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Piedmont Adult & Pediatric Medicine Associates Home Page Practice Locations Specialties Insurance / Hospitals Patient Accouts & Billing Dr Y. Owusu-Addo Dr C. Hoffman Dr J. Scheitler Dr J. Williams D. Elrod, PA	Home Page Practice Members:   Dr Yaw Owusu-Addo Dr Catherine A. Hoffman Dr John L. Scheitler Dr Johnathan D. Williams Darrell Elrod, PA   Care Philosophy To provide comprehensive, specialized and efficient care from birth through the golden years. Practice Locations  Summit Crossing Medical Suites  See map 640 Summit Crossing Place Suite 204 Gastonia, North Carolina  28054 (704) 865-0626 (704) 865-6531  (FAX) Specialties  All of four of our Med-Peds physicians are double trained and board certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. We provide comprehensive primary care in the office and hospital for adults, adolescents, children and newborns. Insurance and Hospital Affiliations  Participate with most major medical plans. Independently owned practice with privileges at Gaston Memorial Hospital. 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