatrics
760 Kennesaw Avenue NW
Marietta, GA 30060
Closing soon • Closes at 4:00 PM
Phone: (770) 427-0183
mi away - Closing soon
2670
KenMar Pediatrics
33.97277
-84.56411
Wellstar KenMar Pediatrics
4550 Cobb Parkway North NW
Suite 302
Acworth, GA 30101
Closing soon • Closes at 4:00 PM
Phone: (770) 917-8188
mi away - Closing soon
2672
KenMar Pediatrics
34.06791
-84.72319
Wellstar KenMar Pediatrics
1605 Collins Road NW
Kennesaw, GA 30152
Closing soon • Closes at 4:00 PM
Phone: (770) 427-0183
mi away - Closing soon
2668
KenMar Pediatrics
33.99225
-84.59848
Wellstar Creekside Pediatrics
6095 Professional Parkway
Suite 100
Douglasville, GA 30134
Open • Closes at 4:45 PM
Phone: (770) 920-2255
mi away - Open
2608
Creekside Pediatrics
33.74054
-84.73
Wellstar Creekside Pediatrics
6043 Prestley Mill Road
Suite E
Douglasville, GA 30134
Open • Closes at 4:45 PM
Phone: (770) 920-2255
mi away - Open
2610
Creekside Pediatrics
33.73826
-84.7307
Wellstar Pediatrics East Cobb
3747 Roswell Road
Suite 201
Marietta, GA 30062
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (770) 578-2868
mi away - Open
2500
Pediatrics East Cobb
33.98032
-84.44474
Wellstar Pediatrics East Cobb
1180 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
Suite 102B
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (678) 354-2273
mi away - Open
2744
Pediatrics East Cobb
34.00114
-84.58453
Wellstar North Cobb Pediatrics
205 Hawkins Store Road NW
Suite B1
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (770) 928-0862
mi away - Open
2328
North Cobb Pediatrics
34.05748
-84.55624
Wellstar Pediatrics at Brookstone
5150 Stilesboro Road
Suite 220
Kennesaw, GA 30152
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (770) 424-8222
mi away - Open
2956
Pediatrics at Brookstone
33.99597
-84.69975
LaGrange Pediatrics
1527 Vernon Road
LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: (706) 883-6363
mi away - None
1548
LaGrange Pediatrics
33.0297
-85.06091
Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics
3747 Roswell Road
Suite 201
Marietta, GA 30062
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (770) 578-2868
mi away - Open
2260
Towne Lake Pediatrics
33.98032
-84.44474
Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics
8954 Hospital Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134
Open • Open 24 Hours
Phone: (678) 838-2585
mi away - Open
2268
Towne Lake Pediatrics
33.73903
-84.73148
Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics
3950 Austell Road
Box 22
Austell, GA 30106
Phone: (770) 732-4022
mi away - None
2266
Towne Lake Pediatrics
33.85711
-84.6041
Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics
1810 Mulkey Road
Suite 201
Austell, GA 30106
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (770) 819-9262
mi away - Open
2272
Towne Lake Pediatrics
33.85983
-84.60732
Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics
1880 West Oak Parkway
Suite 101
Marietta, GA 30062
Phone: (770) 795-8783
mi away - None
2262
Towne Lake Pediatrics
33.99294
-84.52254
Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics
51 Hiram Drive
Building B
Hiram, GA 30141
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (678) 945-8300
mi away - Open
2258
Towne Lake Pediatrics
33.90374
-84.77505
Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics
677 Church Street
Suite 100P
Marietta, GA 30060
Phone: (470) 793-8585
mi away - None
2264
Towne Lake Pediatrics
33.96982
-84.55162
Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics
4581 South Cobb Drive
Suite 100
Smyrna, GA 30080
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (770) 801-5000
mi away - Open
2270
Towne Lake Pediatrics
33.84391
-84.49854
Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics
4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 201
Smyrna, GA 30080
Phone: (470) 956-4180
mi away - None
2274
Towne Lake Pediatrics
33.84665
-84.48984
Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics
1120 Wellstar Way
Suite 201
Holly Springs, GA 30114
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (470) 267-0140
mi away - Open
2240
Towne Lake Pediatrics
34.14293
-84.51987
Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics
145 North Medical Parkway
Woodstock, GA 30189
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (770) 517-1900
mi away - Open
2238
Towne Lake Pediatrics
34.10953
-84.55162
Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics
1180 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
Suite 102B
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Closed • Opens at 5:00 PM
Phone: (678) 354-2273
mi away
2256
Towne Lake Pediatrics
34.00114
-84.58453
Wellstar Pediatric Urology
4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 201
Smyrna, GA 30080
Phone: (470) 956-7600
mi away - None
14006
Pediatric Urology
33.84678
-84.49004
Wellstar Pediatric Neurology
4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 201
Smyrna, GA 30080
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (470) 956-1590
mi away - Open
14024
Pediatric Neurology
33.84678
-84.49004
Wellstar Kennestone Pediatric Emergency Department
115 Cherry St
Marietta, GA 30060
Open • Open 24 Hours
Phone: (470) 793-0414
mi away - Open
155
Kennestone Pediatric Emergency Department
33.96852
-84.55158
Wellstar Douglas Pediatric Emergency Department
8954 Hospital Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134
Open • Open 24 Hours
Phone: (770) 920-6422
mi away - Open
157
Douglas Pediatric Emergency Department
33.73903
-84.73367
Wellstar Pediatric Adolescent Center
3747 Roswell Road
Suite 201
Marietta, GA 30062
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (770) 578-2868
mi away - Open
13910
Pediatric Adolescent Center
33.98032
-84.44474
Wellstar Cobb Pediatric Emergency Department
3950 Austell Road SW
Austell, GA 30106
Open • Open 24 Hours
Phone: (770) 732-3882
mi away - Open
153
Cobb Pediatric Emergency Department
33.85711
-84.60629
Wellstar Paulding Pediatric Emergency Department
2518 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy
Hiram, GA 30141
Open • Open 24 Hours
Phone: (470) 644-7130
mi away - Open
151
Paulding Pediatric Emergency Department
33.90071
-84.7837
Wellstar Pediatric Neurology
1180 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
Suite 102A
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (470) 956-1590
mi away - Open
13972
Pediatric Neurology
34.00114
-84.58453
Wellstar Pediatric Adolescent Center
4550 Cobb Parkway North NW
Suite 302
Acworth, GA 30101
Open • Closes at 5:00 PM
Phone: (770) 917-8188
mi away - Open
13912
Pediatric Adolescent Center
34.06788
-84.7234
Wellstar East Paulding Pediatric Center
1180 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
Suite 102B
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Phone: (678) 354-2273
mi away - None
14168
East Paulding Pediatric Center
34.00114
-84.58453
Wellstar Pediatrics
301 Medical Drive
Suite 504
LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: (706) 812-2655
mi away - None
2758
Pediatrics
33.03193
-85.06129

