About
Dr. Kimberly Works is a board-certified pediatrician and founder of Pediatric Works in Atlanta. She also holds certification as a Lactation Counselor and maintains BLS, NRP, and PALS credentials. Before launching her practice, she served as Vice Chair of Pediatrics at SouthWell, formerly Tift Regional Medical Center, where she built deep experience in hospital medicine and clinical leadership.
Dr. Works brings an integrative mindset to pediatric care, blending medical precision with cultural awareness. She has particular passion for newborn care, vaccine consultations, behavioral and developmental evaluations, and preventive health. Outside the clinic, she grows a home garden, hikes, runs, and bikes. She follows a whole food plant-based diet and brings that same curiosity about health to her work with families every day.
Education & Training
Additional Training
Vice Chair of Pediatrics at SouthWell (formerly Tift Regional Medical Center); Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC); BLS, NRP, and PALS credentials
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Works right for?
Dr. Works is a strong fit for families who want a pediatrician they can reach directly. Parents of newborns benefit from her lactation counseling and intensive newborn care focus. Families navigating behavioral or developmental concerns find her evaluations thorough and attentive. She welcomes vaccine-flexible families and those who prefer a culturally aware, integrative approach. Families across Atlanta who need house calls or virtual visits fit naturally into her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Works treats a broad range of pediatric conditions, from acute illnesses to chronic developmental concerns. Her clinical focus includes newborn health, behavioral and developmental evaluations, and preventive care. She also provides vaccine consultations for families with questions about immunization schedules.
Yes, Dr. Works holds board certification in pediatrics. She also carries certification as a Lactation Counselor and maintains BLS, NRP, and PALS credentials.
Dr. Works takes an integrative approach that blends medical precision with cultural awareness. She focuses on building a genuine, long-term relationship with each child and family. Her goal is to know each patient well enough to catch concerns early and guide families with confidence.
Yes, Dr. Works holds certification as a Lactation Counselor. She supports breastfeeding families directly and also partners with Gwinnett Breastfeeding for additional lactation services.
Dr. Works welcomes vaccine-flexible families. She holds thorough consultations to address questions and concerns about immunization schedules. Her goal is to provide clear, evidence-informed guidance without dismissing a parent's perspective.
Before founding Pediatric Works, Dr. Works served as Vice Chair of Pediatrics at SouthWell, formerly Tift Regional Medical Center. That leadership role gave her extensive experience in hospital-based pediatric medicine. She brought that clinical depth into her concierge practice.
Yes, Dr. Works provides perinatal mental health care as part of her services. She also partners with Push Thru Therapy to extend that support to families who need specialized perinatal mental health resources.
Dr. Works focuses exclusively on pediatric patients, from newborns through adolescents. She has particular passion for newborn care and sees children across all stages of childhood development.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026