Pediatrics near Charlotte, NC

Biography: Catherine Ohmstede, MD, is committed to providing quality medical care for her patients and the Charlotte community. She gives annual physicals to homeless children at A Child's Place, is a past president of the Charlotte Pediatric Society and has participated in fundraising efforts for Pat's Place and the Ronald McDonald House, organizations devoted to caring for children. Dr. Ohmstede believes that quality care should start at birth and has a special fondness for newborn care, working to build lasting relationships with parents and caregivers from a child's first visit. When she is not working, Dr. Ohmstede and her husband, David, a pediatric cardiologist, enjoy reading, music and exploring the outdoors with their two children.

Biography: Dr. Ankrah was born and raised in Deep Run, a small town located in eastern North Carolina. After completing her schooling, Dr. Ankrah worked for six years at the Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland as an attending physician with the pediatric residency primary care program before moving to Charlotte with her family. She was involved with teaching and observing residents as they rotated through the primary care clinic. While in Oakland, Dr. Ankrah's special interests included pediatric advocacy and exploring multicultural approaches to healthcare. Since joining Novant Health Elizabeth Pediatrics in 2007, Dr. Ankrah has enjoyed exploring the facets of Charlotte living. She enjoys spending time with her husband and children. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, attending her sons' soccer games and completing small home projects.

Biography: Dr. Michael Bean, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 54 years old and has been practicing for 27 years. Dr. Michael Bean, MD is affiliated with Novant Charlotte NC.

Biography: Dr. Pamela Johnson, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. She is 62 years old and has been practicing for 35 years. Dr. Pamela Johnson, MD is affiliated with Novant Charlotte NC.

Biography: Dr. Laura Walby, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. She is 47 years old and has been practicing for 21 years. Dr. Laura Walby, MD is affiliated with Novant Charlotte NC.

Biography: Dr. James Lye, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist who practices in Charlotte, NC. He is 48 years old and has been practicing for 18 years. Dr. James Lye, MD is affiliated with Novant Charlotte NC.

Biography: Born and raised in New Jersey, Jonathan Kocmond, MD, was a biomedical engineer before he began his career in pediatrics in 1999. When he, his wife and his three children moved to Charlotte in 2004, he joined Novant Health and set out on a mission to create more than just a pediatric practice. With that, Novant Health Dilworth Pediatrics was born. Apart from caring for his patients there, he spends his spare time providing weekly care at a local underserved medical clinic. Dr. Kocmond also enjoys volunteering as a rugby coach at McClintock Middle School. When he is not serving the community, he and his family love traveling and spending as much time outdoors as possible.