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Wellstar Pediatric Center

1180 Ernest W. Barrett Parkway NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
mi away
Phone: (678) 594-7337

Wellstar Pediatric Neurology

3747 Roswell Road
Suite 201
Marietta, GA 30062
mi away
Phone: (470) 956-1590

Wellstar Pediatric Urology

3747 Roswell Road
Suite 201
Marietta, GA 30062
mi away
Phone: (770) 578-2868

Wellstar Pediatric Adolescent Center

4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 201
Smyrna, GA 30080
mi away
Phone: (470) 956-4180

Wellstar Pediatric Adolescent Center

1810 Mulkey Road
Suite 201
Austell, GA 30106
mi away
Phone: (770) 819-9262

Wellstar East Paulding Pediatric Center

51 Hiram Drive
Building B
Hiram, GA 30141
mi away
Phone: (678) 945-8300

Wellstar Pediatric Urology

1180 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
Suite 102A
Kennesaw, GA 30144
mi away
Phone: (470) 956-1600

Wellstar Pediatric Adolescent Center

736 Whitlock Avenue NW
Suite 600
Marietta, GA 30064
mi away
Phone: (770) 801-3465

Wellstar Pediatric Cardiology

6043 Prestley Mill Road
Suite E
Douglasville, GA 30134
mi away
Phone: (470) 956-9171

Wellstar Pediatric Cardiology

1180 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
Suite 102A
Kennesaw, GA 30144
mi away
Phone: (470) 956-9171

