Our Providers
Many of our providers work part time in an effort to balance work and home life. When we work we work very hard, and when we are home we really enjoy spending time with our families. We can’t promote and help you find balance if we don’t practice it ourselves!
Deborah Pollack, MD, FAAP
Dr. Pollack joined the practice in August of 1997 after completing medical school at the University of Alabama and pediatric residency at Emory Affiliated Hospitals. She is an avid reader and adds a tremendous amount to the practice by keeping us all updated on the latest pediatric medical advances. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Pollack and her husband are active members of the Decatur community and can often be seen around the neighborhood walking their dog. Dr. Pollack enjoys Pilates, dance, and keeping up with her college aged son and twin daughters.
Melinda Shelton, MD, FAAP
Dr. Shelton joined the practice in September, 2001. She is a graduate of Vanderbilt University, Emory University School of Medicine, and trained in Pediatrics at Emory Affiliated Hospitals. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics and is now working one day per week in the office, as she and her husband spend much of their time with their three children, traveling, and volunteering in the community.
Rebecca Kolesky, MD, FAAP
Dr. Kolesky, a California native, joined the practice in September 2005 after moving to Decatur from Chicago. She completed her undergraduate and medical education at the University of California San Diego and her pediatric residency at Children’s Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University in Chicago. She worked in the neonatal intensive care unit for a year before moving to Atlanta and beginning private practice. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics. Dr. Kolesky, her husband, and three sons are active members of the Decatur community. When she is not busy keeping up with her boy's activities she enjoys walking their dog, working out, and cooking.
Andrew Godfrey-Kittle, MD, FAAP
Raised in Decatur, Dr. GK was pleased to celebrate his 10th year with DeKalb Pediatric Center in 2024. He is a graduate of The Medical College of Georgia and former chief resident of the Emory University Pediatric Residency Program. He loves helping his patients grow and thrive, spending time with his wife and 2 sons in the mountains, and cheering Atlanta United to victory. He can often be found running up and down the hills of Medlock Park. Wave if you see him! P.S. he apologizes in advance for the dad jokes.
Tiffany Mangal, MD, FAAP
We are excited to welcome Dr. Mangal to DPC! An Atlanta native, Dr. Mangal earned her undergraduate degree from Columbia University before returning to Georgia to earn her medical degree from Emory University in 2014. She completed her pediatric training at Georgetown University and then began private practice in the DC area, while her husband completed his training. In 2019 they relocated to Columbus, Georgia and while her husband fulfilled his duties at Fort Bragg Dr. Mangal worked in a private practice and enjoyed spending time with her 2 young children. She is excited to settle back in Atlanta with her husband and children and begin the next phase of her career, Dr. Mangal is board certified in pediatrics, is passionate about patient education and building relationships with her patients. In her spare time she enjoys being outdoors and spending quality time with her young family.
Jacob Edwards, MD, FAAP, DABOM
Dr. Jacob Edwards is a compassionate, and highly skilled pediatrician, dual board-certified in Pediatrics and Obesity Medicine. A proud graduate of Morehouse School of Medicine, Dr. Edwards is dedicated to providing comprehensive, family-centered care to children from birth to adolescence.
With over a decade of experience, Dr. Edwards served families across Alabama before recently relocating to Atlanta, Georgia. He now lives with his wife-whom he married in 2024-their two children, and three energetic dogs.
Dr. Edwards's clinical interests include preventive care, developmental health, and the treatment of childhood obesity. He is known for creating a warm, welcoming environment where every child feels safe, heard, and valued.
Outside of the clinic, Dr. Edwards enjoys traveling to new places, trying out new recipes, exercising, and spending quality time with his family.
Hannah Addis, RN, CPNP
Hannah comes to us in March 2017 after spending over a year working in a pediatric practice in Covington. She graduated from Emory UniversitySchool of Nursing with her RN degree, and in 2014 with her Masters Degree as a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practioner. Hannah adds her experience along with a passion for patient education to our practice. She is a native Georgian, and now resides with her husband and two year old daughter in Decatur. She enjoys cooking, vacationing at the beach and walking through the neighborhood with her family.
Mallory Gray, RN, CPNP
We are excited to announce the addition, in April 2020, of Mallory to our team. She grew up in Roswell, Georgia and graduated from Clemson University with a BSN degree, then Emory University with her Masters/PNP degree. Mallory worked in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital and is delighted to be back home, providing care and education to families and children of all ages. Mallory enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors, exploring Atlanta, and traveling, when possible!
Caroline Zirbel, RN,CPNP
Caroline, an Atlanta native, grew up in the Decatur area, graduating from The Paidea School, then Emory University with a BSN degree. She worked as a nurse at Children's Health Care of Atlanta, while obtaining Masters degrees in both Public Health and Nursing at Emory. After certification as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Caroline worked for the Department of Public Health as a Child Health Coordinator doing school based physicals. She brings a wealth of knowledge and energy to our team. She and her husband live in Decatur and enjoy traveling. They (and their dog!) recently enjoyed a four month trip living in a converted cargo van travelling out West.
Sara Gambone, RN, CPNP
Sara, a Florida native, graduated in 2016 from the University of Central Florida with a BSN degree and then relocated to Atlanta to begin work as a nurse in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at CHOA. While continuing to work as a critical care nurse Sara completed her Masters Degree at University of Alabama, Birmingham to become a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. Sara brings her skills and knowledge, along with a passion for patient education and primary care to DPC. In her free time Sara enjoys baking, reading, and traveling. A recent favorite trip was to Costa Rica, and she is looking forward to an Iceland adventure this fall.
Jane Wilkov, MD, FAAP Founder DPC
After practicing pediatrics for almost 40 years, establishing DPC in 1992, and leading us to where we are today, Dr. Wilkov will retire in July 2024. She has devoted her career to forming relationships with patients, families and colleagues, and has set the bar high for providing excellent medical care to our diverse community. She will now get to enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends at the lake and beach, while remaining connected to the Atlanta pediatric community. We thank her and wish her well as we carry forth her legacy.