Associates in Pediatrics

About Us

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.

Congratulations to Dr. Sutherland on being named a 2025 VA Top Doc!

VA Top Docs Approves Dr. Tamara A. Sutherland of Pediatric Partners of Virginia/Associates in Pediatrics For 2025

About Patient Visits

Now Accepting New Patients

Please call ahead to schedule an appointment or speak with a receptionist.

Same-Day Appointments

To prevent cross-contamination, separate waiting areas are available for well and sick children.

Appointment Policies

No Walk-Ins: A 24-hour notice is required for appointment changes.
Arrival: Please check in five minutes early to complete paperwork. Bring a current insurance card, photo ID, and be prepared to pay co-pays or account balances.
Complex Cases: If your child has a complex medical condition, let us know when scheduling so we can allocate extra time.
Late Arrivals: You may be asked to reschedule if you arrive late.

Well-Child Exams & Sports

Physicals Please bring a current immunization record and details of any ongoing medical treatments or conditions. These appointments should be scheduled at least two months in advance, as slots fill up quickly. Late arrivals may need to reschedule.

Our Staff

Tamara Sutherland
MD, FAAP

Tamara Charity-Brown
MD, FAAP

Charlotte Bibbee Vellenoweth
MD, FAAP

Sean O'Boyle
MD, MS, FAAP

Associates In Pediatrics Info

Contact

phone: (804) 364-4400
fax: (804) 364-0120

Office Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:30am – 5pm
Sat: 9:30am – 12pm
Sun: Closed

Address

11551 Nuckols Road, Suite F Glen Allen, VA 23059

Call (804) 364-4400 to make an appointment.

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Reviews

See what our happy families have to say

Bria Coward

Kathleen Wells

Best doctor ever

Kristen Summers

The best office in my opinion. Everyone working there is knowledgeable and incredibly nice. I never feel shamed if I need to reschedule, the office is clean, and I know my son is receiving thorough and excellent medical care which is the most important thing. I’ve developed a lot of respect and favoritism for this office since having my son a little over a year ago. He loves going and seeing everyone. Being a person who takes a lot of time and research before choosing, I’d highly recommend this location if you’re looking for an office that’s trustworthy, knowledgeable, and empathetic. I highly recommend working with Dr. Vellenoweth.

Tanya Brinson

My child has been a patient here since we moved here from out of state in 2020. I was so worried about finding the right doctor for us and thankfully we found this practice. The entire team of doctors, Nurse Practitioners and the support staff are amazing.

S J

Prompt. Organized. Great practice for our family.

Tam

This is a wonderful pediatric practice, and I recommend them to anybody!

Bijal Shah

Salome Guruli

Great experience. Everyone's so nice there. We loved Dr. Sean O'Boyle, he was very sweet with our infant.

CAM Real Estate

Dr. Sean O’Boyle was very attentive and patient during our appointment. He took the time to understand my son’s needs. He gave us three options to address our concerns and we all agreed on which option was best overall.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

I highly recommend Dr. Sean O’Boyle and Associates in Pediatrics.

Parna Prajapati

5 star service from Dr. Sutherland and staff.

Tiani Major

Dr. Charity Brown is the best pedestrian ever. I feel very comfortable that my kids are under her care. She is a great listener and teacher. She is non judge mental and listens to my perspectives no matter how big, small or silly with an open heart and gives unbiased feedback. Her nurse Jasmine is also very knowledgeable, loving and kind. Being a newcomer to the VA area- I am so happy I did thorough research and found an amazing team of people who treat my kids as their own.

Kerry Kablack

We love Dr. Charity-Brown. She is a great doctor but also very personable. She is easy to talk and takes time to answer questions.

Paul Vizcaino

Always very attentive, and the physicians and staff are caring.

Helen Bono

Update: Another few awesome visits here! Dr O’Boyle saw my son when he was sick with the flu and an ear infection a few weeks ago, super nice, and quick visits. And Dr Sutherland was great as always the other day, squeezed him in to check out a stye my husband was worried about and wanted to have checked before he leaves town. Love this practice! Everyone is so great, from reception, nurses, drs, and billing. Thanks again!