Wellstar Pediatric Cardiology

2450 Old Milton Parkway
Suite 206
Alpharetta, GA 30009
mi away
Phone: (470) 956-9171

Wellstar Pediatric Cardiology

301 Medical Drive
Suite 504
LaGrange, GA 30240
mi away
Phone: (470) 956-9171

Wellstar Pediatric Cardiology

4581 South Cobb Drive SE
Suite 100
Smyrna, GA 30080
mi away
Phone: (470) 956-9166

Wellstar Kennestone Pediatric Associates

121 Marble Mill Road NW
Suite 101
Marietta, GA 30060
mi away
Phone: (770) 422-8315

Wellstar Pediatric Adolescent Center

1180 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
Suite 102B
Kennesaw, GA 30144
mi away
Phone: (678) 354-2273

Wellstar Pediatric Adolescent Center

4581 South Cobb Drive SE
Suite 100
Smyrna, GA 30080
mi away
Phone: (770) 801-5000

Wellstar Pediatric After Hours Care

1180 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
Suite 102B
Kennesaw, GA 30144
mi away
Phone: (678) 354-2273

Pediatric Associates of LaGrange PC

205 Calumet Center Road
LaGrange, GA 30241
mi away
Phone: (706) 885-1961

Wellstar Cobb Hospital

3950 Austell Road
Austell, GA 30106
mi away
Phone: (770) 732-4000

Wellstar Douglas Hospital

8954 Hospital Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134
mi away
Phone: (470) 644-6000

Wellstar Kennestone Hospital

677 Church Street NE
Marietta, GA 30060
mi away
Phone: (770) 793-5000

Wellstar North Fulton Hospital

3000 Hospital Boulevard
Roswell, GA 30076
mi away
Phone: (770) 751-2500

Wellstar Paulding Hospital

2518 Jimmy Lee Smith Parkway
Hiram, GA 30141
mi away
Phone: (470) 644-7000

Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center

1514 Vernon Road
LaGrange, GA 30240
mi away
Phone: (706) 882-1411

Wellstar KenMar Pediatrics

760 Kennesaw Avenue NW
Marietta, GA 30060
mi away
Phone: (770) 427-0183

Wellstar KenMar Pediatrics

4550 Cobb Parkway North NW
Suite 302
Acworth, GA 30101
mi away
Phone: (770) 917-8188

Wellstar KenMar Pediatrics

1605 Collins Road NW
Kennesaw, GA 30152
mi away
Phone: (770) 427-0183

Wellstar Creekside Pediatrics

6095 Professional Parkway
Suite 100
Douglasville, GA 30134
mi away
Phone: (770) 920-2255

Wellstar Creekside Pediatrics

6043 Prestley Mill Road
Suite E
Douglasville, GA 30134
mi away
Phone: (770) 920-2255

Wellstar Pediatrics East Cobb

3747 Roswell Road
Suite 201
Marietta, GA 30062
mi away
Phone: (770) 578-2868

Wellstar Pediatrics East Cobb

1180 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
Suite 102B
Kennesaw, GA 30144
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Phone: (678) 354-2273

Wellstar North Cobb Pediatrics

205 Hawkins Store Road NW
Suite B1
Kennesaw, GA 30144
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Phone: (770) 928-0862

Wellstar Pediatrics at Brookstone

5150 Stilesboro Road
Suite 220
Kennesaw, GA 30152
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Phone: (770) 424-8222

LaGrange Pediatrics

1527 Vernon Road
LaGrange, GA 30240
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Phone: (706) 883-6363

Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics

3747 Roswell Road
Suite 201
Marietta, GA 30062
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Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics

8954 Hospital Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134
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Phone: (678) 838-2585

Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics

3950 Austell Road
Box 22
Austell, GA 30106
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Phone: (770) 732-4022

Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics

1810 Mulkey Road
Suite 201
Austell, GA 30106
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Phone: (770) 819-9262

Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics

1880 West Oak Parkway
Suite 101
Marietta, GA 30062
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Phone: (770) 795-8783

Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics

51 Hiram Drive
Building B
Hiram, GA 30141
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Phone: (678) 945-8300

Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics

677 Church Street
Suite 100P
Marietta, GA 30060
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Phone: (470) 793-8585

Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics

4581 South Cobb Drive
Suite 100
Smyrna, GA 30080
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Phone: (770) 801-5000

Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics

4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 201
Smyrna, GA 30080
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Phone: (470) 956-4180

Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics

1120 Wellstar Way
Suite 201
Holly Springs, GA 30114
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Phone: (470) 267-0140

Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics

145 North Medical Parkway
Woodstock, GA 30189
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Phone: (770) 517-1900

Wellstar Towne Lake Pediatrics

1180 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
Suite 102B
Kennesaw, GA 30144
mi away
Phone: (678) 354-2273

Wellstar Pediatric Urology

4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 201
Smyrna, GA 30080
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Phone: (470) 956-7600

Wellstar Pediatric Neurology

4441 Atlanta Road SE
Suite 201
Smyrna, GA 30080
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Phone: (470) 956-1590

Wellstar Kennestone Pediatric Emergency Department

115 Cherry St
Marietta, GA 30060
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Phone: (470) 793-0414

Wellstar Douglas Pediatric Emergency Department

8954 Hospital Drive
Douglasville, GA 30134
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Phone: (770) 920-6422

Wellstar Pediatric Adolescent Center

3747 Roswell Road
Suite 201
Marietta, GA 30062
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Phone: (770) 578-2868

Wellstar Cobb Pediatric Emergency Department

3950 Austell Road SW
Austell, GA 30106
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Phone: (770) 732-3882

Wellstar Paulding Pediatric Emergency Department

2518 Jimmy Lee Smith Pkwy
Hiram, GA 30141
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Phone: (470) 644-7130

Wellstar Pediatric Neurology

1180 Ernest W Barrett Parkway NW
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Kennesaw, GA 30144
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Phone: (470) 956-1590

Wellstar Pediatric Adolescent Center

4550 Cobb Parkway North NW
Suite 302
Acworth, GA 30101
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Phone: (770) 917-8188

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Kennesaw, GA 30144
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Wellstar Pediatrics

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Phone: (706) 812-2655

Pediatric News


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Wellstar Offers Advanced Colorectal Cancer Care Close to Home

When a Wellstar patient is diagnosed with colorectal cancer, their multidisciplinary care team works with them to create a personalized care plan, with advanced, expert treatment available at every step of the cancer journey. 

Innovative surgery options

Robotic surgeries offer patients several benefits such as less recovery pain, less blood loss, fewer complications and shorter hospital stays, or for some outpatient procedures, no hospital stay at all. That means patients can start living cancer-free sooner and get back to their routines and the activities they enjoy. 

About 85% of colorectal cancer surgeries at Wellstar are now robotic procedures, said Wellstar Surgical Oncologist Dr. Sartaj Sanghera. 

“Robotic surgery has really provided us the tools as far as the instruments and vision so that a larger cohort of surgeons in general, colorectal surgeons and surgical oncologists have been able to adopt the technology,” Dr. Sanghera said.

Patients with smaller, early-stage tumors may be candidates for transanal minimally invasive surgery, known as TAMIS. Rather than making an incision in the abdomen to remove a tumor, the surgeon is able to access the tumor through the anus.

“It is working through a natural orifice, through the anus. It’s not actually poking a hole in the belly,” Dr. Sanghera said. “It’s really minimally invasive.”

TAMIS is usually offered as an outpatient surgery with no hospital stay. It has been especially helpful in treating patients who may be at higher risk with traditional surgery due to their age or comorbidities, Dr. Sanghera said.

New approach to treatment is improving outcomes

The colorectal cancer experts at Wellstar have adopted a relatively new approach to treatment called total neoadjuvant therapy, or TNT — making surgery the last step in the cancer treatment process. Patients receive chemotherapy and radiation first, then finish treatment with surgery.

“Recognizing that rectal cancer is a systemic disease, with risks of spreading to other parts of the body, we have evolved in our management of rectal cancer, offering an operation as the last step in the treatment process,” said Wellstar Surgical Oncologist Dr. Sahir Shroff.

Wellstar has seen positive results with this technique.

“We have adopted that approach for nearly all patients now,” said Wellstar Hematologist and Oncologist Dr. John French. “We are seeing that if you do that approach, it’s safe, more patients are able to complete all the therapy lines, and we are noticing an increase in pathologic complete response rates.”

