Name: Dr. Erika Hales

Specialty: Pediatrics

Qualification / Board Certification: MD — Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics

Affiliation(s): Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital (Emory Decatur Hospital)

Locations (City/State): Alpharetta, GA | Atlanta, GA | Dacula, GA

Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Accepting New Patients: Yes

NPI Number: 1497940696

About the Doctor

Dr. Erika Hales, MD is a highly regarded, board-certified Pediatrician serving families across Alpharetta, Atlanta, and Dacula, Georgia. She earned her Medical Degree (MD) and completed specialized training in Pediatrics, earning certification from the American Board of Pediatrics — the gold standard of professional recognition in her field. Her expertise spans the full continuum of pediatric care, from newborn wellness visits to the management of complex childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

Dr. Hales brings a culturally inclusive approach to her practice, offering care in both English and Spanish to ensure that language is never a barrier for families seeking quality healthcare. She is affiliated with some of Atlanta’s most respected children’s medical institutions, including Children’s Scottish Rite Hospital and Emory Decatur Hospital, which is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Hospital — a distinction awarded to only the top 25% of hospitals nationwide.

Currently accepting new patients at all three of her practice locations, Dr. Hales is known for her attentive bedside manner, meaningful patient interactions, and a friendly, welcoming office environment. Patient reviews reflect a 5-star overall experience, with 100% of reviewers noting the friendliness of her staff and the meaningful quality of their time with her.

Highlights at a glance:

• Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
• Bilingual — fluent in English and Spanish
• Affiliated with Castle Connolly Top Hospital (Emory Decatur Hospital)
• Three convenient practice locations in the Atlanta metro area
• Currently accepting new patients
• 5-star patient satisfaction rating
• Expertise in both preventive and acute pediatric care

Education & Training

Dr. Hales completed rigorous academic and clinical training to achieve board certification in Pediatrics. While specific institution details are not publicly listed, her credentials reflect the following training pathway standard for MD-level pediatric specialists:

Medical School: Doctor of Medicine (MD) — Accredited U.S. Medical School

Residency: Pediatrics Residency — Comprehensive clinical training in child and adolescent medicine

Fellowship / Additional Training: General Pediatrics with focus on developmental and preventive care

Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) — Active Certification

Medical Conditions Treated

As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hales diagnoses, treats, and manages a broad spectrum of childhood and adolescent health conditions, including:

• Pediatric Medical Examinations & General Illness
• Ear Infections (Otitis Media)
• Common Cold & Upper Respiratory Infections
• Sore Throat & Tonsillitis
• Pink Eye (Conjunctivitis)
• Speech and Communication Disorders
• Developmental & Behavioral Concerns
• Allergies & Asthma in Children
• Skin Conditions (Rashes, Eczema, Impetigo)
• Fever, Flu & Viral Illnesses
• Urinary Tract Infections (Pediatric)
• Childhood Obesity & Nutritional Concerns
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Anxiety & Emotional Health in Children
• Eye & Vision Disorders in Children
• Growth & Developmental Delays

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Hales performs a variety of age-appropriate diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive procedures, including:

• Comprehensive Pediatric Physical Examinations
• Well-Child Visits & Developmental Screenings
• Routine Blood Work & Urinalysis
• Immunizations & Childhood Vaccination Programs
• Vision & Eye Examinations
• Ear Examinations & Ear Canal Assessments
• Speech Therapy Evaluation & Referral
• Hearing Screenings
• Sports & School Physical Examinations
• Behavioral & Developmental Assessments
• Newborn & Infant Assessments
• Preventive Health Screenings
• Minor Wound Care & Skin Procedures
• Referrals to Pediatric Subspecialists

Services Offered

Dr. Hales’s pediatric practice is designed to provide comprehensive, continuous care for children from birth through young adulthood. Her services are structured around the physical, emotional, and social health of every child she treats, with a strong focus on prevention, early detection, and family-centered communication.

Preventive Care & Wellness Checkups Dr. Hales places a strong emphasis on keeping children healthy through scheduled well-child visits, routine physical examinations, and age-appropriate immunizations. She counsels families on nutrition, sleep, physical activity, and healthy developmental habits. Early detection of potential health concerns is a priority at every preventive visit.

• Annual wellness and well-child exams
• Childhood immunization programs (CDC schedule)
• Growth and developmental milestone monitoring
• Nutrition and lifestyle counseling for children and families

Acute & Sick Visit Care For children experiencing sudden illness or injury, Dr. Hales provides timely sick visits to diagnose and treat infections, fevers, ear pain, respiratory illness, and more. Her multi-location practice ensures families have accessible options for urgent but non-emergency pediatric care.

• Same-day or next-day sick visits
• Diagnosis and treatment of ear infections, sore throats, and colds
• Fever management and infection treatment
• Pink eye, rashes, and skin condition care

Developmental & Behavioral Health Services Dr. Hales screens for and manages developmental delays, speech and communication disorders, ADHD, and emotional health concerns in children. She works collaboratively with families, schools, and specialists to support each child’s holistic development.

• Speech and communication disorder evaluations
• Behavioral and developmental screenings
• ADHD assessment and management
• Referrals to child psychologists, speech therapists, and specialists

Newborn & Infant Care Families with newborns benefit from Dr. Hales’s expertise in early childhood health. She provides newborn assessments, breastfeeding guidance, infant nutrition counseling, and growth tracking from the very first days of life.

• Newborn hospital visits and follow-up care
• Infant feeding and growth consultations
• Early milestone and developmental surveillance

Bilingual Care (English & Spanish) Dr. Hales and her clinical team provide services in both English and Spanish, ensuring that non-English-speaking families receive the same high standard of care and understanding as all other patients.

• Spanish-language consultations available
• Bilingual patient education and health guidance

Telehealth & Online Consultations Patients are encouraged to contact Dr. Hales’s office at (917) 687-1462 for information about telehealth availability and virtual appointment options for appropriate pediatric cases.

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Hales accepts most major insurance plans. Patients are advised to call the office at (917) 687-1462 before scheduling to confirm their specific plan and network are accepted. Accepted carriers include:

• Kaiser Permanente
• Medicaid
• CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
• Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
• Centene
• CareCentrix
• Express Scripts
• All Other Third Party Plans

Practice Locations

Location 1 — Primary Office Address: 3550 Preston Ridge Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005

Phone: (917) 687-1462

Location 2 Address: 3495 Piedmont Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

Phone: (917) 687-1462

Location 3 Address: 1862 Auburn Rd, Suite 107, Dacula, GA 30019

Phone: (917) 687-1462

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Hales holds admitting privileges at the following hospitals, including one recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Hospital:

• Emory Decatur Hospital — Decatur, GA (Castle Connolly Top Hospital — Ranked in 2 Specialties & 3 Procedures)
• Children’s Scottish Rite Hospital — Atlanta, GA
• Children’s Egleston Hospital — Atlanta, GA
• Children’s Hughes Spalding Hospital — Atlanta, GA