Black Pediatrics Providers in GA

Black children are 4 times more likely to be hospitalized for asthma, twice as likely to die of SIDS, and significantly less likely to be adequately treated for pain in emergency rooms (AAP, 2024). A 2020 PNAS study found Black newborn mortality is cut roughly in half when cared for by Black physicians. Pediatricians see kids from birth through age 21 for well-child visits, immunizations, school physicals, behavioral concerns, and chronic disease.

What pediatricians cover

• Well-child checkups and vaccines
• Asthma, eczema, food allergies
• ADHD and developmental concerns
• Weight and nutrition
• Mental health screening
• School physicals and sports clearance

When to book

• Annual well-child visits
• Vaccine catch-up
• Concerns about growth, development, or behavior
• Sports injury clearance

Advocacy prompts

• What's my child's growth percentile trend?
• Does my child need hearing or vision screening?
• What's your approach to ADHD: testing first or medication first?