About
Dr. Sue Murray trained at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, completing both her medical degree and pediatrics residency there. She holds board certification in pediatrics, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) status, and fellowship training in Pediatric Integrative Medicine. She also serves on faculty at UVA in Integrative Medicine and Breastfeeding Medicine. Before medicine, she earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Virginia and worked for several years as an animator and special effects artist.
After residency, Dr. Murray spent six years caring for patients on the Eastern Shore of Virginia in a rural, underserved community. She later joined Pediatric Associates of Charlottesville and then UVA's Orange Pediatrics practice before launching Dr. Sue Pediatrics. Holistic preventive care sits at the center of her clinical approach. She takes a whole-child view, factoring in sleep, nutrition, environment, and family dynamics alongside physical health. She brings particular passion to newborn care and to creatively managing pediatric mental health using both medication and non-medication strategies. Dr. Murray and her husband Brad, whom she met in medical school, live in the Charlottesville area with their four children. The family spends time hiking, biking, scootering, and dining around town.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
University of Virginia (UVA), undergraduate degree (unrelated to medicine)
Medical School
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
Residency
Pediatrics, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
Fellowship
Pediatric Integrative Medicine (fellowship-trained)
Additional Training
Faculty appointment at UVA in Integrative Medicine and Breastfeeding Medicine
Certifications
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Murray right for?
Dr. Murray is an excellent fit for families with children from birth through age 20 who want a consistent, unhurried relationship with one doctor. Parents of newborns benefit especially from her IBCLC credential and deep experience with breastfeeding, tongue ties, and early feeding challenges. Families navigating sleep problems, anxiety, attention difficulties, or school avoidance will find her integrative approach valuable. She works well with families who want both medication and non-medication options on the table.
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Family MedicineFrequently Asked Questions
Dr. Murray treats a broad range of pediatric concerns. She has particular expertise in newborn care, lactation and breastfeeding challenges, tongue tie evaluation and treatment, and pediatric behavioral health. She addresses sleep problems, anxiety, depression, attention difficulties, school avoidance, and mood concerns using both traditional and integrative approaches.
Yes. Dr. Murray holds International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) credentials. She provides comprehensive lactation support including latch guidance, milk supply troubleshooting, pumping questions, and tongue tie evaluation and treatment. She delivers this support during the same visit as newborn care.
Dr. Murray takes a whole-child view of health. She considers nutrition, environment, family dynamics, development, and sleep alongside physical symptoms. For behavioral health and other concerns, she offers both traditional medication options and complementary approaches including mind-body techniques and herbal strategies.
Dr. Murray completed both medical school and her pediatrics residency at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, VA. She later earned fellowship training in Pediatric Integrative Medicine and holds a faculty appointment at UVA in Integrative Medicine and Breastfeeding Medicine.
Dr. Murray brings strong interest and clinical experience to pediatric behavioral health. She evaluates and manages sleep issues, anxiety, depression, attention problems, school avoidance, and mood concerns. She draws on both traditional medication and non-medication strategies including mind-body and herbal approaches, tailoring care to each child and family.
Yes. Dr. Murray sees patients from birth onward. She offers dedicated newborn packages for families seeking short-term in-home support and lactation care. Primary care membership also starts at birth and continues through age 20.
Yes. Dr. Murray strongly recommends vaccines and administers the standard AAP immunization schedule. She welcomes conversations about vaccine timing and works with families on alternative schedules. She does ask that all families remain open to discussing vaccines with her.
Dr. Murray speaks English. She has extensive experience working with interpreters and welcomes families who are non-English speaking. She actively explores interpretation options to support clear communication with every family.
Doctor profile last updated October 31, 2026