Vernita Peeples, MD


Phone: (757) 668-5126
Practice:
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