Vernita Newby Peeples M.D.
Pediatrician
656 Independence Parkway Suite 200 Chesapeake VA, 23320Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
About
Dr. Vernita Peeples is a Pediatrician serving Chesapeake area for more than 15 years. Dr. Peeples is experienced in Newborn and Well Child Exams, Allergies, Asthma, Obesity and Immunization. She is also ...
Education and Training
Eastern Virginia Medical School M.D. 1989
Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond B.S. in Biology 1985
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Awards
- Patients' Choice Award 2012 Vitals.com
Treatments
- Prenatal Consultation
- Newborn And Well Child Exams
- School/ Sports Physicals
- Sick Child Diagnosis And Treatment
- Add/adhd Evaluations And Follow Up Care
- In-house Lab Testing And Phlebotomy
- Vision Screens
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Atopic Dermatitis (eczema)
- Obesity
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Immunization
- Infant Care
- Physical Examination
- Spirometry
- Vaccination
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member Greater Norfolk Medical Society
- Professional Member American Academy of Pediatricians - National & Virginia Chapter
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Four month appointment was great!.
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Great Appointment.
- Anonymous
Wonderful Practice!.
- Jessica h.
Wonderful Physicians.
- Dazje b.
Amazing.
- T. h.
Great Well Baby Checkup.
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- S. k.
Awesome pediatrician.
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Best Pediatrician in Hampton Roads.
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World's Best Pediatrician!.
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