Woodstock Pediatric Medicine

Where Patient Care is #1

By Cyndi Braun

Whether your child is sick, due for a check-up, or in need of a flu shot, Woodstock Pediatric Medicine offers quality care in an independently owned practice established more than twenty years ago.

The practices six board-certified pediatricians and two nurse practitioners treat childhood illnesses while promoting good health, wellness, and disease prevention for children through age 21.

Services include ADHD management, asthma management, pre-natal visits, vaccinations, sports/school physicals, hearing/vision screening, development screenings, nutritional management, and ear piercing.

Since weve been here so long, were able to provide long-term continuity of care, said Dr. Jordana Heaven, who has been with the practice for sixteen years. We have many parents who were our patients during their adolescent years.

Compassionate Patient Care

Doctors, nurse practitioners, and medical assistants see patients regularly over many years. Longevity of care enables doctors to build relationships with entire families.

Its nice to be able to help patients feel better, fill out their forms so they are ready for school, and talk to parents, said Dr. Rzeznik. You get attached to your grandmas and your parents and your patients.

Seeing patients regularly helps providers offer effective treatment for conditions that might either be missed or not addressed in a timely manner.

A few months ago, Nurse Practitioner Milan Wade saw a patient who was obese. She talked to the boy and his mother about the risk of diabetes and other health problems, then she encouraged the mom to create a diet and exercise plan for the whole family.

The patient came back today for a follow-up, and his weight was down seven pounds. I was so excited. The mom listened to everything Milan said. I told the mom, You just made my day! said Dr. Chinenye Iheme.

For teenagers, longevity of care ensures a strong relationship with their pediatrician, who can help them through this transitional period. When Dr. Frini Shah meets with her teenage patients, she takes the time to talk to them about how they handle the daily stresses of high school and life.

I have taken some classes in mindfulness, so I offer some aspects of that when I talk with the teens. I give them tips to help when theyre feeling anxious or stressed, said Dr. Shah. I make sure they have somebody they can talk to when theyre upset, and I talk to them about what they do when they are upset or sad or angry, how they deal with their emotions.

Dr. Thanh Tam Le finds it rewarding to care for a child over many years, particularly when the child has a complex medical history.

When you have a family with a child who is sick, and you follow the child long-term and see how the child overcomes all these challenges, its incredibly gratifying, said Dr. Le. Its rewarding to see a baby who may have been told in NICU he might never be able to talk or walk, and then he beats all those odds and goes to school and is in regular classes.

What Makes This Practice Unique?

Woodstock Pediatric Medicine offers same-day appointments and even within-the-hour appointments. The office is also open on Saturdays for all appointments.

Since the practice is independently owned, providers are actively involved in the practice, which means they can update policies and make decisions quickly, without a board of directors or bureaucracy impacting patient care.

Providers are fluent in many languages, which include French, Gujarati, Romanian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

We come from different backgrounds and bring different things to the table, said Dr. Iheme. We have a male doctor, Dr. Yates. Dr. Le is Asian and speaks Vietnamese. Im from Africa. Dr. Rzeznik is from eastern Europe. Dr. Shah is from India. Shannon Dobson, our nurse practitioner, is a hometown girl, born and raised in Woodstock."

The office takes nearly all insurance plans, including Medicaid.

We try to meet the needs of everyone in our community by providing a culturally diverse staff, multiple providers, and convenient office hours. We offer 24-hour/365-day provider phone access to address late night concerns. We stay involved in our community by stepping outside our practice walls and getting engaged in events and volunteering, said Practice Administrator Kelly Marulanda. Our number-one goal is to provide the best pediatric healthcare. We may not be the biggest, but we strive to be the best.

Providers
- Jordana Heaven, M.D.
- Chinenye Iheme, M.D.
- Thanh Tam Le, M.D.
- Adriana Rzeznik, M.D.
- Frini Shah, M.D.
- Ferdinand Yates, M.D.
- Shannon Dobson, C.P.N.P.
- Milan Wade, C.P.N.P.

Welcome New Providers

Milan Wade, C.P.N.P., grew up in Jonesboro and earned degrees at Kennesaw State University, Savannah State University, and the University of South Alabama.

As a former high school nurse, she feels especially connected to teenagers. She also has an interest in diet, nutritional issues, and obesity. When not helping patients, Milan enjoys spending time with her family, playing sports, and shopping.

I really like kids and enjoy pediatrics, said Milan, who moved to the area with her husband and two children. I am glad to be part of this practice. Everybody here has been really nice and welcoming.

Thanh Tam Le, M.D., grew up in Gwinnett County, then studied at Johns Hopkins University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the University of Cincinnati medical school. She completed her pediatric residency at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Louisiana.

Her special interest is premature babies and newborns. She is fluent in Vietnamese and Spanish. She enjoys spending time with her family and traveling to new places.

I was always interested in maternal and child health. When I was at Cincinnati, they had a wonderful childrens hospital where I was able to explore a lot of different pediatric subspecialties, said Dr. Le. That experience really solidified my decision for me, and I knew I wanted to be a pediatrician.

Woodstock Pediatric Medicine
200 Professional Way
Woodstock, GA
770-517-0250
WoodstockPeds.com

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Office Hours

Monday-Friday
8:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm
Saturday
starting at 8:00am for all appointments