3 Best Pediatricians in Wilmington, NC

“Dr. Mary L. Forehand has over 42 years of experience providing exceptional medical care. She is a graduate of New Hanover High School. She attended college and medical school at the University of North Carolina and completed a pediatrics residency at Bowman Gray School of Medicine. She is board-certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and specializes in Pediatrics. She is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center, a leading healthcare facility in the region. She speaks English and Spanish. She currently practices at Carolina Pediatrics of Wilmington. Their pediatricians and staff strive to give you and your child the friendly and individualized care you deserve.”

“Dr. Patrick S. Edwards brings over 26 years of medical experience to his practice. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology, with a minor in Chemistry, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1994 and received his medical degree from East Carolina University School of Medicine in 1999. He went on to complete a combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Edwards is board-certified in pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. He has a special interest in pediatric dermatology and the management of ADHD. Dr. Edwards is affiliated with Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center and is dedicated to delivering exceptional medical care to his patients.”

“Dr. Karen H. Harum has over 38 years of experience in developmental medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Harum has particular expertise in the neuroscience of learning and autism. She is a Board-Certified General Pediatrician at the Clinic for Special Children, which serves both children with complex neurodevelopmental needs and those requiring general pediatric care. The Clinic emphasizes individualized care, creating customized treatment plans that celebrate each child's uniqueness, educate parents, promote wellness, and restore health. As Wilmington's first and only pediatric practice offering integrative medicine, the Clinic combines whole-child healing approaches with modern Western medicine, ensuring each child is thoroughly listened to, cared for, and treated.”