Welcome to Patti's Place: Vital Pediatrics for Complex Kids, LLC, founded by Dr. Patricia Shearer, "Dr. Patti".
Our practice logo of a child nurturing a growing tree represents the commitment of Patti's Place to enhance the life of patients and their families.
Our patients are infants, toddlers, children, adolescents, and young adults who require specialized, supportive care. An established part of our practice includes pediatric cancer survivors of any age who benefit from evidence-based guidance after treatment ends.
Dr. Patti offers secure virtual visits from your computer or mobile device.
In the News
Dr. Patti Appointed as Chief Medical Officer of the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education
Dr. Patti has been appointed as Chief Medical Officer of the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (GA CORE). In her role she will contribute her expertise in clinical care, protocol development, and advocacy for patients of all ages throughout the state. She will work with a dynamic Board of Directors and staff of GA CORE to improve the complete experience for those affected by cancer.
Dr. Patti Named a Tri-Chair of the Survivorship Working Group of the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium
Dr. Patti has been named a Tri-Chair of the Survivorship Working Group of the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium. Other tri-chairs are Katreena Davis, MPH, Senior Manager of Events and Programs of Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education, and Poorja Mishra, MBA, MHA, FACHE, Vice President Oncology and Sickle Cell Service Line at Grady Health System.
Included in the photograph are Poorja Mishra, FACHE, Vice President Oncology and Sickle Cell Service Line at Grady Health; Patricia Shearer, MD, MS, FAAP, Chief Medical Officer of Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (GA CORE); and Katreena Davis, MPH, Senior Program Director, GA CORE.
Vital Pediatrics for Complex Kids, LLC is Three!
Thanksgiving, November 23, 2023, was our 3rd birthday. We are thankful to have grown from one service line to three: fragile children and cancer survivors by telemedicine; and inpatient consults in pediatric palliative care. Next year we begin a 3-year faculty contract at Wellstar/MCG Health. We appreciate all of you who have encouraged our work and service to amazing children and their families.
Focus on Trisomy 18
Trisomy 18 is the second most common autosomal numerical chromosomal disorder, having an incidence of 15 per 100,000 live births. Historically only about 10 percent of affected babies survive past their first birthday.
Vital Pediatrics for Complex Kids, LLC has cared for 7 babies with Trisomy 18 in a 2 1/2 year period.
Dr. Patti to Serve on Survivorship Working Group of the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium
Dr. Patti has been invited to serve on the Survivorship Working Group of the Georgia Cancer Control Consortium. This group of survivorship experts in the state will develop guidelines to benefit survivors and their families over the next 5 years.
Patti's Place: Vital Pediatrics for Complex Kids, LLC, Selected as a "Promising practice spotlight" by the American Academy of Pediatrics
Patti's Place: Vital Pediatrics for Complex Kids, LLC has been selected by the American Academy of Pediatrics as a "Promising Practice Spotlight" for telehealth. This honor highlights practices that offer replicable strategies that pediatric clinicians can implement within delivery of telehealth care. It is part of an AAP grant, "Supporting Providers and Families to Access Telehealth and Distant Care Services in Pediatric Care".
Expanding Access to Pediatric Palliative Care
One practice leveraged telehealth to expand access to pediatric palliative care services across their state. Patients and families/caregivers across an entire state are now able to access this subspecialty care, even those who previously did not live geographically close to a tertiary care center.
For additional details, please see https://www.aap.org/en/practice-management/care-delivery-approaches/telehealth/promising-practices/telehealth-to-connect-with-specialty-services/#Example2AAP
More About Vital Pediatrics for Complex Kids
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