A Georgia native, Matthew Lustig, MD, completed an MBA at the University of Georgia before going to medical school at UGA as part of a partnership with Augusta University. He completed a residency and fellowship in pediatric neurology at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. He chose pediatric neurology after serving with a special needs ministry at his church and... Read More about Matthew Chase Lustig, MD

Jennifer Carney, DO, is a board-certified pediatrician at Prisma Health who is passionate about caring for children from birth through adolescence. Originally from Western Pennsylvania, she earned her undergraduate degree from the College of Wooster in Ohio, received her medical degree from A.T. Still University in Kirksville, Missouri, and completed her pediatric residency at Prisma Health Richland. Dr. Carney provides... Read More about Jennifer Ann Carney, DO

Katherine Atkinson, MD, is a pediatrician at Prisma Health in Columbia, South Carolina. She earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed her residency in pediatrics at the University of South Florida Health. Atkinson is board certified in pediatrics.

Our experienced team of pediatricians is dedicated to providing compassionate care to all children. We offer nearly five decades of collective experience in pediatric medicine and work as a unified team to ensure our diverse patient population has access to exceptional, science-based and culturally competent care. We work with a variety of populations within our community, including our non-English speaking population.

Carryn Rice, MD, is a board-certified pediatrician who is returning to Prisma Health 16 years after completing her pediatric residency at the same hospital system. She has spent 15 years taking care of children and families in the Midlands. Dr. Rice earned her medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine where she received an area of concentration... Read More about Carryn Nacia Rice, MD

Matthew Khayata, MD, is a Florida native who earned his medical degree from Florida State University College of Medicine in Tallahassee. He then went on to Duke University Medical Center where he completed his residency in Child Neurology.

Argiri Brook, MD, is a pediatrician at Prisma Health in Columbia, South Carolina. She earned her medical degree and completed her residency in pediatrics at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. Brook is board certified in pediatrics.

Evangeline Brown, MD, is a pediatric hematologist/oncologist specializing in sickle cell disease as well as hemoglobinopathies and thalassemia. Dr. Brown earned her MD degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. She then completed her pediatric residency at Prisma Health–Upstate and her pediatric hematology and oncology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. She most... Read More about Evangeline Joy Brown, MD

April Hobbs, MD, is a general pediatrician who joined the department of Pediatric Neurology at Prisma Health's Richland campus. Dr. Hobbs was born and raised in Augusta, Georgia. She received her bachelor’s degree with a major in in biology from The University of Georgia and a Master of Science degree from Mercer University School of Medicine. She returned to Augusta... Read More about April Nicole Hobbs, MD

Julia Ballance, MD, is a pediatrician at Prisma Health in Columbia, South Carolina. She earned her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina and completed her residency in pediatrics at Vidant Medical Center. Ballance is board certified in pediatrics.

Looking for a compassionate pediatrician in Columbia, SC? SouthernMED offers expert primary care for newborns, toddlers, children, and teenagers. Whether you have a sick child or your child needs their annual well checkup and vaccinations, our providers are ready to help. SouthernMED Peds began in 2008 and has since grown to serve families across South Carolina with a mission to... Read More about SouthernMED Pediatrics - Columbia (Garners Ferry)

Welcome to Sandhills Pediatrics Sandhills offers a comprehensive and well-rounded medical service to your children from birth through college age. We have four convenient locations in the Columbia area to serve your needs. We pride ourselves on a tradition of excellence, accessibility, and caring. We look forward to establishing a physician-parent partnership with you, to serve the needs of your... Read More about Sandhills Pediatric & Adolescent Clinic

From puberty and mental health to chronic conditions and reproductive health, our dedicated team provides compassionate, confidential and comprehensive care to support adolescents as they grow into healthy, thriving adults.

Our Pediatric Concussion Clinic at Prisma Health combines the expertise of a pediatric sports medicine physician, the University of South Carolina Concussion and Health Neuroscience Laboratory and Prisma Health Rehabilitation Services, including physical, occupational and speech therapy. We can appropriately evaluate and treat many of the dysfunctions caused by concussions to help patients recover.