FORSYTH COUNTY
Westgate Pediatrics
Location:
3746 Vest Mill Road Click Here for Map
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Phone: (336) 774-0710
Fax: (336) 774-0707
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Closed for lunch 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Providers:
Marcela Heinrich, MD
Shelley Kreiter, MD
Mark Pashayan, MD
Rebecca Weinshilboum, DO
Practice Manager: Holly Bonney
Meet our Providers
Marcela Heinrich, MD
Dr. Heinrich graduated from the Bowman Gray School of Medicine. She joined Westgate Pediatrics in 1999 after completing her Pediatrics Residency training at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics and is a Certified Instructor of Infant Massage.
She is fluent in English, Spanish and German and sees children of all ages. Her devotion to community medical care is proven by her years of volunteer service at the Sunnyside Ministries Free Clinic in Winston-Salem.
Her outside interests include gardening and knitting.
Shelley Kreiter, MD
Dr. Kreiter received her medical education and Pediatric Residency training at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics with a special interest in Child Abuse and Neglect and Breast Feeding Support before joining Westgate Pediatrics in 2001.
She is Board Certified in pediatrics and is a Certified Lactation Consultant. When not working she and her husband enjoy long-distance bicycling.
Mark Pashayan, MD
After receiving his medical degree from the Bowman Gray School of Medicine in Winston Salem, he did his pediatric residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville. He worked in the private practice in Gainesville until 1995 when he joined Westgate pediatrics.
Dr. Pashayan is Board Certified in Pediatrics. Since 2001 he has served as the Chief Medical Officer for our primary care network, Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center Community Physicians.
Dr. Pashayan enjoys spending time with his wife and two grown sons. He is an avid photographer, cook, and musician.
Rebecca Weinshilboum, DO
Dr. Weinshilboum received her medical degree from the New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and did her Pediatric Residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She joined Westgate Pediatrics in 1998.
She is Board Certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Weinshilboum sees patients of all ages. She has a keen interest in adolescent medical problems and helping parents and teens negotiate relationships during those challenging times.
When not in the office, she is kept busy by her two small children and various pets.
Gemekia Parker, FNP
Gemekia Parker has over 10 years of nursing experience. She received her Bachelors of Nursing from North Carolina A&T State University, completed her Masters of Science in Nursing at Gardner-Webb University. She earned her post Masters Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate from East Carolina University.She is Board Certified by the NC Board of Nursing. She has experience in hemodialysis, medical surgery, and rehabilitation and skilled nursing facility nursing.
Gemekia believes in providing the best patient care and education to prevent disease with special emphasis on geriatrics and primary care.
In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with her family, aerobics, walking and vacationing at the beach.