Asheville’s #1 Child and Family Photographer shares the definitive list of the very Best Pediatricians in Asheville

There were 2,399 babies born in Asheville, North Carolina in 2022 (according to the latest census data). It would stand to reason that there were at least as many live births in the years since that last census with so many new families putting down roots in Asheville and it’s surrounding mountain towns! As an Asheville local, born and raised in the mountains of WNC and a mother myself, it would make sense for me to share helpful, insider information on the Best Asheville Pediatricians to help inform your choices for Pediatric Care for your children in Asheville, North Carolina!

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French Broad Pediatrics – Voted #1 among Best Asheville Pediatricians

If you’re in the market for Patient Centered Medical Care from Experienced Pediatricians, then you’re gonna love French Broad Pediatrics! They’re best known around town for providing outstanding healthcare for your children, striving to do it through partnering with you with an incredible emphasis being placed on listening, educating and empowering you in your medical choices.

Founding Pediatrician, Dr. John Templeton teamed up with Dr. Lauren Keely Carlisle (who was named BEST PEDIATRICIAN IN ASHEVILLE by The Mountain Express), Dr. Kristina Beardsley, Dr. Rachel Mifflin, Holly Mason, NP, Molly McDonough-Leota, NP, and Camellia Austn, NP. Together, the team is proud to provide nurturing pediatric care to children and families from all over Asheville, Buncombe County, and all points North from their office in North Asheville. They pride themselves on being a thorough and complete medical home for their patients. They strive to manage many special needs patients from diagnosis through every step of treatment, as well as seamless communication to your other doctors.  More of your child’s care will occur under one roof than ever before and nothing will come between you and your child’s health.

You can schedule an appointment at French Broad Pediatrics on their website (linked here for your convenience), by calling the Merrimon Avenue office at 828-348-8232.

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Mountain Area Pediatric Associates – Also voted among the Best Asheville Pediatricians

Mountain Area Pediatrics (MAPA) transitioned from being a dream to a reality when Dr. J. Bennett Bailey started the practice in 1980. Dr. Bailey (Dr. Ben as he is known by his patients and countless others who adore him) strived to provide personalized, thoughtful, compassionate care to his patients. Dr. Ben always took time to listen and many have said that “Dr. Ben is worth the wait because I know that when he is with my child, my child is the only thing in this world during the very special visit.” Since 1980, more than 60,000 children have passed through the doors of MAPA. Carrying the torch passed on by Dr. Ben, Mountain Area Pediatric Associates’ own Dr. Brian O’Donnell was named Best of WNC in the Pediatricians category in 2023!

Appointment times are available daily for a variety of needs including Newborn Visits, Well Child Visits, Hospital Follow-ups, Behavior Consultations (including diagnosing and management of ADD/ADHD), Nutrition and Exercise Counseling, Asthma and Same Day Sick Visits. As part of their advanced care team, they have a group of telephone triage nurses, including RN’s and LPN’s, who are available to speak to you about the health of your child via telephone to help with unexpected late evening or early morning issues when the office is closed. One of MAPA’s physicians is always on call and the triage service has direct access to them if needed.

You can learn more about Mountain Area Pediatric Associates on their website, located here: MAPA or by calling their central Asheville office at 828.254.4337 for an appointment.

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Community Family Practice – The practice that I personally chose for my son’s pediatric care before he was born!

Choosing a pediatrician when you’re pregnant with your first child is such a big decision. I wanted a pediatrician who would listen to my concerns and opinions, educate me when needed and would also respect my choices as it pertained to my son’s pediatric care. I asked around among the Asheville mamas and heard so many rave reviews for Community Family Practice! I scheduled a consultation appointment with Dr. Livingston and immediately felt comforted by her gentle demeanor, knowledge and expertise as well as her ability to listen to my concerns and respect my opinions and medical choices for my baby. When my baby was about a year old, he started a half day / day care and I immediately started picking up every virus he brought home, so it became clear that it would make more sense for me to also become a patient at Community Family for ease / convenience when we were both sick! We’ve been with Community Family Practice for seven years now and I have continually been impressed, over all these years with Dr. Livingston!

Since 1989, Community Family Practice has been dedicated to comprehensive, personalized health care for the entire family – from before birth through the senior years. They encourage patients to ask questions and to take an active role in their health care. They are interested not only in helping you heal from illness, but also in keeping you well. They have very loyal patients who know that they genuinely care for them. Frequently, several generations of the same family return for medical care with Community Family Practice.

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