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Your Child's Health Is Our Priority
At Bright Pediatrics, our dedicated team of pediatricians, clinicians, and staff provide compassionate, high-quality care for children at every stage of development. With two convenient locations in Dalton and Fort Oglethorpe, we prioritize creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe and parents feel confident in their child's healthcare journey. Our services include preventive care, sick visits, telehealth consultations, lactation support, and specialized pediatric programs.We emphasize personalized attention, timely appointments, and clear communication to address both immediate needs and long-term health goals. Our practice fosters a family-like atmosphere, with staff who know patients by name and prioritize patient education, community involvement, and evidence-based practices.
Services
Well Child Visits
Sick Child Visits
Telehealth Consultations
Lactation Support
Allergy Treatments
Sports Physicals
Developmental Screenings
Immunizations
Behavioral Health Services
Highlights and features
- We offer same-day sick appointments and flexible scheduling options
- Our providers explain procedures thoroughly to both parents and children
- Staff recognizes patients by name during visits
- We provide personalized breastfeeding support from certified lactation consultants
- Our team includes experienced pediatricians with strong local reputations
What people say
Amazing staff
Same-day appointments
Personalized care
Thorough explanations
Welcoming environment
Services
Well Child Visits
Our comprehensive well-child visits track growth and development while providing preventive care. Each appointment includes physical exams, immunizations, developmental screenings, and personalized guidance for parents. Our providers follow AAP-recommended schedules to ensure optimal health monitoring from infancy through adolescence.
Sick Child Visits
We prioritize same-day appointments for acute illnesses and injuries. Our staff promptly addresses symptoms like fever, respiratory infections, rashes, and minor trauma. Providers use evidence-based protocols to diagnose conditions while ensuring clear communication with parents about treatment plans and home care instructions.
Lactation Support
Certified lactation consultants offer personalized breastfeeding guidance through in-office evaluations and phone support. Services include latch assistance, milk supply assessment, pumping instruction, and problem-solving for common challenges. We help parents establish feeding routines that work for their unique circumstances.
Telehealth Consultations
Secure video appointments provide convenient access to pediatric care for non-urgent concerns. Our providers address minor illnesses, developmental questions, and medication management through virtual platforms while maintaining HIPAA-compliant privacy standards for patient information.
Allergy Treatments
Our allergy specialists diagnose and manage childhood allergies through skin testing, immunotherapy, and asthma management programs. We create customized treatment plans for environmental allergies, food sensitivities, and chronic conditions like eczema and sinusitis to improve quality of life.
People
Dr. Townes
Pediatrician
Dr. Townes provides comprehensive pediatric care with particular attention to patient education and preventive health. She maintains open communication with parents while showing genuine interest in patients' personal development and hobbies.
Sara Holcomb
Nurse Practitioner
Sara Holcomb combines clinical expertise with compassionate care, taking time to explain medical information clearly while actively listening to parental concerns during each patient interaction.
Miranda Wisenbaker
Clinical Staff
Miranda Wisenbaker consistently receives patient praise for her attentive listening skills, thorough explanations of procedures, and ability to create positive experiences during medical visits for young patients.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We care for patients from newborns through adolescence, with age-appropriate services tailored to each developmental stage.
Do you offer same-day sick appointments?
Yes, we prioritize same-day visits for acute illnesses and injuries during regular office hours.
What telehealth options are available?
We offer virtual consultations for non-urgent medical questions, medication management, and follow-up discussions through secure video platforms.
How do you handle after-hours emergencies?
For urgent concerns outside office hours, we recommend contacting our office first for guidance about appropriate care locations.
What makes your practice unique?
Our family-centered approach combines medical expertise with personalized attention, creating a welcoming environment where staff knows patients by name.
Reviews (2)
Lindsay Nguyen
Dec 26, 2016
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Well I'm rating them a one star.because my children have been going here since birth.my oldest is 8years old.and my 4year old daughter had a sick appt this afternoon at 4:40 and i show up to lock doors and a permanently closed office.i never recieved any letter nor phone call stateing they were closing.even when scheduling her appt.it was never mentioned.the only office still open is a good 20min drive.needless to say we didn't make that appt.
Kelly Elmore
Dec 10, 2014
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This Dr. office is a joke. Would not take my child there again. The Dr. s are rude and the staff can't tell their hand from their ass.
