Welcome to Preferred Pediatrics

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** Important Message from Dr. Whitney Sprinkle **

After 15 years of working with the team and families of Preferred Pediatrics, I have made the difficult decision to retire from clinical medicine. It has been an honor and privilege to have been a part of your lives. Together we have navigated life with periods of joy, sadness, fear and triumph and I will never forget any of those journeys. I am truly grateful for everything you have shared with me. I will miss each of you more than I can put into words.

I know that you will be in good hands with the clinical team of Preferred Pediatrics. My last day in the office will be August 29, 2019. If there is any way that we can help facilitate the transition to another provider, please let us know.

~ Dr. Whitney Sprinkle

Please join us in welcoming Sara Ortu, CFNP to our team!

Sara Ortu, CFNP, received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Liberty University. While working in the Pediatric ICU she went on to complete the nurse practitioner program at Virginia Commonwealth University. For the last five years she has worked locally in Fredericksburg with both pediatric primary and urgent care. Sara is passionate about developing lasting relationships with families from their child’s first newborn visit through adolescence. Sara enjoys spending time with her husband, sons, and golden retrievers.

Sara will begin seeing patients in September 2019.

Preferred Pediatrics has won FIRST place for the best "Pediatric Practice" category for Fredericksburg Parent and Family's (FredParent) 2019 Family Favorites awards!　　

Also, Jennifer Bodin won FIRST for best "Individual Pediatrician."

Thanks to our loyal patients for voting us #1!

Do you need your Annual Wellness Exam or Sports Physical?

Our schedules are open through October 2019!

Please call the office to schedule!!

We offer three convenient pediatric locations, one in Fredericksburg, one in Lees Hill and one in Spotsylvania to serve your family. Our physicians provide General Pediatric care for newborns to adolescents. Our goal is to work as a team with the families of our patients to deliver the best possible health care to each individual. Most of our providers are parents and they understand the needs of today's families.

The providers of Preferred Pediatrics can guide you through the intricacies of raising healthy children and provide recommendations and treatment when your child is ill. Our wellness exams begin after your child’s birth and continue through early childhood and adolescence.

Our practice offers comprehensive care from infancy to young adulthood. Our services are designed to ensure the healthy development of each child and include but are not limited to the following:

Abdominal Pain, Vomiting, Bowel Changes, Constipation, & Reflux
Long Appointments to Discuss In-Depth Problems or Concerns
Asthma - Assessment, Monitoring, & Education
Behavioral Concerns
Developmental Screening for delays and missed milestones
In-House Laboratory Testing (Urine, Strep, Flu)
Musculoskeletal Issues - Back, Limb, or Joint Pain
Neurological Concerns - Chronic Headaches, Dizziness, & Fatigue
Nurse Appointments (Flu Vaccines, Delayed Immunizations)
Nutritional Counseling; Weight Concerns
Removal of Skin Staples or Sutures
Routine Wellness Exams from Birth through Age 17
Same-Day Sick Appointments for Runny Nose, Fever, Vomiting, Sore Throat, & Diarrhea
School, Camp, & Sports Physicals
Skin Issues - Acne, Eczema, Rashes, Wart Removal
Treatment of ADHD, Anxiety and/or Depression
Vision and Hearing Screenings

We are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, except for major holidays. We offer extended clinic hours for established patients on Monday & Tuesday evenings until 6:30 pm at one of our Preferred Pediatrics locations. To view the weekend schedule, click on the Weekend Call Schedule page listed under Home on the menu above. The doctor listed provides urgent care hours Saturdays 8:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. for established patients.

Our Physicians: Please click on "Providers" to learn more about the doctors within our practice, their specialty, practice location, and biography.

Our Practice Locations:

Preferred Pediatrics at Lee's Hill
10600 Spotsylvania Avenue
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408
(540) 604-9500
(540) 604-9501 (FAX)

Preferred Pediatrics at Snowden
331 Park Hill Drive
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
(540) 368-8091
(540) 368-8095 (FAX)

Preferred Pediatrics at the Courthouse
9755 Courthouse Road, Suite 101
Spotsylvania, Virginia 22553
(540) 898-9680
(540) 898-9699 (FAX)

Preferred Pediatrics at Lee's Hill
10600 Spotsylvania Avenue
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408
Phone: (540) 604-9500
Fax: (540) 604-9501

Preferred Pediatrics at Snowden
331 Park Hill Drive
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
Phone: (540) 368-8091
Fax: (540) 368-8095

Preferred Pediatrics at the Courthouse
9755 Courthouse Road, Suite 101
Spotsylvania, Virginia 22553
Phone: (540) 898-9680
Fax: (540) 898-9699