PRACTICE PROFILE
(l-r) Drs. Lookadoo, Springle and Earle believe in partnering with the parents of their patients.
Pediatric Associates–Simpsonville A new pediatric practice has joined Children‘s Hospital of Greenville Health System (GHS). But while Pediatric Associates–Simpsonville has just opened, its doctors— O. Perry Earle IV, Stephen Lookadoo Jr. and Kevin Springle— have long been a part of the GHS team. “Our first goal is to provide a true medical home with highquality, centralized care,” said Dr. Lookadoo. “The second is to develop a relationship with families and get to know them well, so we can better treat them. Ultimately, we want to establish a pattern of trust and care.” The practice’s guiding principle is to treat patients with standards of care based on sound medical research—and to promote an atmosphere where children and parents know that they can discuss anything with their provider. That includes providers greeting patients with the attitude of “How can we help you?” and making sure that parents understand what is going on with their child and treatment plan. The practice also offers prenatal visits so that expectant parents can become acquainted with their provider and begin building a relationship. Drs. Earle and Springle are from the Upstate, and all three pediatricians have been active in the Simpsonville area for years. They know many patients from their own involvement in local events, schools, churches and teams. 19 Inside Health
“We feel connected to those we serve,” noted Dr. Lookadoo. “What we enjoy most is being a part of a child’s family as that child grows up. We have patients we met the day they were born who now are attending college—we’ve seen them grow from an infant to the interesting young adult they’re becoming. It is both fun and humbling to be a part of that process.” Providers O. Perry Earle IV, MD Stephen E. Lookadoo Jr., MD Kevin A. Springle, MD Pediatric Associates–Simpsonville 1409 W. Georgia Road, Suite A Simpsonville, SC 29681 (864) 454-5062 ghschildrens.org/pasimpsonville Facebook Hours Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday, 9-11:30 a.m.