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Pediatric Care in Sylacauga, Chelsea & Birmingham

Pediatric Care That Grows With Your Family

At Sylacauga Pediatrics and Summit Pediatrics, our pediatricians and nurse practitioners care for newborns, children, and teens. With offices in Sylacauga, Chelsea, and Birmingham near Valleydale Road, families can find care for well-child visits, common illnesses, immunizations, school physicals, and more.

Pediatric Care in Sylacauga, Chelsea & Birmingham

Pediatric Care That Grows With Your Family

At Sylacauga Pediatrics and Summit Pediatrics, our pediatricians and nurse practitioners care for newborns, children, and teens. With offices in Sylacauga, Chelsea, and Birmingham near Valleydale Road, families can find care for well-child visits, common illnesses, immunizations, school physicals, and more.

Choose Your Pediatric Office.

Three Pediatric Offices, One Team

Choose the Sylacauga, Chelsea or Valleydale Road office most convenient for your family. Each location has its own phone number, providers, directions and office information.

Our Approach to Pediatric Care

Pediatric Care Centered on Your Child

Children change quickly, and families deserve a pediatric care team that knows how to support every stage. Our physicians and nurse practitioners provide preventive care, evaluate common childhood illnesses, and help families navigate developmental and behavioral concerns from infancy through adolescence. By getting to know each child beyond the reason for today’s visit, our team works to build lasting relationships and help parents feel informed and confident in their child’s care.

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Getting To Know The Whole Child

Dr. David Hardy believes great pediatric care means looking beyond a single symptom or appointment. Whether addressing a common childhood illness, monitoring growth and development, or managing an ongoing health concern, he considers the child's overall health and history while helping parents understand what comes next.

Making Exams Less Intimidating

Dr. Sriharsha Rallapalle, known as Dr. R, takes a thoughtful approach to caring for nervous children. He often gets down to a young child's eye level, demonstrates his stethoscope on himself, and sometimes lets them explore it before beginning an examination. These small steps can help children feel more comfortable during their pediatric visits.

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Supporting Parents Through The Unknown

With a background in neonatal nursing and firsthand experience as a mother, Emily Johnson, CRNP, understands the questions and concerns that come with raising children. Whether discussing newborn care, a sick child, or everyday health concerns, she encourages parents to ask questions and helps them understand how to care for their children with confidence.

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PEDIATRIC SERVICES

Pediatric Care From Newborn Visits Through the Teen Years

From your baby’s earliest checkups to the changing needs of school-age children and teens, explore our pediatric services, including preventive visits, sick care, immunizations, physicals, ADHD evaluations, and ongoing care.

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Why Families Choose Sylacauga Pediatrics & Summit Pediatrics

A Pediatric Team That Makes Room for Questions

Some relationships with our pediatric team span generations. Dr. David Hardy has described caring for children who are now grown and returning with children of their own. One parent we interviewed was a patient of Dr. Rekha as a child and now brings her own children to the practice.

Those relationships reflect the kind of care our team strives to provide: getting to know families, welcoming their questions, and helping them understand what comes next.

Meet Our Pediatricians & Nurse Practitioners

Meet the People Caring for Your Family

Our pediatricians and nurse practitioners bring a range of training, experience, and personal approaches to caring for children. Get to know the people behind your family’s care.

Rekha Chadalawada, MD

Rekha Chadalawada, MD

Pediatrician
Sriharsha Rallapalle, MD

Sriharsha Rallapalle, MD

Pediatrician
David Hardy, MD

David Hardy, MD

Pediatrician
Amy Wright, CRNP

Amy Wright, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

Ashley Zeigler, CRNP, CPNP-PC

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Channing Perry, FNP

Channing Perry, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner
Darlene Mathis, DNP-CRNP

Darlene Mathis, DNP, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

Emily Johnson, CRNP

Nurse Practitioner

Jordan Duffee, Neonatal NP

Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
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First Visit Information

Looking for a Pediatrician? Start Here.

Choosing a pediatrician is an important decision. Start by selecting your preferred office, then call to ask about new-patient availability, required forms, and records to bring. Dr. R. also encourages parents to write down their questions before a visit so nothing important gets forgotten.

Patient Resources & Forms

Quick Links for Current Families

Find forms, refill guidance, medical-record instructions and after-hours information without having to search the site.

Parent Experiences at Sylacauga & Summit Pediatrics

What Parents Are Saying

Hear from parents about their experiences with our providers and pediatric offices.

Sarah M. Sylacauga Patient

“Everyone at the office is kind, patient, and welcoming. The providers always take time to listen, explain what is going on, and make sure we feel comfortable before we leave.”

Jason T. Chelsea Patient

“Scheduling has always been easy, and we appreciate how attentive the team is during every visit. They answer our questions clearly and treat our children with genuine care.”

Megan R. Valleydale Patient

“We are so thankful to have compassionate pediatric care close to home. The staff makes our children feel comfortable, and we never feel rushed during appointments.”

Emily d. Valleydale Patient

“The providers are knowledgeable, reassuring, and wonderful with children. From routine checkups to sick visits, our family has consistently had a positive experience.”

Pediatrician FAQs

A Few Helpful Answers Before You Get Started

Yes. This website brings together Sylacauga Pediatrics and Summit Pediatrics, with offices in Sylacauga, Chelsea, and Birmingham near Valleydale Road. Each office has its own contact information and location details.

Start with the Sylacauga, Chelsea or Valleydale Road office that is most convenient for your family. Each location page includes its own phone number, address, directions and office-specific information.

New-patient availability can change by office, provider and appointment type. Call your preferred location to confirm current availability and next steps.

Bring any forms the office asked you to complete, insurance information if applicable, immunization or prior medical records the office requested, an up-to-date medication list and the questions you want to discuss.

Use the Patient Forms page for current forms and instructions, then follow any office-specific directions you were given.

Use the Medical Records page for current instructions. Your new office can also tell you which records should be sent before the first appointment.

Call the Sylacauga, Chelsea or Valleydale Road office directly for appointment, provider or office-specific questions. Use the Contact page when you need phone numbers, addresses or directions.

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Find the Office That Works for Your Family

Choose your pediatric office for the most direct phone number, address, directions and office-specific information.

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Pediatric Care Close to Home

Choose the Sylacauga, Chelsea or Valleydale Road office most convenient for your family. Each location page includes its phone number, address, providers, directions and other office-specific information.

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