MENTAL HEALTH
DR. MELISA BATES LYLES
Dr. Bates has worked at Carolina Pediatrics for over 10 years. She has had an interest in mental health since medical school and is excited to focus her attention on the mental health and wellness for our patients at Carolina Pediatrics.
Dr. Bates will be available for the evaluation and management of learning/school difficulties, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and other related concerns.
She will work as a team with patients, caregivers, schools, and specialists in determining and providing the best individualized care for the patient.
WHAT SHOULD YOU EXPECT AT YOUR FIRST VISIT?
Initial evaluations may require several separate visits (30-60 min per visit) which may include the following:
- Parent interview to obtain history/background
- Patient interview/examination
- Screening tools/testing
- Discussion of the results of the evaluation
- Development of an individualized plan (including medication when indicated)
- For school related concerns, the patient’s teachers will be contacted for additional information.
Primary Specialty:
Pediatrics
Medical School:
UNC at Chapel Hill
Internship/Residency:
UNC at Chapel Hill
Contact Dr. Bates
Call our office at 336-574-4280 or CLICK HERE to request an appointment with Dr. Bates
Refill requests should be made by calling our office. Refill requests will be processed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
For non-urgent issues, please send a message to Dr. Bates through the Patient Portal.
For urgent issues, please call the office for immediate assistance.
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
For 24/7 walk-up access to mental health services for Guilford County children (4+), adolescents and adults, please visit the new Guilford County Behavioral Health Center located at 931 Third Street in Greensboro, NC. Call their 24-hour HelpLine at 336-832-9700 or 800-711-2635 for immediate assistance for mental health and substance abuse issues.
