About
Dr. Jill Dickerson has spent over 27 years building one of the most clinically distinctive pediatric practices in Georgia. She earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee, Memphis School of Medicine in 1996. She then completed her internship and residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel Hill in 1999. She holds dual fellowship status as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and a Fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatrics Special Needs (FMAPS). That FMAPS designation equips her with deep expertise in biomedical treatment approaches for ASD and PANS/PANDAS.
She began her career at Growing Child Pediatrics in Raleigh, NC, helping that practice grow from three physicians to a 13-provider, multi-site organization. In 2008, she relocated to Newnan, Georgia, her husband's hometown, to raise their family closer to extended family. After practicing with PAPP Clinic PC and later Piedmont Pediatric Physicians, she founded Vibrant Kids Pediatrics in 2012. Personal experience with her own children deepened her passion for chronic conditions including ADHD, Autism, Asperger's, and inflammatory disorders. She focuses on biomedical therapies and the interconnectedness of chronic inflammatory conditions, always aiming to lessen the need for prescription drug treatments.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Tennessee, Memphis School of Medicine (graduated 1996)
Residency
Internship and Residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel Hill (completed 1999)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Dickerson right for?
Dr. Dickerson is a strong fit for families navigating complex or chronic childhood conditions. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, PANS/PANDAS, ADHD, or Asperger's benefit most from her specialized expertise. Parents who want to understand root causes rather than simply manage symptoms will find her approach valuable. Her functional medicine lens suits families open to biomedical therapies and a less medication-dependent path. Healthy children needing only routine wellness care are also welcome through the Wellcheck EZ plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Dickerson specializes in Autism Spectrum Disorder, PANS/PANDAS, ADHD, Asperger's, and chronic inflammatory conditions. She also provides comprehensive primary pediatric care for healthy children. Her functional medicine training allows her to address root causes across a wide range of childhood health challenges.
Yes. Dr. Dickerson holds dual fellowship status as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) and a Fellow of the Medical Academy of Pediatrics Special Needs (FMAPS). The FMAPS designation reflects advanced training in biomedical approaches for children with ASD, PANS/PANDAS, and related conditions.
Dr. Dickerson earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee, Memphis School of Medicine in 1996. She then completed her internship and residency at University of North Carolina Hospitals at Chapel Hill in 1999.
Dr. Dickerson applies a functional medicine lens to chronic and inflammatory conditions. She focuses on identifying and addressing root causes rather than managing symptoms alone. Her goal is to reduce reliance on prescription drug treatments through biomedical therapies.
Yes. Dr. Dickerson's own experience as a parent of children with chronic conditions deepened her focus on ADHD, Autism, Asperger's, and inflammatory disorders. That personal perspective shapes her clinical approach and her commitment to educating and empowering families.
Dr. Dickerson has practiced pediatrics for over 27 years. She began her career in Raleigh, NC, helped grow a multi-site pediatric organization, and founded Vibrant Kids Pediatrics in Newnan, Georgia in 2012.
Yes. Dr. Dickerson offers mild hyperbaric oxygen therapy (mHBOT) at Vibrant Kids Pediatrics. She uses it as part of her broader biomedical treatment toolkit for children with ASD, PANS/PANDAS, and related inflammatory conditions.
Dr. Dickerson sees children across a range of health needs. She serves patients who need primary pediatric care, children managing chronic or complex conditions, and families seeking functional medicine perspectives. Her practice welcomes both DPC members and families seeking consulting or HBOT services.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026