Pediatricians in Columbus, GA
18 pediatricians listed in Columbus: 6 practices and clinics and 12 pediatricians listed individually.
Short answer
Source: CMS NPI registry (NPPES). Data as of September 2026. Public records, not yet confirmed by each provider. How we build this directory
Yes Can Medicaid cover your pregnancy in Georgia?Can Medicaid cover your pregnancy in Georgia?
Georgia Medicaid covers pregnancy for incomes up to 225% of the federal poverty level (limits as of January 2026).
Practices, clinics and hospitals (6)
Source: CMS Birthing-Friendly hospitals. Data as of July 2026.
Rivertown Pediatrics
Clinic or medical group · 9 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Cheryl Carroll, Erik Heiss, Jamie Castle and 6 more
2416 Capstone Ct, Columbus, GA 31909
(706) 327-1281Pediatrics at Brookstone Centre
Clinic or medical group · 2 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Neha Potini, Veronica Manka
2001 Brookstone Centre Pkwy, Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 571-9699Mercymed of Columbus
Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here
Pediatricians: Amber Dodgen
3702 2nd Avenue, Columbus, GA 31904
(706) 507-9209Azalea Pediatrics
Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here
Pediatricians: Amy Brown
6801 River Rd Ste 401, Columbus, GA 31904
(762) 208-5025Columbus Children's Clinic
Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here
Pediatricians: Shilpa Vernekar
1546 10th Ave Ste a, Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 322-5526Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown
Hospital · 3 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: David Flowers, Janetta Kelly, N. Bande Mangaliso Virgil
710 Center Street, Columbus, GA 31901
(706) 571-1000Pediatricians listed individually (12)
Shown by city and phone. The NPI registry lists no practice organization at their address, so call to ask where they see patients.
- Chad Kritzberger (706) 571-9699 Claim listing
- Christy McKay (706) 221-7139 Claim listing
- Dana Gilbert (706) 660-2932 Claim listing
- Donna Yeiser (706) 221-4602 Claim listing
- Ece Baris (706) 289-8400 Claim listing
- Hampton Vernon (706) 660-2932 Claim listing
- Jackson Montrym (706) 596-8667 Claim listing
- John Mate-Kole (571) 331-5310 Claim listing
- Leopoldo Maldonado (706) 322-1700 Claim listing
- Praveen Singh (706) 660-2932 Claim listing
- Shuan Chen (706) 660-2932 Claim listing
- Terilyn Perry (706) 660-1200 Claim listing
How to choose a pediatrician before the baby arrives
Choose before your due date, so the practice is set before the first newborn checkup. Three things to do in Columbus:
Book a prenatal visit
The AAP recommends a prenatal visit with the pediatrician for first-time parents, parents at high risk, and anyone who asks for one. Ask whether the practice offers one, and use it to ask about office hours, after-hours calls and sick visits.Check your insurance network
Call the number on your insurance card, or use your plan's directory, to confirm the practice is in network, and ask how long you have to add the baby to your plan after the birth. If your baby will be on Medicaid or CHIP, ask the practice whether it takes it. InsureKidsNow.gov links to each state's program for children (1-877-543-7669). On Medicaid for the pregnancy? See pregnancy Medicaid in Georgia.Plan the hospital newborn visit
The AAP says every newborn should have an evaluation after birth, then a checkup 3 to 5 days after birth. Ask the practice whether its doctors see newborns at the hospital where you plan to deliver, and if not, who does the exam there and how the records reach the practice. Compare with OB-GYNs in Columbus and hospitals with labor and delivery in Columbus.
Sources: AAP and Bright Futures, Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care (updated February 2025); InsureKidsNow.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Frequently asked questions
How many pediatricians are in Columbus, GA?
As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 29 pediatricians in Columbus, GA: 17 at 6 practices, clinics and hospitals, and 12 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.
Which pediatricians in Columbus, GA take Medicaid?
The NPI registry doesn't record which insurance a practice takes, so we can't say which ones do. Call the office, or search your Medicaid or CHIP plan's provider directory. InsureKidsNow.gov (1-877-543-7669) links to Georgia's Medicaid and CHIP program for children.
Are these pediatricians accepting new patients?
The NPI registry doesn't say whether a practice is taking new patients, so call the office to check, and ask how soon after the birth you can book the first newborn visit.
When should I choose a pediatrician?
Before your due date. The AAP recommends a prenatal visit with the pediatrician for first-time parents and a newborn checkup 3 to 5 days after birth, so the practice should be set before the baby comes home.
How do I choose a pediatrician?
Book a prenatal visit if the practice offers one, confirm it's in your insurance network or takes your baby's Medicaid or CHIP plan, and ask whether its doctors see newborns at the hospital where you plan to deliver.
What care is listed in Columbus, GA?
- In this directory, Columbus, GA has 5 doulas, 3 lactation consultants, 7 midwives, 2 hospitals with labor and delivery, 27 OB-GYNs and 18 pediatricians (NPI registry, September 2026; CMS hospital data, July 2026).
Which Birthing-Friendly hospitals are near Columbus?
- Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Columbus, GA under 1 mile
- St Francis Hospital- Emory Healthcare Columbus, GA about 3 miles
- The East Alabama Healthcare Authority Opelika, AL about 27 miles
Straight-line distance from the middle of Columbus. The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation (July 2026) means a hospital reports taking part in a maternity care quality program; it isn't a rating.