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Comprehensive Pediatric Care in Chapel Hill & Durham
Chapel Hill Pediatrics & Adolescents has been a trusted provider of pediatric care in the NC Research Triangle for over 50 years. Our team of 13 board-certified pediatricians delivers comprehensive medical services for infants, children, and adolescents, combining clinical expertise with compassionate care. We specialize in newborn care, adolescent health, sports medicine, and management of chronic conditions, supported by in-house diagnostic labs and urgent care services. Our providers maintain deep community ties and affiliations with leading medical institutions, ensuring access to specialized care when needed.We prioritize patient education, preventive care, and family-centered decision-making, with extended hours including weekend availability. Our practice employs advanced care coordinators to support families with children requiring specialized healthcare services, maintaining rigorous quality standards through CLIA-certified laboratory operations.
Services
Pediatric Care
Newborn Services
Adolescent Health
Sports Medicine
Lactation Support
In-House Lab Testing
Urgent Care
Care Coordination
Vaccinations
Developmental Screening
Highlights and features
- Board-certified pediatricians with decades of combined experience
- CLIA-certified in-house laboratory for rapid diagnostic testing
- 24/7 urgent care access with extended evening and weekend hours
- Specialized care coordination for children with complex needs
- Comprehensive services from newborn care to adolescent medicine
Associations and certifications
- CLIA
- COLA
What people say
Exceptional pediatricians
Comprehensive care
Knowledgeable staff
Excellent urgent care
Great with children
Services
Pediatric Care
Our comprehensive pediatric care covers all stages of childhood development with preventive check-ups, illness management, and growth monitoring. Our board-certified physicians provide personalized care plans tailored to each child's unique needs. We maintain continuity of care through electronic health records and family-centered communication.
Newborn Services
Specialized newborn care includes hospital follow-up visits within 48 hours of discharge and comprehensive developmental assessments. Our providers offer breastfeeding support, jaundice monitoring, and early intervention for infants requiring special attention. We coordinate with hospital neonatal teams for high-risk deliveries.
Adolescent Health
Our adolescent health program addresses physical, emotional, and social development through confidential annual exams. Services include sports physicals, mental health screening, and guidance on nutrition, sexuality, and substance use prevention for teens aged 11-21.
Sports Medicine
Board-certified sports medicine specialists evaluate and manage sports-related injuries, providing return-to-play assessments and injury prevention strategies. Services include concussion management, sports nutrition counseling, and pre-participation physical exams for school and competitive athletes.
Lactation Support
Certified providers offer direct breastfeeding assistance and coordinate with local lactation consultants for complex cases. We address common challenges like nipple pain, low milk supply, and medication compatibility with breastfeeding through personalized consultation and follow-up care.
People
Christiana K. Akwari
Pediatrician
Board-certified pediatrician with expertise in newborn care and teen counseling. Completed residency at Seattle Children's Hospital and practiced in Clayton, NC before joining our team in 2023.
Mary F. Braithwaite
Pediatrician
Specializes in adolescent medicine and developmental pediatrics with 14 years of experience. Active member of Durham County Board of Health and fellow of American Academy of Pediatrics.
Walker Robinson
Sports Medicine Specialist
Board-certified in both pediatrics and sports medicine. Completed fellowship at Nationwide Children's Hospital. Focuses on teenage athlete development and injury prevention strategies.
Kathy A. Merritt
Behavioral Pediatrician
Specializes in behavioral pediatrics with focus on adoption-related health issues and developmental challenges. Maintains dual board certification in general pediatrics and behavioral medicine.
Shruti Nagaraj
Pediatrician
Provides comprehensive care with emphasis on preventive medicine and nutritional counseling. Completed residency at UCLA with experience in both urban and community-based clinical settings.
Questions
What services does Chapel Hill Pediatrics offer?
We provide complete pediatric care including newborn visits, annual check-ups, sports physicals, lactation support, urgent care, and specialized services for children with complex health needs.
Do you offer weekend appointments?
Yes, we have weekend hours Saturday and Sunday from 8am-12pm for both routine and urgent care visits.
Are your providers board-certified?
All our pediatricians are board-certified with additional specializations in adolescent medicine, sports medicine, and behavioral pediatrics.
How do I access after-hours care?
Our advice nurses are available Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. For urgent needs after hours, call our main line and follow the prompts for immediate assistance.
Do you accept my insurance plan?
We work with most major insurance providers. Contact our office directly to verify coverage details for your specific policy.
What lab services are available onsite?
Our CLIA-certified lab offers rapid testing for strep, flu, RSV, urinalysis, blood glucose, and complete blood counts with immediate results.
Reviews (6)
Dani Johnson
Jun 21, 2022
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This is the worst place to take your infants and children. They are slaves to big pharma. I received an email today pushing me to vaccinate my INFANT with the experimental Covid 19 shot. How can a pediatrician highly recommend an experimental 'vaccine' for infants and children who are completely unaffected by Covid. Shame on them. They care nothing for your children.
Teresa Ro
May 24, 2022
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Very pleased with Chapel Hill Peds. We have been seeing Dr. Silkstone for 3.5 years. She takes care of my two kids with exceptional care. She is dedicated, knowledgeable, caring, and thorough! Highly recommend!
Natasha Goldstein
Jan 31, 2022
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I've taken my children to Chapel Hill Peds for the last 7 years and we couldn't be happier. Dr. Mary Braithwaite is absolutely amazing, very practical but also extremely knowledgeable and on point. They take walk-ins with incredible flexibility. Overall it's an excellent practice. It would be great if they had more technological capabilities, like messaging doctors with questions. But you can call if you have a question and leave a message and they get back to you same day.
Sam N.
Dec 21, 2021
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It is frustrating that Chapel Hill Pediatrics requires an online virtual visit--for which they charge both you and your insurance--just to be able to get a COVID test for your child. We have not heard of anywhere else doing this. The virtual visit is completely perfunctory, a waste of time and effectively acts to restrict access to testing (and causes what should otherwise be a free test to cost you money). Having been through this with them a number of times (where again there is nothing you could say on that video visit to change the outcome) it is hard to draw any other conclusion than it is purely a money grab.
Giancarlo Santillo
Nov 22, 2021
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Great pediatricians. They really listen to your concerns and questions. They do not try to rush through appointments. Thank you.
Brooke M.
Oct 08, 2021
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The best pediatrician group we have experienced. Always able to get a same day appointment when our kids are sick. Every doctor and nurse we have experienced are great. Highly recommend.
