emphasizing better health & nutrition
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Dr. Michelle T. Curry,M.D.
I'm a Norfolk native and at the age of 8 I had to have surgery on my foot and of course as a child, I was scared. I was also intrigued how the doctor could look at me, tell my family what was wrong and had a solution to fixing the problem. It was then I decided that I wanted to become a doctor.
I'm an alum of Granby High School, Norfolk State University, where I majored in Chemistry and graduated number one in my class, and Eastern Virginia Medical School. I did my pediatrics residency at CHKD here in Norfolk. I have 4 children and 11 grandchildren. To say I'm blessed, fortunate or whatever words one may choose, is an understatement.
I use my years of experience as a wife, parent and grandparent to not only treat the patients, but educate them as well. The goal of my practice is simple. We want to show we care. We want to help children remain healthy and grow up to fulfill their potential. We want to educate them on how to attain and maintain their health.
I'd like to personally welcome you to our practice if you're new, and thank you if you're an established patient. I've been practicing medicine for nearly 30 years and, with your support ,we will continue to provide the best care possible.
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Maia Palma, PA-C
Pediatrics has always been my delight! I attended PA school at George Washington University where I graduated top of my class with a Masters of Medical Science Degree in Physician Assistant Studies. After moving here I practiced at Pediatrics of Kempsville in Virginia Beach for over 6 years. I also practiced at the Naval Medical Center Portsmouth within their ER Fast Track.
I love children and have 3 of my own. My experience as a mother helps me to connect with patients and their families.
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Erin Smith, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, P-CCRN
Ms. Erin is a family nurse practitioner with over 10 years of nursing experience. She has her Masters of Science in Nursing from Old Dominion University. She identifies as nontraditional in most ways. She utilizes radical honesty with her patients and families and tries to connect with them from a place of love. She is quirky, fun and open minded. Her goal is to support each patient and family for their optimal health and wellness. This may consist of discussions on nutrition, exercise, mental health, teen questionnaires & reviewing sexual health/knowledge and even dental health. She is passionate about: Breast-feeding, safe sleep, mental health awareness and meeting the patient where they are at. She believes it is important to build a good foundation of health as a child to help teach and coach them so that they can become self-sufficient healthy adults. She believes this all starts with open, honest communication along with building trust within each other. In her free time she enjoys mountain climbing, ceramics, traveling. She lives in Norfolk, Virginia. She is married to a Spaniard-attempting to learn Spanish and they have 2 boys.
Erin Smith, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, P-CCRN
La Sra. Erin es una enfermera de familia con más de 10 años de experiencia en enfermería. Tiene una Maestría en Ciencias de Enfermería de la Universidad Old Dominion. Ella se identifica como no tradicional en muchos sentidos. Utiliza una honestidad radical con sus pacientes y familias y trata de conectarse con ellos desde un lugar de amor. Ella es peculiar, divertida y de mente abierta. Su objetivo es apoyar a cada paciente y familia para su salud y bienestar óptimos. Esto puede consistir en debates sobre nutrición, ejercicio, salud mental, cuestionarios para adolescentes y revisión de conocimientos/salud sexual e incluso salud dental. Le apasiona: La lactancia materna, el sueño seguro, la concientización sobre la salud mental y conocer al paciente donde se encuentra. Ella cree que es importante construir una buena base de salud en la niñez para ayudar a enseñarles y entrenarlos para que puedan convertirse en adultos sanos y autosuficientes. Ella cree que todo esto comienza con una comunicación abierta y honesta, además de generar confianza entre nosotros. En su tiempo libre le gusta el montañismo, la cerámica y viajar. Vive en Norfolk, Virginia. Está casada con un español que intenta aprender español y tienen 2 hijos.
