Josephine T. Lopez, MD FAAP
Dr. Lopez (“DrL”) has broad experience in general pediatrics, in infectious diseases, and ADHD. She is Board Certified in Pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. DrL completed her residency at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and obtained her MD from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine. She maintains membership in the American Association of Pediatrics and the Philippine American Association of Georgia. DrL is as adjunct faculty at the Augusta University-University of Georgia Medical Partnership and mentors medical students in community pediatrics.
DrL loves kids and has three of her own grown ones, Joseph, Julia and Johann. She enjoys travel, gardening, cooking, and riding her bicycle. As an active member of St. Joseph Parish in Athens, she sings Sunday choir and strongly supports kids programs at both St. Joseph Catholic Parish School and Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School.
Felix Sherwin Lopez
Administrator/CFO
“MrL” handles the personnel and business side of the practice and is involved in customer service, business and vendor relations, hiring and payroll. Prior to joining Athens Kids Specialists he worked as a researcher in an international agricultural research center and as an environmental lab manager in private industry. MrL studied Biology (Ecology) at the University of the Philippines and obtained a PhD (Ecology) from the University of Georgia. He loves gardening, tennis, biking, and traveling with his family.
Buffy W York, RN, MSN
Advance Practice Nurse Practitioner
Buffy has over 20 year’s practical experience as a nurse/nurse practitioner in a pediatric or family medicine setting in Northeast Georgia. She earned her BS Nursing degree from Lander University and the MS Nursing degree from Clemson University. She is certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. During her free time, Buffy enjoys outdoor activities with her family.
Brenda Garcia
Back Medical Assistant
As a medical assistant, Brenda brings her educational background and a caring approach to Athens Kids Specialists. She’s currently pursuing her medical assistant certification and enjoys the rewarding experience of working with young patients. Brenda values family time, shopping trips, and coffee runs with her daughter.
Jessica Lopez, CMA
Back Medical Assistant
Jessica is a recent graduate from North Georgia Nursing Academy, where she earned her certification as a Medical Assistant. When she’s not at work, she enjoys the simple pleasures of shopping, traveling, and spending time with her seven dogs. Her practical skills and caring nature are a great fit for our pediatric team.
Dallana Bustamante, MA
Back Office Assistant
Dallana is a pediatric medical assistant who recently joined us from South Florida. With three children of her own, she understands the importance of compassionate care. Dallana enjoys outdoor activities and family vacations. She’s excited to contribute to our team and support our patients.
Jackeline Campos
Front Office Assistant
At the front office of Athens Kids Specialists, Jackeline is known for her friendly demeanor and her joy in working with children. She appreciates the daily learning experiences her role provides. Off duty, Jackeline finds relaxation in visiting parks and browsing the aisles of Target.
Maria Albarran
Back Medical Assistant
Maria is an integral part of our front office at Athens Kids Specialists, where she enjoys interacting with families and managing administrative tasks. In her free time, Maria loves spending quality moments with her children and shopping. She’s also working towards a future in nursing, aiming to enhance her role in healthcare.
Julia Lopez
Admin Assistant
Julia is a senior at the University of Georgia studying Anthropology and Human Kineseiology. She helps manage office correspondence, doctor credentialing, finances, and business licenses/permits. She loves dancing and intramural sports and is active in cross-cultural education.
Johann Lopez
Admin Assistant/IT Tech
Johann is majoring in mechanical engineering at Georgia Tech. At Athens Kids Specialists, he helps install and upgrade network devices and troubleshoot computer and EMR issues. Johann loves basketball, soccer and riding his bike. He has 14 pet chickens.
