To better serve you we have recently made changes to our phone menu, please listen to all available options to help you make the best selection! Our Staff RICHARD R. BRZESKI, M.D., F.A.A.P. (CLICK FOR REVIEWS) Undergraduate: Virginia Commonwealth University, Biology Medical School: Eastern Va Medical School Residencies: Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters, Norfolk. Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics Clinical Interest: Pediatrics Personal: Lives in Yorktown VA with his wife and 4 children. Can often be found fishing for snook in Florida with his kids. JULIAN H. BLALOCK, JR., M.D. , F.A.A.P. Undergraduate: UNC Chapel Hill, BA in Chemistry Medical School: Medical College of Virginia Residencies: Medical College of Virginia Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics Clinical Interest: Pediatrics Personal: Grew up as a Children’s Clinic patient. Lives in Newport News with his wife and has 2 daughters. MARGARET V. BLANCHARD, M.D. , F.A.A.P. Undergraduate: Georgetown University, B.S. Biology Medical School: Medical College of Virginia Residencies: EVMS/Children’s Hospital of the Kings Daughters Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics Clinical Interest: Asthma, Allergy, Newborn care and lactation Personal: After working for a year in the emergency department at CHKD in Norfolk, she spent two years in Memphis, Tennessee working in private practice at Memphis Children's Clinic and working for LeBonheur Children's Hospital Urgent care center. In 1999, she returned to Virginia joining the Children's Clinic. She lives in Newport News with her husband and has a daughter and a son. She enjoys traveling and gardening. ELIZABETH K. BRODERICK, M.D., F.A.A.P. Undergraduate: University of Virginia, BA in Chemistry Medical School: Medical College of Virginia Residencies: Medical College of Virginia (IM-PEDS) Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics Clinical Interest: Adolescent Medicine and Allergic Diseases. Personal: Her favorite quote is “Let food be your medicine” by Hippocrates. Dr. Broderick has two daughters and loves cats, dogs, kids and reading! JON GRIFFITHS M.D., F.A.A.P. Medical School: Hahnemann University Residencies: Boston City Hospital Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics Clinical Interest: Asthma and Allergic Disorders and sleep issues. Personal: Originally from Pennsylvania, Dr. Griffiths is married and has two sons. He enjoys reading, cooking, and anything that gets him outdoors AMANDA M DRAPER, M.D., F.A.A.P. Undergraduate: Mississippi University for Women, Magna Cum Laude Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine Residencies: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics Personal: She served in the Air Force Medical Corps for over five years as a pediatrician caring for the children of active duty and retired servicemen and women before joining the Children’s Clinic in 2008. JESSICA VEEDER DO, F.A.A.P. Undergraduate: State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry Medical School: New York Institute of Technology — New York College of Osteopathic Medicine Residencies: Medical College of Virginia. Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics Clinical Interest: Allergy and Pulmonology Personal: Is married, with 2 sons and resides in Yorktown VA. BENJAMIN WADDELL DO, MDIV, FAAP Undergraduate: Cedarville University, BA in Psychology Medical School: Via College of Osteopathic Medicine at VA Tech Residencies: Peyton Manning Childrens Hospital, Indianapolis, IN, Chief Resident 2017-2018. Certifications: American Osteopathic Board of Pediatrics Clinical Interest: Nutrition, Obesity, ADHD. Personal: Is frequently involved in medical missions, plays guitar and piano. ERIN FUNDERBURKE MD FAAP Undergraduate: Winthrop University, B.S. Biology Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Residencies: Palmetto Health Richland/University of South Carolina School of Medicine Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics Clinical Interest: primary care, obesity Personal: I was born and raised in South Carolina but I am excited to make Virginia my new home. I enjoy the outdoors and reading. Currently resides in Williamsburg, VA. AMBER MCCUSKER MD FAAP Undergraduate: University of Arkansas, B.S. Microbiology Medical School: University of Texas Health & Science Center Medical School at Houston Residency: San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium Certifications: American Board of Pediatrics Clinical Interest: primary care Personal: I’ve been a pediatrician since 2011 and consider myself so very blessed to be able to care for each and every child who comes to see me. I’m a mother of 4, wife of a military pilot, and an Army vet and my family is thrilled to be able to call Virginia our forever home. Lactation Consulting DAPHNE M. BONNIVILLE, RN Daphne received her RN diploma from Riverside School of Professional Nursing and Christopher Newport Community College in 1989. Daphne has over 29 years of experience in breastfeeding education. She has worked closely with preterm infants as well as term infants. She is a former Marine Corps brat. She resides in Gloucester, Virginia, with her three teenagers. Daphne is available to assist with your breastfeeding needs. Children’s Clinic would be nothing without our wonderful support staff! Management Charis B.- Practice Manager Kelly B.- Assistant Office Manager Chris R.-Office Manager Denbigh Shawn J.- Office Manager Port Warwick Clinical Staff Kristi H. LPN Sarah B. LPN Amber G. LPN Nicole B. LPN Daphne B. RN Jill W. RN Valerie A. LPN Christie S. LPN Jacquie S. LPN Melissa A. LPN Jasmin J. CMA Dhestini T. CMA LaChanel J. CMA Kellie G. LPN William W. LPN Administrative Staff Renee B. Keiryn F. Sina H. Misty E. Michele B. Business Office Staff Donna P. Theresa I. Shelly D. Sign up to receive news and updates. SIGN UP