Pathologic complete response describes the absence of any detectable cancer cells in a tissue sample following a particular treatment. It refers to the absence of cancer cells in the area of the body where the tumor was originally located, as well as anywhere the cancer may have spread.

Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is based on the concept that a patient’s own immune system can fight their cancer.

When given, immunotherapy drugs wake up the patient’s own immune system to recognize and fight the cancer.Colorectal cancer patients are screened for four proteins that help with DNA repair. If these proteins are missing or mutated, the patient is more likely to respond to immunotherapy.

While immunotherapy has been groundbreaking in the treatment of stage 4 colorectal cancer, only about 15% of patients are found to be eligible for the treatment based on their protein screenings, Dr. French said. 

If you are interested in immunotherapy, ask your provider about your care options.

Top-of-the-line rectal cancer care

Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Rectal Cancer (NAPRC), a quality program of the American College of Surgeons. 

To achieve voluntary NAPRC accreditation, a rectal center must demonstrate compliance with the NAPRC standards addressing program management, clinical services and quality improvement for patients. Centers are required to establish a multidisciplinary rectal cancer team that includes clinical representatives from surgery, pathology, radiology, radiation oncology and medical oncology.

Accreditation by the NAPRC is granted only to those programs that are committed to providing the best possible care to patients with rectal cancer.

Your cancer care team at Wellstar will advocate for you to receive the most effective treatment possible.

Learn more about colorectal cancer care at Wellstar.

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Type 2 diabetes often develops in people over 45, so getting screened and getting personalized treatment is essential to live your healthiest life.

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9 Things You Need to Know About Type 2 Diabetes

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes. Of that group, 90-95% have type 2 diabetes. Because this condition often develops in people over 45, getting screened and getting the best treatment to live your healthiest life is essential.

"Diabetes is a chronic and complex condition, and treatments are continuously changing," said Georgia A Forrest, Wellstar primary care physician. "Teaming up with a primary care provider who personalizes your care plan to you and everything that makes you unique should be a top priority."

Whether you currently have type 2 diabetes, a family history of the disease or feel concerned about your overall well-being, you can take proactive steps to manage your health. Here are some key facts to help you better understand the relationship between diabetes and good health.

1. Undiagnosed diabetes costs you money & health
Not knowing you have diabetes carries high medical costs. Undiagnosed diabetes can increase your risk for death and other medical issues.

Diabetes was the eighth leading cause of death in 2021, the most recent data reported by the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force. And according to the American Diabetes Association, having diabetes doubles your risk for heart disease and stroke — heart disease is the number one killer in the U.S. 

2. A diagnosis and personalized treatment can save your life
Knowing you have diabetes and then working to manage your blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol effectively can lower your risk of death and help you live a better quality of life.

3. Getting screened for diabetes is easy
The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force now recommends getting screened with a simple blood test at the age of 35 for people with no symptoms but who are overweight or obese. Even if you have no signs or family history of diabetes, it can lurk in your numbers. Getting screened can help you catch it early and even prevent it altogether.

Consider getting screened for diabetes if you:

  • Are obese or overweight
  • Are physically inactive 
  • Have a parent or full sibling with diabetes
  • Are an African American, Latino, Native American, Asian American or Pacific Islander 
  • Have a history of cardiovascular disease
  • Have hypertension
  • Have blood work that shows an HDL of less than 35 mg/dl or triglycerides greater than 250 mg/dl
  • Have a diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome
  • Have other medical conditions that lead to insulin resistance


4. Some people have pre-diabetes
If your screening shows that you have pre-diabetes, your blood sugar levels run higher than average but aren't within the range of type 2 diabetes. However, you have an increased risk of getting type 2 diabetes.

Identifying that diabetes is around the corner can help you stop it before it starts.

5. Diabetes treatment plans should be unique
When crafting a plan to address diabetes, the conversation must be about more than the numbers.

"Additional diseases or conditions you may be experiencing in conjunction with your diabetes should also become part of your individualized health plan," Dr. Forrest said.

A complete medical history helps your healthcare provider understand how other medications and treatments may interact with your symptoms and treatments related to type 2 diabetes.

6. Lifestyle modifications can make a big impact on diabetes
Lifestyle modifications may involve slight changes to your weight, the amount of exercise you get, your diet and even your sleeping patterns.

