Smart Care Pediatrics

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Meet Our Team

GENERAL PEDIATRICS LOCATED IN TALLADEGA, AL

Pediatrician

Certified Physician Assistant

Danielle Daniel, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant in Talladega, AL

Danielle Daniel, PA-C is a certified physician assistant from Chelsea, AL. Her goal as a provider is to encourage a healthy and safe lifestyle, provide quality and complete care, and promote a safe environment for parents and children to express their concerns. She received her bachelor’s degree in biology with a chemistry minor at the University of Montevallo then received her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Samford University. Danielle has a background in being a certified pharmacy technician for five years and an emergency medical technician for two years.

With her combined clinical knowledge and experience, Danielle is a trusted individual that strives to provide integrated care involving the comprehensive view of the patient, coordinate and follow- up with referrals as needed, and oversee the continuity of care based on each patient’s situation. During her off time, Danielle enjoys going to church, spending time with her husband and dogs, relaxing with reading, and playing board games with friends and family.

Melinda Sutton-Griffin, DNP, PMHNP-BC

Mental Health, AL

Melinda Sutton-Griffin is a psychiatric nurse practitioner. For over 30 years, Melinda has cared for patients of all ages, in a variety of settings with a variety of conditions such as ADHD, Panic Attacks, Anxiety, and other mood disorders.
Melinda specializes in behavioral health- treating children, adolescents and adults with intellectual disabilities and complex medical and behavioral conditions. She provides compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services across the lifespan. As a provider she values interdisciplinary education and inter-professional collaboration for a whole person, patient centered approach to health and healthcare.

Marty L Schmidt, MD

Pediatrician in Talladega, AL

I graduated with my degree from University of Kansas in 1988. I have been seeing and caring for Children and their parents for over 30 years. I have spent the last 14 years in the desert in Southwest. It is so nice to be back in the southeast to continue caring for families and their children!

Make every visit a positive experience

Patient Reviews

4.8/5
Cathryn PittsCathryn Pitts
16:05 26 Oct 22
Love that they are open on the weekends! Took my son on a Saturday and there wasn't a long wait. The nurse practitioner took her time to make sure all of my questions were answered and was very thorough in her examination of my son. All of the staff is very gentle and caring and make you feel like you are #1, unlike other pediatric clinics we have been to. 10/10 definitely recommend!!!!!
LISA JACKSONLISA JACKSON
21:24 10 Oct 22
They are truly the best!!! The staff is so sweet and attentive! We are always greeted with a smile! We love both Kristy & Tiffany…They are truly AMAZING!!!We always see Stephanie Varner, CPNP, and she is truly kind, patient and very thorough. Everyone that we have interacted with are very thorough, and very patient.Highly recommend!
savannah sailorssavannah sailors
21:26 27 Sep 22
called to make an appointment for our 1 month old and the lady who answered the phone was the SWEETEST, came in and was welcomed with smiles and ooos and ahhhs over our lil one , the nurses are amazing and Dr. stephanie really listened to mine and my husbands concerns about our son and took her time with everything she did. would 100000000 % recommend this place to our friends and will definitely continue to use as our son’s primary pediatrician
Sherry S.SSherry S.S
15:12 07 Sep 22
Love the nurses my kids are very comfortable of letting them see my children best ppl best treatment while my son and I were at uab i had COVID and was intubated my son was born and was on icu also all of the staff here were up to date on my children at home and my kids were positive also at home if you are looking for a pediatric StepahanyVarner and Miranda Talmage are very good there job and love the kids and take care of them they are never wait long hours for wait and when you need them they never send you back home I have nine children and all my kids love coming here
Kelsey StewartKelsey Stewart
17:00 06 Jul 22
I really love this clinic. They are so good with my two boys. They really take the time to stop and listen to your questions and concerns regarding your children. The office staff and medical assistants are super friendly with the children as well. They have even taken the time to help me when I’ve had to bring both my children at the same time! ❤️
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