At Associates In Pediatrics it is our sincere desire to give your child the best health care possible.
We provide pediatric and adolescent care including sick and well child care, minor emergencies, and sports physicals with professional and friendly service.
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BEFORE YOUR VISIT
Insurance & billing information, and important patient forms.
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We accept most major insurance providers. Click here to see if your carrier is in our network.
THE ASSOCIATES IN PEDIATRICS TEAM
Tamara Sutherland MD, FAAP
Tamara Sutherland MD, FAAP
Dr. Sutherland received her medical degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine in 2000. She moved to Richmond, Virginia to attend Virginia Commonwealth University’s Medical College of Virginia where she completed her Pediatric Internship and Residency. She is designated as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Sutherland joined Associates in Pediatrics in July 2003, three years after Keith Derco, MD founded the practice. She has been a physician owner since 2006. After Dr. Derco retired in 2017, Dr. Sutherland became the senior partner at Associates in Pediatrics.
Dr. Sutherland has received awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics for exceeding the standard requirements for Continuing Medical Education. She has also been highlighted in the Top Docs issue of Richmond Magazine in April of 2012. Her passion for pediatrics includes newborn care, asthma, ADHD, and wellness of her patients.
Health and fitness is a priority inside and outside of the office for Dr Sutherland. She is an active member of the Shady Grove YMCA where she has served on the Board of Management for several years. At the Y, she has served on the Executive Committee and was the chair of the Healthy Living Committee. Dr. Sutherland has been working to promote exercise, health, and nutrition in our patients as well as our community. She has personally averaged two marathons per year since 2010 and has competed in the Boston Marathon every year since 2012.
Dr. Sutherland enjoys reading, travelling, teaching, and spending time outdoors. She loves the beach and visiting family. She cherishes the everyday busy life with her husband, two children, and labradoodle.
Tamara A. Charity Brown, MD, FAAP Associates in Pediatrics
Tamara A. Charity Brown, MD, FAAP Associates in Pediatrics
Tamara Charity-Brown, MD is a physician owner at Associates in Pediatrics. She brings almost 20 years of experience in the field of Pediatrics. In addition to her medicalnexpertise, she is the mother of four children, and brings a practical side to helping parents raise healthy, happy, children.
Dr. Charity-Brown is a proud “Double Hoo”. She graduated of the University of Virginia with an Echols Interdisciplinary degree with concentrations in biology, environmental science and women's’ studies. She completed her medical degree at the University four years later. Dr. Charity-Brown then moved to Richmond, Virginia to start her Pediatric residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College of Virginia. In her practice, she focuses on newborn care and breastfeeding, ADHD, and asthma.
Dr. Charity-Brown has been married for over twenty years to Carlos Brown, with whom they have four children ranging in age from college to elementary school. In her free time she enjoys travel, Pinterest browsing, and spending time with family. She serves on several boards in the community that focus on improving the lives of young people in the Richmond community and beyond.
Charlotte (Bibbee) Vellenoweth, MD, FAAP Associates in Pediatrics
Charlotte (Bibbee) Vellenoweth, MD, FAAP Associates in Pediatrics
Dr. Charlotte (Bibbee) Vellenoweth joined Associates in Pediatrics in August 2017. "Dr. V," as we call her, is a native of West Virginia. She graduated from West Virginia University with a BS in Exercise Physiology and went on to earn her MD degree from WVU as well. Let's Go Mountaineers!! In 2014, she moved to Columbia, South Carolina to complete her pediatric residency at Palmetto Health (now Prisma) Children's Hospital. She now resides in Montpelier, Virginia with her husband, John Vellenoweth, and their two dogs, Archer and Alice. She enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors, gardening, reading, yoga and cheering on the Collegiate track team (where her husband coaches pole vault)!
Sean O'Boyle MD, MS, FAAP
Sean O'Boyle MD, MS, FAAP
Dr. O'Boyle received his medical degree from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in 2017. He then went on to do his residency training in pediatrics at Emory University. He is a proud alumnus of The University of Notre Dame where he completed his undergraduate degree, and he also has a Masters degree in Physiology from the University of Cincinnati. Dr. O'Boyle is particularly interested in sports medicine within the field of pediatrics.
In addition to medicine, Dr. O'Boyle's interests include running, watching his favorite sports teams (Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Atlanta Braves), enjoying live music, reading, and traveling. A native of rural Georgia, he is excited to be moving to Richmond with his wife, who is a Richmond native andfellow pediatrician.
Alissa Fulkerson
Alissa Fulkerson
Carleigh Jack
Carleigh Jack
Kirstie McNeal
Kirstie McNeal
Mindy Rynders
Mindy Rynders
Brooke Thon
Brooke Thon
Jasmine Yancey
Jasmine Yancey
ABOUT APPOINTMENTS AND OFFICE VISITS
We are currently accepting new patients. Please call ahead to obtain an appointment or speak with a receptionist.
