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Vernita Peeples, MD

Education

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School

Residency: Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters

Certification

American Board of Pediatrics

Personal Statement

I love the easy access and ability to work cohesively with CHKD specialists. The hospital also provides educational opportunities so that my skills remain current.

Bio

Dr. Peeples has been practicing general pediatrics for over 20 years, providing a professional and courteous environment for her pediatric patients. She enjoys teaching new parents the skills that will aid in parenting throughout their child's life.

As well as general pediatrics, she has a special interest in the care of the asthmatic child, emphasizing education as a key component of management.

Additional Information

Clinical Interests

  • General pediatrics
  • Asthma
  • Newborn/new parent education

Community Involvement and Memberships

  • Active involvement at EVMS, member of admissions committee and diversity affairs committee
  • Preceptor for LGM medical students and physician assistant students
  • Greater Norfolk Medical Society, member
  • Virginia and national AAP, fellow 
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