Avance Care Responds to Need for Pediatric Services in Metro Charlotte
Transitions Rea Farms Location into Dedicated Pediatrics Office.
Charlotte, NC – November 18, 2024 – Avance Care, an innovative primary care provider with 35+ locations in the Triangle, Charlotte, and Wilmington regions, is pleased to announce the opening of Avance Care Pediatrics | Rea Farms located at 9805 Sandy Rock Place in Charlotte, NC. This location previously treating only adults, has been transitioned to a dedicated Pediatrics office. This shift comes in response to the growing need for pediatric care in the Charlotte area, allowing Avance Care to better meet the healthcare needs of local families.
Originally opened as a primary care office, the Rea Farms location has been transformed into a specialized pediatric care center, fully equipped to serve patients from infancy through adolescence. With a team of board-certified pediatricians and a child-focused healthcare staff, this office will provide the compassionate, high-quality care families have come to trust, now tailored specifically for young patients. The Rea Farms office accepts most insurance plans, including Medicaid, ensuring accessible care for families throughout the community.
Avance Care Pediatrics at Rea Farms is led by Dr. Ada Dickinson, a board-certified pediatrician with over 30 years of clinical experience in providing compassionate,, patient-centered, expert care to the Charlotte community. Dr. Dickinson advocates for a collaborative approach to healthcare, emphasizing that parents play an essential role in their children’s well-being. She believes that well-informed parents are empowered to contribute meaningfully to preventive healthcare measures, ensuring their children’s happiness and health. Dr. Dickinson encourages parents to ask any questions they may have about their child’s health, fostering an open, supportive dialogue between families and their healthcare team.
“This transition is part of our commitment to providing accessible, family-centered healthcare,” said Dr. Ada Dickinson, lead physician at Avance Care Pediatrics. “The transformation of our Rea Farms location into a dedicated pediatrics office allows us to serve the growing needs of children and families in the area with personalized, child-focused care, while continuing to provide care for the whole family at our other locations across the Charlotte region.”
The Rea Farms Pediatrics office will offer a comprehensive range of services, including:
- Routine well-child check-ups
- Vaccinations and immunizations
- Developmental and behavioral screenings
- Chronic illness management and specialized care for young patients
- Acute care for minor illnesses and injuries
- Nutritional and behavioral health support
The office is open Monday through Friday and provides telehealth options, along with easy appointment scheduling to meet the needs of busy families. Additionally, parents-to-be are invited to visit the practice to meet the care team, tour the facility, and establish care in anticipation of welcoming their new child.
Avance Care is excited to extend its services to specialize in pediatric care at the Rea Farms location, while continuing to offer comprehensive family care at its other locations across the Charlotte region.
For more information about Avance Care Pediatrics at Rea Farms or to schedule an appointment, please visit https://www.avancecare.com/locations/reafarms/ or call 980.580.0468.
The Avance Care Pediatrics Team Includes:
Ada Dickinson, MD – Pediatrician and Primary Care Provider
Brianna Alvarado, MSN, PNP-BC – Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
About Avance Care
As one of the largest networks of independent primary care practices in North Carolina, Avance Care offers comprehensive care for the whole family’s physical, mental, and emotional health. Avance Care’s primary care offices provide access to mental health and nutrition services, aligning the patient’s healthcare journey and team. Avance Care providers serve as partners in total health and wellness, taking the time to establish relationships with their patients, attentively listen to their health concerns, and work together to achieve their health and wellness objectives. With locations spanning the Raleigh-Durham, Charlotte, and Wilmington areas, individuals can easily find a conveniently located Avance Care facility nearby.
Avance Centers of Excellence in Psychiatry and Behavioral Health™ provides best-in-class outpatient services for a broad spectrum of psychiatric, substance abuse, mental health, and chronic pain conditions. A team of 70+ practitioners with unrivaled clinical expertise deliver personalized care to patients across NC.
For more information, please visit avancecare.com.