Nothing matters more than our children. At Westcare Pediatrics, we believe that kids deserve the best. Our belief drives everything we do. It defines our vision for the future and our mission for today. Westcare Pediatrics is an independent health care system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide kids and their families a special care and support.
It is our privilege to follow children from birth through age 18. The years that we have spent practicing have given us the opportunity to care for generations of children. We know that the relationship that a family has with their pediatric practice is very important, and we strive to provide excellent service. We are committed to quality healthcare for children of all ages through regular preventive health screening, patient and parent education, and appropriate management of illnesses and concerns.
Our Medical Providers
Josephine T. Ediale, MD. FAAP
Josephine T. Ediale is a Board Certified Pediatrician. A graduate of the College of Medicine University of Benin Nigeria. She completed her residency at the Michigan State University Sparrow Hospital and served as Chief Resident. Dr. Ediale is on staff at Tanner Medical Center and a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. “E” as called is married with four children and enjoys family time, music, and reading.
Dr. Ediale’s passion is to provide superb medical care to our Newborn, Toddler, Adolescent, and Teenager.
Tammy Lyles-Arnold, MD. FAAP
Dr. Tammy Lyles-Arnold is a Board Certified Pediatrician. A graduate of Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. She completed her residency at the University of Chicago Children’s Hospital. Dr. Arnold is on staff at Tanner Medical Center. She is married with one child and enjoys movies, music, fashion, biking and birding. Dr. Arnold is committed to serving the “underserved” population and making sure they have excellent medical care from birth to adulthood.
Heather Howard. APRN, CPNP-PC
Heather Howard is a nurse practitioner certified in pediatric primary care. She obtained her bachelors of science in nursing from Kennesaw State. After 12 years working in pediatric emergency, she completed her Masters in nursing at Georgia state university. It is truly an honor and a privilege to provide care for children from birth until adulthood. In her free time she enjoys running, biking, and spending time with her family and friends. She is also an active member of Sigma Theta Tau.
Jessica Dunn. APRN, CPNP-PC
Jessica Dunn is a board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from the University of Georgia in 2009 with a Bachelors degree in Psychology and Biology. She continued her studies in Nashville, Tennessee at Vanderbilt University and acquired her Masters Degree in Nursing, specializing in Pediatric Primary Care. She has previously practiced in Central Florida for 7 years and enjoys working with the full spectrum of pediatric patients. Through her medical outreach in Central America, she has become proficient in Spanish.