About
Dr. Katie Barger is a board-certified pediatrician, a Memphian, and a mother who has practiced pediatric medicine since 2015. S. D. at Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University. During medical school, she earned membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and received a National Health Service Corps Scholarship. She completed her pediatric residency training at UT Health Science Center and Lebonheur Children's Hospital, passing the American Board of Pediatrics certifying exam in 2015.
After nearly a decade as a primary care pediatrician at Christ Community Health Services in Orange Mound, Memphis, she founded Eden Pediatrics to deliver the kind of personalized, accessible care she envisioned. Dr. Barger is passionate about ADHD care for children, teens, and families. She recommends lifestyle and nutritional strategies for every ADHD patient and supports medication management when appropriate. She also focuses deeply on chronic pediatric conditions including eczema, asthma, anxiety, and depression. She provides lactation support, developmental and behavioral screenings, and guidance on nutrition, sleep, and parenting. Helping college students manage their own healthcare independently is another area she approaches with particular care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, B.S. Biology, Summa Cum Laude (2003-2007)
Medical School
Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University, M.D. (2008-2012)
Residency
Pediatric Residency, UT Health Science Center / Lebonheur Children's Hospital (2012-2015)
Additional Training
Member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society; National Health Service Corps Scholar
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Barger right for?
Dr. Barger is a strong fit for families who want direct, consistent access to a trusted pediatrician. Parents of newborns benefit from her in-home visit option and lactation support. Children and teens managing ADHD, eczema, asthma, anxiety, or depression receive focused, ongoing care rather than rushed appointments. College students at Memphis-area universities who need a primary care doctor or medication management for anxiety, depression, or ADHD will find her college membership plan well-suited to their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Barger treats the full range of pediatric primary care concerns, with particular depth in ADHD, eczema, asthma, anxiety, and depression. She also manages ear infections, respiratory infections, UTIs, strep throat, rashes, allergies, and developmental delays. For chronic conditions, she builds individualized treatment plans and maintains ongoing, direct communication with families.
Dr. Barger recommends lifestyle and nutritional changes as a foundation for every ADHD patient. When medication is appropriate, she manages it carefully and partners with Insito Med Finder to help families locate difficult-to-find medications. Her Comprehensive ADHD Care Membership Plan includes personalized treatment plans, unlimited team support, and flexible visit formats including in-person, telemedicine, and asynchronous text or email.
Yes. Dr. Barger holds board certification in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics. She passed the certifying exam in 2015 after completing her residency at UT Health Science Center and Lebonheur Children's Hospital.
Dr. Barger completed her medical degree at Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University, graduating as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. She then completed her pediatric residency at UT Health Science Center and Lebonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis.
Yes. Dr. Barger offers dedicated memberships for college students at Memphis-area institutions including the University of Memphis, Rhodes College, Christian Brothers University, LeMoyne-Owen College, and Southwest Community College. She offers both primary care memberships and medication management memberships for anxiety, depression, and ADHD at $85 and $75 per month respectively.
Yes. Dr. Barger makes house calls within ten miles of her East Memphis office near Sam Cooper at Graham. Visits within a five-mile radius cost $300, and visits in the five-to-ten-mile range cost $375. She also conducts home visits specifically for newborns as a core part of her practice.
Yes. Members reach Dr. Barger directly by secure text, phone call, or email. This direct access is included in every membership and allows families to get medical guidance quickly without scheduling a formal visit.
Yes. Dr. Barger provides lactation support as part of her membership services. This is especially relevant for new parents, and she can conduct newborn home visits to support families in the early weeks after birth.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026