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 highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

I have wanted to be a pediatrician since I was a little girl. Interacting with children and their families, watching kids grow and making them well again are what I most value as a doctor. My personal philosophy is to always consider the whole person and to treat the patient, not the illness. I believe that parents have invaluable knowledge concerning their children and can offer great insight into what works best for them. My husband is an elementary school teacher, and we have three boys. Outside of work, I enjoy photography, hiking, biking and playing with my kids. In medical school, I was fortunate to do international mission work and hope to volunteer again as my kids grow. I am also interested in wellness promotion, including obesity prevention, promoting and supporting breastfeeding, and child abuse prevention. Dr. Terry is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Obesity in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Asthma in Children.

. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obesity in Children, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

Dr. Michelle Estes has called East Tennessee home for over 26 years. She has dedicated her medical career to providing quality and compassionate care to children. “I treat each patient the way I would want my own children to be cared for,” she says. By listening and getting to know her patients and their families, Dr. Estes can understand their individual needs and concerns to get them on the path to a speedy recovery. She says, “Kids are honest and funny, and although they can get sick quickly, they tend to recover quickly as well.” Dr. Estes sees patients in Kingsport . To schedule an appointment, please call (423) 224-3933.

. Dr. Townsend is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Croup, Viral Gastroenteritis, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, and Herpangina.

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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. Her top areas of expertise are Delayed Growth, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

. Her top area of expertise is Croup.

"Kiley Perethian, DO, started her medical career from the entry level, transitioning from a certified nursing assistant in the emergency department to the family medicine physician she is today. Dr. Perethian chose her specialty because she is passionate about preventive care and building long-lasting relationships with her patients. ""Listening to my patients is important because their thoughts, concerns and experiences are important,” Dr. Perethian says. “The more I know about my patients’ physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health, the better I can diagnose and treat their conditions.” Dr. Perethian is originally from Georgia, but she moved to the Appalachian Highlands because of the abundance of outdoor activities she and her husband enjoy.". Her top areas of expertise are Obesity and Hypertension.

Sarah Nichols, DO, always knew she wanted to help others, and found her calling in pediatrics during medical school. “I knew pediatrics was the right specialty for me because even on difficult days, I find joy in the children I help,” says Dr. Nichols. She believes her patients and their families deserve to feel truly heard and understood. A lifelong East Tennessee resident, Dr. Nichols fell in love with the Appalachian Highlands during her residency at East Tennessee State University.

. Her top areas of expertise are Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Turner Syndrome, and Mixed Gonadal Dysgenesis.

. His top area of expertise is Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

"From the early days of helping in her father's pediatric office at just 10 years old, Nicole Miller, MD, knew medicine wasn't just a profession, it was a calling. ""I can't imagine doing anything else,"" she says. ""I learned so much from my father about how to treat people. His patients adored him, and I loved seeing the relationships he built with them, their parents and eventually grandchildren. A pediatrician known for her thoughtful down-to-earth care, Dr. Miller believes in proactive medicine. ""Parents know their children best,"" she says. ""Everything starts with listening.""". Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Asthma in Children, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Herpangina.

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Amirah Daher is a Pediatrics provider in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Joseph Ley is a Pediatrics provider in Kingsport, Tennessee. His top area of expertise is Croup. Dr. Ley is currently accepting new patients.

Rodney Watson is a Pediatrics provider in Kingsport, Tennessee. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Watson is currently accepting new patients.

Kimberley Hunt is a Pediatrics provider in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Hunt is currently accepting new patients.

Frank Fischer is a Pediatrics provider in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Lisa Shockley is a Pediatrics provider in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Sarah Youssef is a Pediatrics provider in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Youssef is currently accepting new patients.

Susan Jeansonne is a Pediatrics specialist and an Emergency Medicine provider in Kingsport, Tennessee. Dr. Jeansonne is currently accepting new patients.