We see patients from birth to 21 years of age
Formerly known as Hammad, Platner, & Charles-May MD, we are excited to transition to our new name Old Fourth Ward Pediatrics. Dr. W. David Hammad, Dr. Robert Platner, and Dr. Becca Philipsborn staff the office. Our 3 board certified physicians maintain hospital privileges at Atlanta Medical Center and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The office also employs certified pediatric nurse practitioner Tennisha Williams CPNP, and physician's assistant Michelle Davis-Watts PAC. Services provided:
Well care - newborn exam, physicals, ("checkups"), sports exams, vaccinations, hearing & vision screens, developmental screens, TB skin testing, ear piercing
Sick visits within the realm of general pediatrics including but not limited to evaluation and treatment of children with fever, colic, jaundice, pink eye, croup, eczema, urinary tract infections, headache, ringworm, ear infections, sore throat, asthma, allergies, skin problems, behavior problems, Attention Deficit, adolescent medicine, GI problems, prematurity, developmental issues, chest pain, growth problems, endocrine problems, musculo-skeletal issues and more. Lab Services
In office: hemoglobin, urinalysis, rapid strep, rapid influenza screen, mono test, pregnancy test, blood sugar, lipid panel
At Quest Diagnostics or Labcorp: Lead screening, allergy testing, blood count, iron studies, comprehensive metabolic panel, thyroid tests, celiac screen, bilirubin, STD screening, drug screen, and much more
We refer to pediatric subspecialists affiliated with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