Changes don't have to be major. For instance, your doctor may suggest you lose around 10 pounds and exercise for 30 minutes five days a week.

Our primary care providers work with patients one-on-one but can also refer patients with pre-diabetes and diabetes to Wellstar Diabetes Services to help prevent the onset or manage the effects of diabetes.

7. S.M.A.R.T. diabetes treatment plans
According to Dr. Forrest, your overall plan should include "specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and timely (S.M.A.R.T.) goals and involve shared decision-making between you and your care provider. There should be plenty of follow-ups to keep the conversation fluid and open to modification."

8. Know your numbers — and acronyms (A1C, CGM, TIR)
Should your screening lead to a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, conversations with your health providers will focus on several acronyms and numbers.

“Know your ABCD’s of diabetes,” said Dr. Forrest. “Your A1C, blood pressure, cholesterol and the medications you are taking. Knowing these facts about your health will be key to your success.”

• A = Hemoglobin A1C goal is <7 
• B = Blood pressure goal is <130/80 
• C = Cholesterol goal is to keep bad cholesterol <100 
• D = Drugs 

Keeping the A1C low and within an optimal range will help prevent complications like eye damage, blindness, kidney failure and nerve damage. 

A mainstay for type 2 diabetes management centers around constant glucose level monitoring. Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) provides readings every few minutes via a sensor inserted just below your skin. Monitoring glucose is a common way to help regulate insulin in your body, giving you the readings you need to self-adjust with insulin when appropriate. Average glucose levels should be 100 mg/dl or lower though they can increase if you've just eaten.

New developments introduced the importance of tracking Time in Range (TIR). Along with monitoring your glucose levels, TIR may impact your customized plan for maintenance. According to Dr. Forrest, the goal for TIR is 70% or more.

9. Receive individualized diabetes care at Wellstar
For diabetes management, a personalized, proactive approach can make all the difference. Wellstar's primary care providers are here to partner with you to help prevent or manage diabetes, heart disease and many other conditions.

"A true patient-centered approach for managing diabetes is the key to the future of this disease," Dr. Forrest said. "Get screened and speak up when it comes to your care. Opportunities for personalized and individualized medicine should be a part of your treatment plan as you move forward."

Find a primary care provider near you.

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Well starts with clean colons

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Well Starts with Clean Colons

For many people, talking about colon health can be a little uncomfortable. However, medical issues don’t just go away if you ignore them.

Being proactive about your well-being with preventative care can help catch colorectal cancer or another serious condition early, often before it becomes a bigger problem.

Wellstar is committed to keeping your colon healthy with preventative screenings and expert care, so you can continue to live well.

Catch colorectal cancer early

Early detection is the best prevention, especially when it comes to colon cancer. If caught early, colorectal cancer has a survival rate of 91%.

“Colon cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in the United States, so it’s very important that everyone gets screened,” said Dr. Cameron Body, Wellstar gastroenterologist. “For an average risk person, screenings should begin at age 45.”

Those with a higher risk or family history of colorectal cancer may need to start screening even sooner. Talk with your provider to start a screening schedule — and stick with it to stay ahead of the disease.

Schedule your colonoscopy today.

Why colonoscopies work

During a colonoscopy, your physician will view the inside or your colon and look for polyps or any other abnormal tissue that could be cancerous. This preventative testing is key to catching colorectal issues at the start.

“A colonoscopy is the gold standard when screening for colon cancer. The procedure itself is not painful, and we make sure you’re comfortable throughout the process,” Dr. Body said.

“The goal is to do a high-quality exam with a good prep to find polyps when they’re small and get them removed to minimize the risk of them subsequently developing into cancer,” Dr. Body explained.

“For colon cancer, it takes a polyp about five to 15 years to evolve into an invasive cancer,” shared Dr. Carmen Klass, oncologist and hematologist with Northwest Georgia Oncology Centers. “If you have a colonoscopy every five to ten years, they can remove the polyp and it will never be declared an invasive cancer.”

“In fact, if all Americans did their screening colonoscopies every five to ten years, then the death rate for colorectal cancer would drop by 50%,” Dr. Klass shared, urging people not to put off the preventative screening.

See how colorectal cancer screening saves lives.

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