- Pediatric CareWelcome to Hendersonville Pediatrics! Since 1952, our physicians and staff have served the families of Western North Carolina with offices in both Hendersonville and Brevard. Although the faces and technology have changed over the years, our committment to the highest level of patient care has remained the same. Our offices are open 364 days a year, with sick-child visits available on weekends, holidays and after hours by appointment. We look forward to making you and your children a part of our family!
- Primary CareHendersonville Pediatrics, P.A. is pleased to offer, through special arrangement, on-site behavioral health screenings and treatment services for children from newborn to 18 years of age. These services range from brief and time-limited consultations or sessions to long-term counseling services. Common presenting concerns include behavior problems (e.g., temper tantrums, oppositional behavior, anger episodes), toileting or bed wetting difficulties, sleep problems, picky eating, anxiety or stress, habit disorders (e.g., thumb sucking, nail biting, hair pulling), behavioral treatment of ADHD, depression, family conflict, school problems, sibling or peer difficulties, and many more. As your child’s medical home, this integration between primary care and behavioral health allows Hendersonville Pediatrics to care for your child on a more holistic premise. Please talk with your child’s doctor if you feel there is a need for a behavioral medicine referral or simply call and make an appointment.
- Smoking CessationScreening using a validated tool, evaluation and counseling is provided for specific behavioral conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and smoking cessation. This proactive screening and treatment can prevent harmful behaviors early in a child’s life.
- Ear InfectionsDr. Lauretta Stombaugh has been with Hendersonville Pediatrics for 8 years after completing her pediatric residency, in addition to a year as Chief Resident, at The Children’s Hospital of New Jersey. Dr. Stombaugh grew up in New York. She earned her medical degree from The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Osteopathy includes traditional medicine with additional training hours in osteopathic manipulation. This musculoskeletal approach can be used alongside traditional medicine to treat common illnesses such as ear infections, headaches or muscle spasms, when appropriate. "Dr. S" enjoys blogging for our website and leading local parenting talks. Dr. S's husband Jason is an ER Doctor at Park Ridge Hospital. They enjoy family time and hiking with their four, young kids. Dr. Stombaugh enjoys frequenting antique stores, charcoal sketching and encaustic art in her free time.
- Family PracticeDr. Elizabeth Williams grew up in Spartanburg, South Carolina and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Furman University in Greenville, SC. She received both her Master’s (M.A.) and Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology from East Tennessee State University. There, she received specialized training in integrated primary care behavioral health and worked in Pediatric and Family Medicine practices. She spent a year as a Visiting Assistant Professor at East Tennessee State University before joining the Hendersonville Pediatrics Behavioral Medicine team in January 2017. She believes that behavioral health care is for everyone, and uses scientifically validated approaches to help children, teens, and families. She works with all ages, from toddlers through graduating seniors, and especially enjoys working with teenagers. She currently accepts Medicaid, Healthchoice, BCBS, and Medcost insurances, as well as self-pay. In her spare time she enjoys running, backpacking, paper crafting and going on adventures with her two children.
- Emergency CareMost critically, consider safety. If you have any concern that your child may be at risk of hurting themselves or others, please reach out for help right away. If you believe your child may be in imminent danger, don't wait: seek support immediately. You may call the suicide prevention lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, call 911, or go to your local emergency room.
- Infectious DiseasesDr. Veresa T. Myers is a North Carolina native and joined the practice in 1997. She completed her medical degree from the University of Chapel Hill and completed her Pediatric Residency at Carolina’s Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Her special interests include infant care and infectious diseases. She has been on several mission trips to South America and the Dominican Republic where she practices her Spanish. She is married to Kevin Myers who is also an advocate for children at Compassion International. She and her husband live with their son and daughter in Brevard. Her personal interests include hiking, traveling and playing the keyboard.
- Flu ShotsTime for Flu Shots - The CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get vaccinated against flu each year. Flu vaccination reduces the burden of flu illness, hospitalization, and death and getting vaccinated could also help protect those who are more vulnerable to serious flu illness, like babies and young children.
- ImmunizationsParents obviously play a huge role in partnering with their child’s pediatrician to ensure proper immunization. It can get complicated keeping straight which vaccinations are recommended for which ages. Normally, any scheduled vaccinations are administered and reviewed at your child’s well child check. We encourage you to contact our office at any time you have questions concerning your child’s immunization history or schedule. Please note that immunization history records can now be accessed directly by you through our patient portal. If you’ve not already registered for this valuable service please call our office.
- Autism
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)We are able to see new patients without prior records for acute illnesses only. We ask that your child’s records be transferred to our office prior to any routine well checks, ADHD or behavioral assessments or other medication management visits.
- Depression
- Mental HealthDid you know that May 1-7 is Children’s Mental Health Week, and the month of May is Mental Health Awareness Month?
- Behavioral HealthHendersonville Pediatrics is proud to provide holistic care of your child by offering on-site Behavioral Health Services.. These services can be brief and time-limited consultations or long-term counseling services. Common presenting concerns include behavior problems (e.g., temper tantrums, oppositional behavior, anger episodes), toileting or bed wetting difficulties, sleep problems, picky eating, anxiety or stress, habit disorders (e.g., thumb sucking, nail biting, hair pulling), behavioral treatment of ADHD, depression, family conflict, school problems, sibling or peer difficulties, and many more. Please talk with your child’s doctor if you feel there is a need for a behavioral medicine referral.
- Anxiety
- Sports MedicineParticipation in school and most organized sports requires that children have a yearly physical. Your child’s well child exam will meet these requirements. We have most local school and sports forms on file in our office. Be sure to notify your doctor and nurse at the start of your visit if a completed and signed form is needed.
- AllergiesFounded by the late Gletcher Raiford M.D. Hendersonville Pediatrics opened its doors in downtown Hendersonville on 7th Ave in 1952. Hendersonville Pediatrics was the first institution to offer night and weekend clinic in the area as well as use electronic medical records. As our business grew it soon became evident that we needed a second office. Dr. Wells oversaw the satellite office located in the Water Oaks Suites in downtown Brevard. Dr. Wells and Dr. Volk worked there several days a week while still seeing patients in Hendersonville. Eventually the Water Oaks office permanently relocated to where we are today, Medical Park Drive. Over the years, our practice has modernized our facilities, has added in house lab services, and now offers a wide variety of health care services such as behavioral counseling, allergy testing, and nutritional experts.