We’re excited to kick off our partnership with Pediatric Associates to offer you an exclusive Q&A opportunity.

Follow this link to submit your question for the chance to have it answered by baby expert Dr. Brandy Gheesling.

On Aug. 1, check back on the SouthernMamas Facebook page for the video of Dr. Gheesling answering your questions!

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Attention expectant parents.

Pediatrics Associates of Savannah invites you to a free “Baby Basics” class at 6PM Thursday July 12 2018.

This class is FREE to expectant families (but reservations requested).

Come join Dr Brandy Gheesling (pictured here). Held after office hours the first Thursday of each month, at the Waters Ave location. Space will be limited, so to register or for more information about the class please email BabyBasics@pedsav.com or call  (912) 355-2462.

Classes are offered on the first Thursday of each month at 6pm at Pediatrics Associates of Savannah main office (4600 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA).

New Pediatric Associates Web site

Pediatric Associates of Savannah has a brand new and improved Web site! Check it out at pedsav.com.

New to the area & in need of a pediatrician? Pediatric Associates of Savannah has offices in Savannah, the Islands and Pooler. Learn more here.

Stay connected with Pediatric Associates of Savannah & informed about children’s health news, by ‘liking’ Pediatric Associates of Savannah on Facebook here.

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Coastal Pediatrics in Savannah & Pooler welcomes a new pediatrician to their team: Dr. Richard S. Callan, Jr.

Don’t forget to schedule your child’s back to school check-up. This would be a great opportunity to meet Dr. Callan!

Coastal Pediatrics has offices in Savannah and Pooler. Call 353-7744 to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Callan received his undergraduate degree in 2009 from the University of Georgia with a B.S. in Biology, graduating Cum Laude. In 2015, he graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine and received his M.D. There, he was elected into the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism Honor Society. He completed his pediatric residency in 2018 at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia, where he was awarded Intern of the Year as well as the Deborah Sims Fulmer, M.D. Resident Excellence in Teaching award.

Originally from Augusta, Georgia, Dr. Callan and his wife, Katherine, have lived in Savannah for the past 7 years. They look forward to raising their young daughter, Caroline, near the coast.

Learn more about Coastal Pediatrics here.

Coastal Pediatrics- Savannah
2 Wheeler Street
Savannah, GA 31405

Coastal Pediatrics- Pooler
1000 Towne Center Blvd
Building 1000B
Pooler, GA 31322

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Summer appointments @ Pooler Pediatric Dentistry  are going, going…but not quite gone.

Call today to schedule: (912) 376-9296

Dr. Carla G. Stappenbeck is a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist with degrees from Harvard University and the University of Maryland and a certificate from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. She is excited to be serving Chatham and the surrounding counties.

Pooler Pediatric Dentistry
120 Towne Center Drive, Suite 500
Pooler, GA 31322
912-376-9296
Email: frontdesk@poolerpd.com

Why choose a pediatric dentist versus a general dentist who treats children?

As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Carla has an extra two years of specialized training (residency) after dental school and is dedicated to the oral health of children from infancy through the teenage years, including those with special health care needs. As a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, she has voluntarily undergone vigorous written and oral exams, which demonstrate specialized knowledge and skill. In order to maintain her certification, she must complete yearly continuing education requirements to stay up-to-date with developments in both technology and patient care.

Dr. Carla is fluent in both English and Spanish (Se Habla Español).

Learn more here.

Stay connected by ‘liking’ Pooler Pediatric Dentistry on Facebook here. 

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Summer Speech Therapy

Summer is a great time for private speech therapy services!

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire on Wilmington Island is happy to help continue your child’s therapy progress through the school summer break. They are flexible with their time slots, making therapy convenient to busy families.

To make an appointment, please contact The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire: 912 235 2166

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A new speech therapist is joining the team @ The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire on Wilmington Island in Savannah.

The team at the Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire is growing. They are so happy to introduce their new speech pathologist, Abby Stuckey CCC-SLP.

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire therapists are all nationally certified and state licensed with experience working with children of all ages. Abby is very excited to get started at TSCCE.

To make an appointment, please contact  The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire @ 912 235 2166

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Attention expectant parents.

Pediatrics Associates of Savannah invites you to a free “Baby Basics” class at 6PM on the first Thursday of each month.

This class is FREE to expectant families (but reservations requested).

Come join Dr Brandy Gheesling (pictured here). Held after office hours the first Thursday of each month, at the Waters Ave location. Space will be limited, so to register or for more information about the class please email BabyBasics@pedsav.com or call  (912) 355-2462.

Classes are offered on the first Thursday of each month at 6pm at Pediatrics Associates of Savannah main office (4600 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA).

New Pediatric Associates Web site

Pediatric Associates of Savannah has a brand new and improved Web site! Check it out at pedsav.com.

New to the area & in need of a pediatrician? Pediatric Associates of Savannah has offices in Savannah, the Islands and Pooler. Learn more here.

Stay connected with Pediatric Associates of Savannah & informed about children’s health news, by ‘liking’ Pediatric Associates of Savannah on Facebook here.

