Business Details
20 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Pediatric Care in Decatur, GA
Kids & Teens Primary Healthcare was founded in 2006 by Dr. Byron Cotton, a respected pediatrician with over 20 years of experience serving children and families in Alabama and Georgia. Our practice provides comprehensive medical care for patients from birth through 21 years of age, emphasizing disease prevention while offering expert assessment and treatment for acute and chronic conditions. We adhere to the American Academy of Pediatrics' standards, delivering individualized care that addresses each child's unique needs. Our services include well-child visits, immunizations, lab testing, nutrition counseling, and management of conditions like asthma, ADHD, and diabetes. We offer flexible scheduling with extended evening and Saturday hours during peak seasons, complemented by telemedicine options for virtual consultations.Our team of board-certified providers is committed to building lasting relationships with patients and families through compassionate, evidence-based care. We maintain hospital affiliations and accept major insurance plans while offering flexible payment arrangements for uninsured patients. Our office in Decatur, GA, follows rigorous safety protocols, including enhanced cleaning and social distancing measures, to protect patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognized as one of Atlanta's Top Doctors by Atlanta Magazine (2009-2017), we combine clinical excellence with personalized attention to promote optimal child health outcomes.
Services
Well Child Visits
Sick Child Visits
Immunizations
Nutrition Counseling
Asthma Management
Adolescent Health
Lab Services
Telemedicine Visits
Newborn Care
Chronic Condition Management
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Board-certified pediatricians with 20+ years of clinical experience
- Comprehensive care from newborn exams to adolescent health services
- Flexible scheduling with extended hours and telemedicine options
- Recognized as Atlanta's Top Doctors by Atlanta Magazine (2009-2017)
- Evidence-based care following American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines
What people say
Thorough well-child exams
Knowledgeable staff
Flexible appointment options
Effective chronic condition management
Compassionate care approach
Services
Well Child Visits
Comprehensive wellness exams following AAP guidelines track growth and development from newborns to teens. Services include physical exams, developmental screenings, immunizations, and health education tailored to each child's age and needs. Our providers emphasize preventive care to ensure optimal health outcomes.
Sick Child Visits
Prompt evaluation and treatment for acute illnesses and injuries. We offer same-day appointments, nurse triage services, and mini-clinic options for minor ailments. Our team manages common childhood illnesses while providing clear guidance for home care and medication management.
Adolescent Health
Specialized care addressing teenage physical and emotional development. Services include confidential consultations, risk behavior counseling, and management of adolescent-specific health concerns while maintaining appropriate parental involvement through state-compliant consent processes.
Immunizations
Complete childhood vaccination schedule following CDC recommendations. We provide routine immunizations, catch-up schedules, and required vaccines for school enrollment while maintaining proper documentation and addressing parental concerns.
Chronic Condition Management
Comprehensive management for chronic conditions like asthma, ADHD, and diabetes. Our approach combines regular monitoring, personalized treatment plans, and family education to effectively manage long-term health needs in children and adolescents.
People
Dr. Byron Cotton
Medical Doctor
Board-certified pediatrician with 20+ years of experience serving Georgia and Alabama families. Recognized as Atlanta's Top Doctor by Atlanta Magazine (2009-2017). Specializes in comprehensive pediatric care from newborns to adolescents.
Dr. Alana Burns
Medical Doctor
Atlanta native joining the practice in 2021. Completed undergraduate studies at Swarthmore College. Provides compassionate pediatric care with a focus on family-centered treatment approaches for children of all ages.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We provide care for children from birth through 21 years of age.
Do you offer telemedicine visits?
Yes, we offer virtual consultations for most non-emergency medical concerns.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept most major insurance plans including Medicaid, PeachCare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, and United Healthcare.
Are same-day sick appointments available?
Yes, we reserve daily slots for acute illness visits and offer nurse triage services when needed.
What are your office hours?
Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM, Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM-1:00 PM (August-May).
Do you provide school physicals and immunizations?
Yes, we offer required school physicals, sports exams, and all routine childhood vaccinations.
Reviews (5)
Crystal Magee
Oct 25, 2020
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I wanted to review the doctor office in hope for increase cleaning and COVID-19 procedures. They asked my daughter for urine and pointed us in the direction of the rest room which was filthy and urine on the toilet seat and floor. In addition there was no one sterilizing the ink pens and rooms after each use. I was more afraid of catching the coronavirus at the doctor's office than the grocery store.
There was also 3 families in the waiting room area.
Recommendation:
1. Clean bathrooms after each use
2. Sterilize ink pens after each use
3. Have families wait in there car until the dr. Or team
There was also 3 families in the waiting room area.
Recommendation:
1. Clean bathrooms after each use
2. Sterilize ink pens after each use
3. Have families wait in there car until the dr. Or team
Jacqueline Brown
Sep 27, 2019
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Nice place too take kids and teen good doctor good staff ask question they treat right try them you like them
Sarah Rolley
Aug 26, 2019
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Let me start by saying Dr. Cotton and Nurse Gayla are wonderful professionals. However the office staff over the past 11 years has grown to be increasingly discourteous, unprofessional and just lack basic customer service skills. I have 5 children that will no longer be coming to this office due to this lack of professionalism. I am very disheartened to have to move my children from a doctor we are so comfortable with but I will no longer tolerate the stress of the office staff from front desk to billing. Dr Cotton I wish you many more years of prosperity and hope you will seriously crack down
Aminah Shakoor
Jan 06, 2019
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My eleven year old has been going to Dr. Cotton since he was a baby. He is a great physician, and the staff is very friendly!
Ayfer T. Bidhendi
Aug 10, 2018
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If youre OK waiting for over an hour to be seen by a doctor, come to this place. Dr Cotton and NP Ms Gayla are nice but the wait is ridiculous. As soon as I have time to find another pediatrician for my kids, I will stop coming to this office!
