About
Dr. Kelsey Alexander is a board-certified pediatrician and the founder of Moon River Pediatrics in Savannah, Georgia. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Georgia in 2006 and her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2010. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in 2013. The following year, she served as Chief Resident at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center. She holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics and serves as a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Alexander founded Moon River Pediatrics in 2022 to build a practice where she could know each patient and family personally. She rounds on newborns at Candler Hospital, meeting families from the very first days of a child's life. A mother of three herself, she brings both clinical expertise and genuine empathy to every visit. Patients describe her as thorough and attentive, noting that she gets on the floor with young children to keep them comfortable during exams. She responds quickly to messages and handles difficult conversations with honesty and care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Georgia, 2006
Medical School
Medical College of Georgia, 2010
Residency
Pediatric Residency, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, 2013; Chief Residency, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, 2014
Additional Training
Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Certifications
Who is Dr. Alexander right for?
Dr. Alexander is a strong fit for families seeking consistent, relationship-driven pediatric care from newborn through age 21. Parents who value direct access to their child's doctor, quick responses, and unhurried visits find her approach especially well-suited to their needs. Families managing newborns benefit from her hospital rounding at Candler and her team's lactation support. She works well with parents who want a pediatrician who knows their child by name and engages personally at every visit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Alexander provides comprehensive pediatric care for patients from newborn through age 21. Her scope includes wellness checks, acute sick visits, immunizations, sports physicals, and developmental and behavioral screenings. She also coordinates referrals and follows up directly with families about lab and imaging results.
Yes. Dr. Alexander holds board certification from the American Board of Pediatrics, earned in 2013. She also holds the distinction of Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Alexander earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 2010. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center and Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in 2013 and served as Chief Resident the following year.
Yes. Dr. Alexander rounds on newborns at Candler Hospital throughout the newborn stay. This means families can begin care with their pediatrician from the very first days of their child's life.
Members reach Dr. Alexander directly through a members-only number via call, text, FaceTime, or by sending photos and videos. She and Sam Bossak, FNP-C read every message and discuss all patient visits together. Extended access hours run Monday through Friday from 4:30 to 7:30 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to noon.
Dr. Alexander dedicates 30 to 60 minutes per visit, depending on visit type. She takes time to answer all questions, review developmental and behavioral screenings, and conduct thorough physical exams. Patients and families walk directly into an exam room upon arrival, with minimal to no wait time.
Yes. Dr. Alexander is a mother of three children. Her personal experience as a parent informs how she approaches the concerns and questions that families bring to each visit.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026