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Do you have concerns about your child’s speech/language development, but have a busy schedule?

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire on Wilmington Island in Savannah can help.

The therapists at The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire are happy to provide services at your child’s daycare or preschool. They also have a very flexible schedule at their office on Wilmington Island.

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire on Wilmington Is. can work with your family’s schedule.

To make an appointment, please contact our office- 912 235 2166.

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Summer Services

Summer is a great time for private speech therapy services.

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire on Wilmington Island in Savannah is happy to help continue your child’s therapy progress through the school summer break. They are flexible with their time slots, making therapy convenient to busy families.

To make an appointment, please contact their office: 912 235 2166.

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Feeding Issues

Is your child a picky eater? Are mealtimes stressful?

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire in Savannah can help! Their therapists can evaluate your child’s oral motor abilities and determine if there are any sensitivities.

To make an appointment, please contact their office: 912-235-2166

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire on Wilmington Island is now accepting new referrals.

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The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire in Savannah is In-Network for most insurance, including:

Medicaid, Amerigroup, Peach State, Care Source, Aetna, Cigna, BC/BS, Tricare, etc.

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire in Savannah would be happy to look into your therapy coverage.

Please contact their office: 912 235 2166

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire on Wilmington Island is now accepting new referrals.

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Convenient Service Locations

Speech therapy on Wilmington Island! No need to drive across town for speech therapy services.

The therapists at The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire in Savannah are available to provide treatment at their office location on Wilmington Island, or at daycares/private preschools. The goal is to make speech therapy services more convenient for families with busy schedules.

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire on Wilmington Island is now accepting new referrals. Please contact their office at 912 235 2166.

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Impact of Hearing Issues/Ear Infections

Do you have concerns about your child’s hearing? Do they have a history or ear infections?

Your child may not be hearing well if they are: not following directions well, often ask for repetition of what you said, respond slowly or don’t respond when spoken to, or having trouble paying attention.

Persistent ear infections can have major impacts on your child hearing due to fluid in the middle ear.

Imagine if you were trying to hear something underwater- That is what it might sound like to your child. This can affect their acquisition of speech and language.

Once the ear infections are treated, the therapists at The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire on Wilmington Island in Savannah can help assess and treat any speech/language delays.

To schedule an evaluation, please contact The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire at 912 235 2166

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Articulation 

Is it difficult to understand your child’s speech? Are there certain sounds that your child struggle with?

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire on Wilmington Is. in Savannah can help!

The Speech Clinic’s therapists can complete a full articulation evaluation, assessing each speech sound, and the results will help determine if therapy is needed. The Speech Clinic’s therapists are equipped with strategies to work on any erred speech sound.

To schedule an evaluation, please contact our office: 912-235-2166

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire
315 Johnny Mercer Blvd, Suite D
Wilmington Island
Savannah, GA 31410
912.235.2166
email: TSCCoastalEmpire@gmail.com

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Attention Pooler parents. Coastal Pediatrics is now open in Pooler in addition to their Savannah location.

The practice is located on Towne Center Boulevard near another Pooler parents’ favorite – Pooler Pediatric Dentistry.

About Coastal Pediatrics 

Dr. Dudley Stone, Dr. Melissa Behm, Dr. Kelsey Alexander, Dr. Matt Wilson, Jessica Glover, FNP, and Kathryn Campbell, CPNP appreciate the opportunity to provide your child with the highest quality pediatric care.

From their child-friendly exam rooms to their helpful and courteous reception staff, the crew at Coastal Pediatrics tried to think of every detail to make your visit to their office as pleasant as possible!

Additionally, they promise to offer superior and professional customer service. Coastal Pediatrics is confident that you will find the staff courteous, friendly and willing to help in every way possible.

Their themed exam rooms, bubble-blowing nurses, and treasure chest for shot visits help make a trip to the doctor as fun as possible! They’re excited to welcome you to the Coastal Pediatrics family!

Coastal Pediatrics has offices in Savannah and Pooler. Call 353-7744 to schedule an appointment.

Coastal Pediatrics would also love to meet you for a free prenatal consult.

Learn more here.

Coastal Pediatrics- Savannah
2 Wheeler Street
Savannah, GA 31405

Coastal Pediatrics- Pooler
1000 Towne Center Blvd
Building 1000B
Pooler, GA 31322

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Pragmatic Language Delays/Autism

Autism spectrum disorder refers to a range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication, as well as by unique strengths and differences. The therapists @ The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire on Wilmington Island in Savannah can help assess and treat many of these developmental areas.

The term “spectrum” reflects the wide variation in challenges and strengths possessed by each person with autism. It is important that each person receives an in-depth evaluation and personalized therapy goals to receive the most success. The Speech Clinic’s therapists have experience with children at all levels on the spectrum and take pride in making therapy as functional for the family as possible.

To schedule an evaluation, please call 912 235 2166.

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire
315 Johnny Mercer Blvd, Suite D
Wilmington Island
Savannah, GA 31410
912.235.2166
email: TSCCoastalEmpire@gmail.com

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