Same day appointments available:
To avoid cross contamination a separate waiting area is available for well and sick children.
We are not currently using our waiting room to allow for proper social distancing – please park and call the number on the signs in front of the office (804-364-4400) to check-in.
Due to COVID, we are seeing all of our good visits inside and the majority of our sick visits either in our COVID-designated sick room (which is cleaned thoroughly after every patient visit) or outside in your car. Exceptions to this are at the physician’s discretion.
All of our doctors and most of our staff members have already received both doses of the COVID vaccine.
No walk-ins:
24 hours notice is required if you need to change your appointment.
Visits:
Please arrive five minutes before appointment time to fill out paperwork. We require that you provide a current
insurance card; a picture id; co-pays or account balances are due at check in. If you’re child suffers from a complex issue, please advise the office personnel
when making your appointment so that we may appropriate more time for your visit. If you are late for your appointment, you may be asked to reschedule.
Well child exams and sports physicals:
We will need your current immunization record & information on any ongoing medical treatment or condition. Please try to make these appointments
2 months in advance as slots fill up quickly. If you are late for your appointment, you may be asked to reschedule.
We have been at this practice for over 16 years with three children, throughout all the ages and stages of their lives.... We love each of the physicians and owe so much gratitude for their kindness and excellent care. An amazing fit for our family.read more
Have had exceptional care from our primary doctor, Dr. Kancitis, as well as from other providers in the practice. She... is evidence-based, very current, and provides comprehensive, caring service. 100% recommendread more
We have been seeing Dr. Charity Brown for many years now and she is absolutely great!!! We highly recommend her... services. However, there are a couple of issues:1. The wait time is something that they don’t care about. Almost always more than half hour!!! Today, after many years of tolerating this, I did provide my feedback at the clinic. Unfortunately, the person noting it down did not seem to want engage or know more about the issue. Why this apathy? Is our time not important?2. Also, I wish the nurses take more effort in making sure they pronounce the name properly. We are in 2021 and this is a racially diverse area. “Cannot be bothered” attitude about how we address patients is quite unsettling!Thanksread more
Due to relocating I was in need of finding a new pediatrician for my children. After our visit, it was confirmed that I... made the right choice. Everyone was helpful and Dr. Sutherland was very knowledgeable and pleasant.read more
Dr. Tamara Sutherland has been my children’s Doctor since birth 13 yrs and not once has she or the team members at... Associates in Pediatrics let me down. I love the way she answers questions and the way she genuinely cared about my children’s health.read more
Great doctors that really listen to you and help when needed have seen all 3 at some point in the 21 years we have been... going there starting with my little brother then my 2 kids.. they are amazing and Dr.Charity-Brown is so helpful with my son who is adhd wouldn't go anywhere else🥰🥰read more
We have used Huguenot Pediatrics for 22 years now, and I always recommend them to everyone that asks! They are kind,... thoroughly knowledgeable, and very patient. They take their time with each and every patient, no matter the reason for the appointment, so they do tend to run behind. But they take their time with each and every patient - I’ll wait for that kind of care! I’m sorry my children are aging out of the practice!read more
My children get excited about seeing Dr. Charity-Brown and my oldest does not want to venture to another doctor as an... adult because her care is so personalized! All of the staff show genuine love and adoration for children and parents that it makes my hour long trips worth it. Lastly, the care provided does not give reason for many visits and someone is always available!read more
So far so good!Front desk was patient to give me the needed information and doctor Tamara sounded very sweet and... caring. The nurses also did great with my daughter trying to distract and give her a lot of compliments. I appreciate it.read more
Dr. Tamara Charity- Brown and her nurse Jasmine are very professional. In addition, to caring for my kids needs they... are very personal, engage with the kids/parents and truly build that relationship with the patients. This is why I continue to come to her since 2008 (first child born). They are very polite and will always go that extra mile to care for my kids.read more
We love our pediatrician! Dr. Sutherland is the best. The whole practice is friendly and caring. We are always able to... get a sick appointment when needed or talk with a nurse quickly. I would highly recommend them to anyone.read more
My husband and I could not be more happy with our choice to use Associates In Pediatrics to care for our two daughters.... The front desk staff is exceptional and they truly make an effort to really get to know families and make you feel welcome. The doctors are fantastic and they never make you feel like you're asking too many questions. They are kind, thorough, caring, patient and they have your child's best interest in mind at all times. We can't speak more highly of everyone at Associates In Pediatrics especially Dr. Sutherland and Dr. Vellenoweth!!!read more
Our family has been going to Associates in Pediatrics for 13 years. We love the personalized service we receive from... the doctors and nurses. They are friendly and truly know my children. Dr. Sutherland is wonderful! She is knowledgeable and does a great job with making my children feel at ease. It is also easy to get an appointment quickly. I highly recommend Associates in Pediatrics.read more