Mary Washington Healthcare Welcomes Preferred Pediatrics

Fredericksburg, VA, September 2, 2025 – Mary Washington Healthcare is pleased to announce that Preferred Pediatrics officially joined Mary Washington Medical Group as Mary Washington Pediatrics on September 1, 2025. This seamless transition ensures families will continue receiving the same trusted, high-quality pediatric care at the current office locations:

Mary Washington Pediatrics – Park Hill Drive

Located at 331 Park Hill Drive in Fredericksburg, VA 22401, this office can be reached at 540. 368.8091. Providers at this location include Jennifer Kost-Phillips, DO, Sharon Shaw, MD, and Monica Bowler, PA-C.

Mary Washington Pediatrics – Spotsylvania Avenue

Located at 10600 Spotsylvania Avenue in Fredericksburg, VA 22408, this office can be reached at 540.604.9500. Providers at this location include Linda Purcell, MD, Jiyeon Becker, MD, Julie O'Brien, MD, and nurse practitioners Melissa Lanman, CPNP-PC and Jennifer Bodin, CFNP.

Mary Washington Pediatrics – Courthouse Road

Located at 9755 Courthouse Road, Suite 101 in Spotsylvania, VA 22553, this office can be reached at 540.898.9680. Providers at this location include Linda Purcell, MD, Jiyeon Becker, MD, and nurse practitioners Melissa Lanman, CPNP-PC and Jennifer Bodin, CFNP.

“We are excited to welcome Preferred Pediatrics to Mary Washington Medical Group,” said Cathy Yablonski, Senior Vice President, and Chief Ambulatory Operations Officer at Mary Washington Healthcare. “Their commitment to compassionate, family-centered care aligns perfectly with our mission, and we look forward to continuing to serve our community together.”

Linda Purcell, DO added, “Joining Mary Washington Healthcare allows us to enhance the care we provide while maintaining the close relationships we have built with our patients and families. We are proud to be part of a system that puts patients first.”

As an affiliate of MWHC, Mary Washington Medical Group offers patient-centered care across 24 specialties—from primary care to advanced surgical services. The group emphasizes collaboration between patients and providers, creating a one-stop healthcare resource tailored to individual needs.

For updated practice information including hours of operation, please visit practices.mwhc.com.

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About Mary Washington Healthcare

Mary Washington Healthcare is a fully integrated, regional healthcare system that provides inpatient and outpatient care at over 80 facilities including Mary Washington Hospital, a 471-bed tertiary hospital, Stafford Hospital, a 100-bed community hospital, four emergency departments, and a multi-specialty graduate medical education program. Mary Washington Healthcare is a non-profit health system with a longstanding commitment to providing care regardless of ability to pay. For more information about our services and facilities, visit mwhc.com.