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Boys & Girls Pediatrics

Boys and Girls Pediatrics provides services for newborns to teens 18 years of age. We are honored to offer high-quality pediatric care for the children in our community, as well as excellent advice to parents from all walks of life.

This commitment is more than our job. It is our privilege and passion.

Meet Our Providers

Our team is committed to helping your kids stay healthy and reach their full potential. We invite you to get to know our providers and why they enjoy practicing medicine.

Angel Acevedo, M.D.

Angel D. Acevedo, M.D.

EXPERIENCE

  • Medical School: University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico, MD
  • Residency: University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey, Pediatrics
  • Certifications & Memberships: East Tennessee Children’s Hospital Medical Staff
Victoria Cox, DO

Victoria Cox, DO

EXPERIENCE

  • Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University, DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harrogate, TN
  • Pediatric Residency: University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Chattanooga, TN

"I am incredibly excited to return to the Knoxville area and serve at Boys and Girls Pediatrics. I look forward to partnering with patients and parents, hoping to play a small role in helping children have the healthiest, happiest start to life!"

Carolyn Welch, C.P.N.P.

Carolyn Welch, C.P.N.P.

I just love kids and taking care of them. Every child deserves access to excellent medical care, regardless of their financial resources or complex medical challenges, and we provide that care at North Knoxville Pediatrics. Watching kids and their parents grow and overcome challenges is a joy and a privilege.

EXPERIENCE

  • Undergraduate: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn.; Tennessee Wesleyan
  • University, Fort Sanders Department of Nursing, Knoxville, Tenn.
  • Graduate: Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, Tenn.
  • Certifications: Certified Family Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse

INTERESTS

My favorite ways to spend my time are writing (I have an M.F.A. from Bennington College), reading good books, hiking, bicycling, caring for my own children, traveling and gardening.

Qin Zou, CPNP, RN

Qin Zou, C-PNP, RN

EXPERIENCE

  • Undergraduate: BS in Nursing - University of Tennessee, Knoxville
  • Graduate: MS in Nursing - University of Tennessee, Knoxville

CERTIFICATIONS

Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner by PNCB
Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner by PNCB
BLS By American Heart Association

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Boys & Girls Pediatrics

(865) 689-1122
1400 Dutch Valley Drive
Knoxville, TN 37918
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Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
  • Tuesday: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
  • Wednesday: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
  • Thursday: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
  • Friday: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
  • Saturday: CLOSED
  • Sunday: CLOSED
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Our practice has served North and East Knoxville families for many years, and a number of our former patients now trust us with the care of their children. We provide excellent, friendly, timely care to children and adolescents, and we are proud to be a part of this community.

NCQA Certificate of Recognition

Boys & Girls Pediatrics is Recognized as a Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) practice by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA)