Looking for a new pediatrician?
Preparing for the newest member of your family?
Join the Preferred Pediatrics Family serving Fredericksburg Virginia and all Surrounding Areas!
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We are now accepting new Medicaid patients!
2024 FLU CLINICS AVAILABLE
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Join us in welcoming
Melissa Lanman, CPNP-PC
to the Preferred Pediatrics family!
Melissa Lanman, CPNP-PC, graduated from the University of Virginia in 2017 with her BSN. She lived and worked in Charlottesville, working as an inpatient Pediatric RN at UVA Medical Center for 7 years, while also returning to UVA as a graduate student in 2021. She completed her clinical hours at Preferred Pediatrics, working with Bridget Stoddard as a student NP, and then graduated in May of 2024 with her MSN and accepted a job at Preferred Pediatrics. She is board certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board and is excited to start seeing patients!
Melissa is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP). She is excited to work as a team with the other providers here to care for the children and families in our community, and wants parents to know that she will treat your kids like one of her own! When not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two little girls.
Fun fact: Melissa walked the graduation stage with her baby girl (2 weeks old at the time) strapped to her chest!
Welcome to Preferred Pediatrics
We offer three convenient pediatric locations, one in Fredericksburg, one in Lees Hill and one in Spotsylvania to serve your family. Our physicians provide General Pediatric care for newborns to adolescents. Our goal is to work as a team with the families of our patients to deliver the best possible health care to each individual. Most of our providers are parents and they understand the needs of today's families.
The providers of Preferred Pediatrics can guide you through the intricacies of raising healthy children and provide recommendations and treatment when your child is ill. Our wellness exams begin after your child’s birth and continue through early childhood and adolescence.
Our practice offers comprehensive care from infancy to young adulthood. Our services are designed to ensure the healthy development of each child and include but are not limited to the following:
- Abdominal Pain, Vomiting, Bowel Changes, Constipation, and Reflux
- Long Appointments to Discuss In-Depth Problems or Concerns
- Asthma - Assessment, Monitoring, & Education
Behavioral Concerns - Developmental Screening for delays and missed milestones
- In-House Laboratory Testing (Urine, Strep, Flu, COVID)
- Musculoskeletal Issues - Back, Limb, or Joint Pain
- Neurological Concerns - Chronic Headaches
- Dizziness and Fatigue
- Nurse Appointments (Flu Vaccines, Delayed Immunizations)
- Nutritional Counseling; Weight Concerns
- Removal of Skin Staples or Sutures
- Routine Wellness Exams from Birth through Age 17
- Same-Day Sick Appointments for Runny Nose, Fever
- Vomiting, Sore Throat, and Diarrhea
- School, Camp, & Sports Physicals
- Skin Issues - Acne, Eczema, Rashes
- Treatment of ADHD
- Vision and Hearing Screenings
We are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, except for major holidays. We offer extended clinic hours for established patients on Monday & Tuesday evenings until 6:30 pm, and Saturday mornings from 8:30a -12:30p at one of our Preferred Pediatrics locations.
Our Cell Phone Policy
Attention all patients and parents: In order to protect the privacy of our patients, cell phone use is prohibited in our offices.
If you should need to take a call, please step outside.
Schedule an Appointment
Do you need your Annual Wellness Exam or Sports Physical? We have appointment openings through November 2024!
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