Partners in Pediatrics was founded in 1998 and has provided quality medical care to the community over the years. Our patients and their families are treated with respect and dignity. Our motto is "There's no such thing as a dumb question". Under the new leadership of Dr. Obidi, we have expanded our practice to include the whole family and we now have a Family Practice provider on hand to treat our adult patients. We cherish the opportunity this provides to partner with families to promote their optimal health and wellness. The Medical Assistants and office staff at Partners in Pediatrics and Family Health are well trained and exceptionally friendly. We understand that for many of our young patients, visiting a doctor's office can be a stressful experience and so our compassionate medical professionals do their best to meet your needs in an individualized way and in comfortable surroundings.
Emeka Obidi, M.D., M.P.H.
Board-Certified Pediatrician
Dr. Obidi is a Board-Certified Pediatrician and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He completed his pediatric residency at SUNY Downstate Hospital, Brooklyn, New York in 2004, and also has a Master's degree in Public Health (MPH) from Columbia University, New York.
His areas of interest include general pediatrics and mental health disorders like ADHD, Depression, and Anxiety disorders."Pediatrics for me is a passion. It’s rewarding to watch kids grow and develop from year to year, and the relationship I develop with their families is priceless.
Promoting good health for the whole family is important to me." Dr. Obidi is married with three children of his own. He enjoys working out at the local gym and is active in his local church community.
Joan Miller, M.S., C.R.N.P
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Joan Miller is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She completed her Masters of Science in Nursing through Walden University.
Before becoming a nurse practitioner, Joan worked in Women’s and Children’s Health. She enjoys building relationships with patients and families in all areas of family medicine with special interests in preventative medicine and women & children’s health.
Joan is married with three children and she enjoys spending her free time with family and friends.
Kharen Dreyfus, MSN, C.R.N.P
Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Kharen Dreyfus is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who began her nursing career in hospitals focusing on medical-surgical, critical care, and cardiac nursing. She completed her Masters of Science in Nursing through Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota, focusing on Family practice.
“As a Family Nurse Practitioner, I have been trained to treat the whole family, from infancy to the elderly.” Her passion is caring for patients and having a positive impact on their lives by focusing on teaching patients about maintaining a balance for optimal health. “I want the people of this community to know that they can get special care right here based on their individual needs and concerns."
Kharen loves to make visits to the office a positive, pleasant, and educational experience for her patients and their families and overcome the language barrier with her Spanish-speaking patients. In her spare time, she loves to read, craft, paint, and spend time with family and friends.
Lisa Brown, MSN, CRNP
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Lisa Brown is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who began her nursing career over 15 years ago in cardiac care and later in the emergency room, before becoming a Nurse Practitioner.
She obtained her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. “As a healthcare provider, I enjoy collaborating with patients and their families to individualize care; to include teaching, close follow-up, and shared-decision making.” “I hope every patient under my care leaves their visit feeling empowered and understood.”
Lisa’s areas of interest include providing care to military veterans and their families and reducing health risks through different weight-loss strategies. Lisa is married and has 3 children.
In her spare time, she loves to spend time with family camping, hiking and traveling.
Tammy Rakowski Bowers, DNP, FNP-BC, CPN. CNEcl
Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner
Tammy is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who grew up in Baltimore, MD. Her nursing career has included working in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Oncology, and Pediatric Intensive Care.
After earning her Master of Science in Nursing (MS) degree, she has worked in Medical Surgical and Critical Care Adult Nursing and in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit while teaching Nursing to future Registered Nurses. Tammy has recently earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree from Salisbury University and became a family nurse practitioner (FNP).
“I am excited to build relationships with my patients and families. I believe each day we have an opportunity to make positive difference in the lives of others and that is what I want to do.” Tammy is married to her college sweetheart and has two adult sons. “My family is my biggest support and source of strength.”
Tammy LOVES summer and enjoys the beach, boating, and bike riding. She also spends time crocheting and knitting- skills she learned from her grandmother and hopes to pass along to future generations.
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