James River Pediatrics was opened in 1985 by Dr. John S. Zachary. We are known for our patient centered
care and small office feel. Our helpful and friendly staff play a large role in the quality of care you receive.
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BEFORE YOUR VISIT
Insurance & billing information, and important patient forms.
DO YOU HAVE PAYMENT QUESTIONS?
We accept most major insurance providers. Click here to see if your carrier is in our network.
THE JAMES RIVER PEDIATRICS TEAM
John Zachary, MD, FAAP
John Zachary, MD, FAAP
Dr. Zachary founded James River Pediatrics over two decades ago. He received his bachelor’s degree from The University of Notre Dame and medical degree from The University of Loyola, Chicago. A father of four and grandfather to nine, he helps to foster active lifestyles in all of his patients.
Christine Jones, MD, FAAP
Christine Jones, MD, FAAP
Dr. Christine Jones was born in Manhattan, New York and grew up in northern New Jersey. She headed south for college and graduated from the College of William and Mary with a BS in neuroscience in 2004. After graduating from Eastern Virginia Medical School with an MD in 2008 and completing her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters in Norfolk in 2011, Dr. Jones chose Richmond as her permeant home. Dr. Jones is Board Certified in Pediatrics. She spent five exciting years working in the Pediatric Emergency Department at Chippenham Hospital. She lives in Midlothian with her husband, two children, and pets. Her hobbies include cooking, reading, and spending time with her children.
OUR PATIENT SERVICES
We offer a number of services that you might not think about during a typical office visit. These include nurse consultations, onsite hearing and visual screenings, and educational and nutritional services. If preparing for school, we can provide immunizations. We encourage our families to visit us early for prenatal care. We have an onsite lab, and accept most major insurance. We are available 24 hours per day 7 days per week, and same day appointments are available.
To schedule well child care appointments:
We ask that you call the office to schedule an appointment. It is best to schedule your child’s future appointment as you check out after each visit. Scheduling in advance ensures a convenient day and time and your provider of choice. If you are late for your appointment, you may be asked to reschedule.
If your child is sick:
Please call our office for an appointment as early as possible. Children with long-standing symptoms or medical problems that are not of an urgent nature may be scheduled for another day. If you are late for your appointment, you may be asked to reschedule.
This place has been phenomenal since the first phone call. All the receptionists were beyond sweet and helpful. And Dr.Zachary was extremely kind and informative. He took the time to listen and talk to us. I feel as if everyone took the time to learn about us as new patients.
My two girls, now teenagers, have always seen Dr. Burget - she and her staff are very kind, calm, caring and organized! I appreciate how attentive Dr. Burget is and that she listens to my child’s feedback and mine.
I absolutely the staff and Dr. Burget!!! They are fabulous and do an awesome job with my kids. Very knowledgeable and I trust her judgment when it comes to my kids as I am very picky. I would refer them to anyone who has children!!! Xoxoxo
I absolutely love this practice. They always fit my son in the same day.. usually within the hour to be seen. The after hours number is the best. I was in a room by 833 this am. They open at 830. Had a call back before 8 am. Can not say enough good things about the doctors/staff.
This office is so phenomenal!! From the minute they answer the phone and up through your appointment with the doctor and even the billing process - every step is personal, compassionate, and professional. I love every person that works in the office and have for the last 15 years!! Highly recommend! And the fact they have a great on call service and an after hours clinic staffed with a pediatrician can NOT be beat!!
We have been going to James River Pediatrics for 19 years. Dr. Zachary and Dr. Burget have always taken excellent care of our children. They build relationships with patients and always make time to listen. The staff is equally helpful and kind. I wouldn’t go anywhere else! They have also referred to other excellent doctors for specialized care.
I started taking my kids to Dr Zachary when my oldest child was born, 27 years ago. Not only did he treat my 4 children growing up, he was also the pediatrician for all of my nieces and nephews on both sides of our family. He is now the doctor to my first grandchild. He’s so great! I highly recommend!
James River Pediatrics is a family-focused doctor's office. My boys have been coming to Dr. Z since they were born (15+ years). Not only is Dr. Zachary extremely knowledgeable, professional and practical but he also takes the time to get to know his patients as well as the family. His staff has always been very professional and friendly as well. I will miss the family friendly atmosphere when my youngest outgrows the practice.