Woodstock Pediatric Medicine recently added a new physician, Ferdinand D. Yates, M.D., MA. Dr. Yates came to Woodstock Pediatric Medicine after an extensive, successful career in New York. After graduating from the University of Virginia for his Doctorate of Medicine, Dr. Yates continued his education at the Trinity International University to receive a Master of Art in Bioethics, and he continues to be a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Yates has held several successful positions during his career such as medical director, professor of clinical pediatrics, adjunct professor of bioethics and has served in his church and his community by participating in mission trips to such places as Russia and Haiti. He has even helped build houses for Habitat for Humanity.

Dr. Yates will be caring for children on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as Sick Clinic on Saturday mornings.

Dr. Yates is board-certified with the American Board of Pediatrics and will be accepting all insurances, including Medicaid, Amerigroup, Wellcare and Peach State. 2000 Professional Parkway, Suite 200, Woodstock. 770-5178-0250. WoodstockPeds.com