About Us

Dr. Gopinathan obtained his Medical Degree from the University of Kerala in India. After completing his Internship he completed his Postgraduate degree in Pediatrics from The University of Bombay, India. He completed his residency in Pediatrics and did a year of Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at NYU Medical Center in New York City. He is Board certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics and has been in Private Practice in Athens, Tennessee since January 2002.

He is a member of the American Medical Association and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

He has a special interest in Music and plays several percussion instruments. He has performed in several music festivals including the Riverbend Festival in Chattanooga and Doc Rock in Knoxville. He is married to Sudha Nair, MD. An Ob/GYn at Turkey Creek Medical Center in West Knoxville, TN and she can be reached at (865) 218-6660. They have two children; daughter, Richa, and son, Jay.

Annetta received her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Tennessee Wesleyan College in 1993. She obtained her Master of Education in Community Counseling from the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga in 2004. Annetta was a member of Chi Sigma Iota, Counseling and Academic Honor Society and is currently a member of the American Counseling Association. In 2011, Annetta became a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). She also continues to be on the Board of Nationally Certified Counselors.

Annetta has worked in public health, community mental health and as an early intervention specialist. Annetta enjoys travel, shopping, movies, and spending time with friends.

Sherri Scott is a licensed clinical social worker who recently relocated to Tennessee from Virginia. Sherri was born in Chicago, moved to Arizona in the rarely 80s, then joined the Army as a military journalist. Sherri graduated with her Masters in Social Work in 2013 and became a licensed clinical social worker in 2023. Sherri has worked with children and adolescents for the past 15 years, mostly in the elementary and middle school setting. Sherri enjoys bowling, karaoke, and going to the movies.

Johnna Varner is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing through Tennessee Wesleyan University and her Master of Science through East Tennessee State University where she was a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Her nursing background includes Trauma-Surgical ICU, cardiac cath lab, and pediatrics.

Johnna enjoys hiking, traveling, and cooking. She grew up in Etowah and currently lives in Sweetwater. Johnna is grateful for the opportunity to care for the children in the community that she calls home.

My nursing career encompassed a variety of different healthcare settings; med-surg, hospice, and director of nursing. I graduated summa cum laude from South College with a Master’s Degree in Nursing with a concentration of Family Nurse Practitioner. I previously attended Lincoln Memorial University and became a registered nurse in 2016. When I am not working, I enjoy spending quality time with my husband and our three children. As a family we enjoy baseball, church, kayaking, fishing, and the TN Vols!

Davida Asbury is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from East Tennessee State University. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, she worked in the newborn nursery and labor and delivery at Starr Regional Medical Center in Athens. During this time, she was voted “Best of the Best” two years in a row in nursing. Her husband John is a CRNA at Starr Regional Medical Center. Davida is passionate about providing care to the pediatric population in her hometown.

Haverly Spence is a Physician Assistant certified through the National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistants. Haverly grew up in the Johnson City area of Tennessee before moving to Cleveland to attend Lee University for her undergraduate education. At Lee, Haverly majored in Health Science while also achieving All-American status on the women’s golf team. After graduating from Lee, Haverly went on to join the Physician Assistant program at Lincoln Memorial University where she would ultimately earn a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies. Since an early age, Haverly has always been passionate about children and helping others. Kidzcare is a place where she is able to put those passions into practice. Outside the office, Haverly enjoys golf and other sports, traveling, and spending time with her husband, dog, and family.

Kelsey Keeler is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and her Master’s Degree from Carson Newman University where she was a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Prior to working as an FNP, Kelsey worked as a critical care RN. Kelsey is excited to be a part of the Kidzcare Pediatrics team and taking care of the pediatric population in the community. In Kelsey’s free time she enjoys spending time outdoors, traveling, and visiting family.

Cheryl Roberts is a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She earned her Associate of Science in Nursing at Columbia State Community College and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of North Alabama where she was a member of Phi Kappa Phi. Cheryl has worked in Medsurg, ICU, and Oncology at Starr Regional Medical Center prior to receiving her FNP. She has always had a passion for patient care, and is exciting to the be part of the team at Kidzcare Pediatrics.