About Us
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Providers and Staff
Dr. Bowers
Dr. Kate Bowers grew up in Midlothian, Virginia. She attended Denison University in Ohio, and VCU School of Medicine in Richmond. Dr. Bowers completed her residency training at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. She eventually returned to the Richmond Metro Area to work in a private group practice for several years before starting Firefly Pediatrics.
Dr. Bowers is committed to care of your whole family. She is passionate about reducing antibiotic use and helping reduce parents' stress levels. In addition to her work with Firefly, she serves as president of the Richmond Pediatric Society.
When she’s not at work Dr. Bowers enjoys reading, playing board games and watching EPL Soccer with her husband, and riding bikes with her kids.
Diane Pavey, NP
Diane was born in the Richmond area and has lived here most of her life. She has been a pediatric nurse practitioner in the Richmond area since 2000. Diane obtained her first Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the College of William and Mary, and then went on to obtain a Bachelor’s of Nursing and Master’s of Nursing, with a child health concentration, from MCV/VCU. She is board certified as a pediatric nurse practitioner from the ANCC. She started her career in the emergency department and then transitioned to primary care in 2003, and has been taking care of children and families of the Richmond area since. Diane’s medical interests include all things related to the growth and development of children, and the care of the sick child. She is married with two adult children, and enjoys spending time with family and traveling.
Dr. Phillips
In August 2023 Dr. Phillips stepped out of the office to spend more time with her family. She is missed!
Our Practice
Firefly Pediatrics was designed from the ground up, with 21st-century families in mind. Our aim is to provide modern, evidence-based care for children and young adults from birth through college while facilitating easy electronic communication and reducing paper use. Our electronic medical records were designed for pediatric use and allow us to take better, more seamless care of your family.
Everyone's time is important. Therefore, most visits at Firefly Pediatrics are run on a schedule. You may call or send us a message through the portal to schedule both sick and well visits. In order for each patient to receive the proper care, we need to know the reason for your appointment. This will allow us to schedule the appropriate amount of time for your visit. Don't worry, we will always strive to have same day sick appointments available. Spacing arrivals appropriately will allow us to reduce your exposure to sickness in the waiting room as well as limit wait times.
Holiday Hours
Memorial Day - 1/2 day
4th of July - closed
Labor Day - closed
Thanksgiving day - closed
December 25 - closed
December 26 - 9:00 - 11:30
Firefly Pediatrics strives to be available for our patients. If you have an urgent medical concern when we are closed, please call our office and follow the prompts to be connected with Dr. Bowers
The patient portal is meant for communicating NON-URGENT medical needs or concerns only. If you are having a medical emergency, call 911.
To be seen Saturday mornings call the office after 8:30 am.
Our Office
Phone: (804) 372-3473Fax: (804) 322-5201
2937 Fox Chase Ln, Midlothian, VA 23112
Directions: Turn as though going to the KinderCare Daycare across Genito from the Exxon. Then take the first left into our parking lot. We are in the second building next to the Ameriprise.