We usually see Dr Sutherland (whom we adore!) but have seen a few of the doctors at AIP. They’re doing a great job with their COVID protocols and although it was hot for us today at my son’s curbside sick child visit, 1) I’m glad we did it this way because it makes me feel better about bringing my baby inside the office for visits where my kid isn’t sick, and 2) I have to give it up for Dr. O’Boyle and the nurse (I didn’t catch your name, sorry!) for maintaining quality care in 90 degree heat in all the PPE they have to wear. They also fit my feverish baby in for this sick child visit on a Friday afternoon leading into a holiday weekend, for which I am super grateful. Thanks again, Associates in Pediatrics!

Jamie Tacy

Really liked Dr. Sutherland and Dr. Charity-Brown. They were both very caring and informative. It is great that a real person answers the phone when you call, not just a messaging service. They also save appointments for same day so I was able to be seen within two hours of calling in the morning. Would recommend.

Amber Jones

Dr. Brown is very knowledgeable and has impeccable bedside manners. My children love her! The nurses and staff are friendly as well. I like that after hours care is provided if needed. A separate sick child entrance is convenient. Would definitely recommend.

Tyler Holt

Megan Gerheart

Kelley Yousik

Everyone in that office is always so friendly and kind no matter how busy or what kind of day they are having! And Dr. Sutherland takes a great deal of time with my kids; we never feel rushed.

Martha Bates

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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.
Health, nutrition, and fitness has been a priority inside and outside of the office for Dr. Sutherland. She has run two marathons per year since 2010 and has qualified and completed the Boston Marathon every year since 2012. She is an active member of the Shady Grove YMCA where she served on the Board of Management for several years. She chaired the Healthy Living Committee and was on the Executive Committee. Dr. Sutherland has been working to promote exercise, health, and nutrition for our patients as well as our community.

Focuses of interest for Dr. Sutherland includes newborn care, asthma, ADHD, healthy weight and nutrition, as well as general wellness for her patients. She is honored to have the opportunity to participate in the health of newborns, children, and adolescents.
Dr. Sutherland joined Associates in Pediatrics in July of 2023, three years after Keith Derco, MD founded the practice. She has been a physician owner since 2006 and is now the senior partner at Associates in Pediatrics.

The Top Docs issue of Richmond Magazine April 2012 highlighted Dr. Sutherland. She has remained designated as a Top Doc in Virginia for multiple years. She has received awards from the American Academy of Pediatrics for exceeding the standard requirements for Continuing Medical Education.
Dr. Sutherland serves on the board of Virginia Children’s Care Network and served as the inaugural chair of the committee at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond.

Dr. Sutherland enjoys reading, travelling, teaching, and spending time outdoors. She loves the beach and cherishes the everyday busy life with her husband, two children, and dogs.

Tamara A Charity Brown
MD, FAAP

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 medical expertise, she is the mother of four children and brings a practical side to helping parents raise healthy, happy, chiloren.

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 Richmono, 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 focuses on improving the lives of young people in the Richmond community and beyond.

Sean O’Boyle
MD, MS, FAAP

Dr. O’Boyle received his medical degree from Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in 2017. He then completed his pediatric residency training at Emory University. He is a proud alumnus of the University of Notre Dame, where he completed his undergraduate degree, and he also holds a Master’s degree in Physiology from the University of Cincinnati. Dr. O’Boyle has a particular interest in sports medicine within the field of pediatrics.

Outside of medicine, Dr. O’Boyle enjoys running, watching his favorite sports teams (Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Atlanta Braves), attending live music events, reading, and traveling. A native of rural Georgia, he now resides in Glen Allen with his wife (a Richmond native and fellow pediatrician), son, and daughter.

Charlotte Bibbee Vellenoweth
MD, FAAP

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, practicing yoga, and cheering on the Collegiate track team, where her husband coaches pole vault.