. Dr. Russi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. His top areas of expertise are Increased Head Circumference, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Chromosome 8p Deletion, and Chromosome 6q Duplication.

. Dr. Snyder is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Increased Head Circumference.

. Dr. Gibson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Diarrhea.

. Dr. Mills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Streptococcal Group A Infection, Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, and Vascular Birthmark.

. Dr. Kitchens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Herpangina.

. Dr. Macariola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. His top areas of expertise are H Influenzae Meningitis, Bacterial Meningitis, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, and Lyme Disease.

I will never forget my Aunt Mary. When I was eight years old she was about 14 and she was a big dancer. She started having trouble walking and dancing and it turned out to be due to a complication from measles. By the time she was 15, she was wheelchair-bound and tube-fed and my grandmother was taking care of her. She died eight years later from a complication of pneumonia. During the years she was sick, I helped take care of her when I visited and that’s when I decided I was going to be a nurse. My dad asked me, “Why don’t you be a doctor?” So, while I was in high school I did some rotations in pediatrics offices. Then after high school I signed on with the Air Force, and I became a doctor. When I was deciding on my specialty, I knew I would work with kids - never even thought about adult medicine. One of the things that’s unique to pediatrics is that we can’t listen to many of our patients because they’re non-verbal. Even if they can talk it’s difficult for kids to characterize pain and that sort of thing. So it’s important to listen to the parents. They obviously know their child best. Another thing that’s different from adult medicine is that when a kid is sick they have to be seen that day. You can’t wait three weeks for an appointment. That’s the reason we have both a night-time and a weekend clinic. It’s convenient for working parents, too. I am particularly interested in childhood obesity. With the high rate of obesity here in Tennessee obesity is common in many of our patients. I also think every kid should have their own doctor – someone who they know well enough to say, “Hi Dr. Marlow!” when they see me in Walmart. When I’m not treating patients, I love to run and to work out. Our family also likes to hike. And I’m a big University of Florida fan (Go ‘Gators!). That’s where I went to undergrad and medical school. When my husband and I both retired from the Air Force we decided to settle here even though we didn’t have any ties to the area. The weather is good, it’s really pretty, the town is not too small or too big and the people are very friendly. It’s been a good fit for our family. Dr. Marlow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

. Dr. Ledes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. His top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Delayed Growth, Croup, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

. Dr. Gage is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Delayed Growth, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Ricardo Caicedo is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Caicedo has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. His top areas of expertise are Gastroschisis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Caicedo is currently accepting new patients.

Lay Cheng is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Cheng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Cheng is currently accepting new patients.

Lisa Summers is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Summers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Lactose Intolerance, Malnutrition, and Protein Deficiency. Dr. Summers is currently accepting new patients.

I would consider myself a “Tri-Cities girl,” growing up in Bristol, moving to Johnson City for medical school and now practicing in Kingsport. A lot of my training took place at our own Niswonger Children’s Hospital. Having family nearby and enjoying small groups of friends are some of my favorite things about living in a small town. I have always gravitated toward pediatrics, then with clinical rotations in medical school, I knew for sure. The interaction with infants, kids and teenagers, the mixture of patients who are sick and well, and the spectrum of care in pediatrics are all things I enjoy within this specialty. It is also incredibly rewarding to see my patients grow and get well quickly, and I am able to form meaningful bonds with their families. The benefit of bringing your child to Mountain States Medical Group Pediatrics – Kingsport is that we are all mothers, so we get it. That’s why we offer extended evening and weekend hours. I have a 4-year-old daughter and a 2-year-old son, and when I’m not chasing them around, I enjoy running. Dr. Rose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Jason Dranove is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Dranove is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. His top areas of expertise are Hirschsprung Disease, Neurogenic Bowel, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, and Bowel Incontinence. Dr. Dranove is currently accepting new patients.

Mary Rogers is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Malnutrition, Hirschsprung Disease, and Total Intestinal Aganglionosis. Dr. Rogers is currently accepting new patients.

Jacob Hartz is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Cardiologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Hartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. His top areas of expertise are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), High Cholesterol, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Hartz is currently accepting new patients.

. Dr. Abuali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Cerebral Hypoxia, Delayed Growth, and Obesity.

Rajesh Solanki is a Pediatrics provider in Lincolnton, North Carolina. Dr. Solanki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. His top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth and Jaundice. Dr. Solanki is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Kelly is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Hirschsprung Disease, and Delayed Growth. Dr. Kelly is currently accepting new patients.

Originally from El Salvador, Dr. Alfaro Cruz has loved science and children since she was a teenager. At 18, she made rounds with her pediatrician, observing malnourished children gain strength and vitality from the caring medical treatment they received. Now, as a pediatric gastroenterologist, she helps kids achieve the best quality of life possible as they battle an illness or chronic disease. As an ETSU Health clinician, Dr. Alfaro Cruz also serves as a faculty member of ETSU's Quillen College of Medicine. Dr. Alfaro Cruz knows listening to her young patients and their families fosters trust. When parents leave her office, she wants them to know they have a loyal ally who will advocate for their child. Dr. Cruz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Delayed Growth. Her top areas of expertise are Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastritis, and Indigestion.