STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

We are in existence to serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients and their families. We believe that children are gifts from God, a heritage from the Lord. We, as parents, are therefore accountable to God for molding, shaping, and preparing them for a full and useful life. It is our desire to form a partnership with you and your family to achieve the best possible state of health for your child. We want to encourage you to ask questions, to be involved, and to participate in your child’s health care. We hope you will feel that our office is a welcoming and comfortable place to bring your child with concerns about him or her. You and your child are very important to us.

Rankin Children’s Group, PLLC, is owned by five partners who are all Board Certified through the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Joseph (Joe) D. Edwards, Jr., M.D. – Dogwood Location

Dr. Edwards is from Hollandale, MS. He graduated from Deer Creek High School and then attended Delta State University in Cleveland, MS. He earned his Medical Degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1989 and completed his Residency there in 1992. He has been at Rankin Children’s Group since 1993.

W. Craig Flowers, M.D. – Dogwood Location

Dr. Flowers is from Jackson, MS. and graduated from Jackson Preparatory School. He attended Mississippi State University and Millsaps College. He earned his Medical Degree from the UMC School of Medicine in 1983. Then he completed his residency at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in 1986, and continued his education with a Fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at UMC. He joined Rankin Children’s Group in 1994.

Michael A. Rogers, M.D. – Crossgates Location

Dr. Rogers is from Jackson, MS., also. He graduated from Pearl High School and then attended Mississippi College. After graduating in 1993, Dr. Rogers attended the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and earned his Medical Degree in 1997. He completed his Residency there in 2000 and then joined Rankin Children’s Group that same year.

Dennis W. Rowlen, M.D. – Crossgates Location

Dr. Rowlen grew up in Eupora, MS. and graduated from the High School there. After graduating from Mississippi College, Dr. Rowlen earned his Medical Degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 1981. He completed his Residency at UMC in 1985 and then joined Rankin Children’s Group that year.

K. Michelle VanNorman, M.D. – Crossgates Location

Dr. VanNorman is from New Orleans and attended Archbishhop Chapelle High School in Metairie, LA. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, she earned her Medical Degree from UMC in 1995. She completed her residency at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital and St. Jude Cancer Research Center. After completing a year as Chief Resident at UMC, Dept. of Pediatrics, she joined Rankin Children’s Group in 1999.

Laura B. Mullins, M.D. – Crossgates Location

Dr. Mullins is from Jackson, MS.  She graduated from Forest Hill High School and Millsaps College.  She then attended the University of Mississippi School of Medicine where she earned her medical degree in 2003 and completed her residency there in 2006.  She joined Rankin Children’s Group in August 2008.

Other than the partners, there are two physicians who have joined our practice.

• Ann Marie Lee, M.D. practices at our Flowood location.
• Alisha S. Vaughn, M.D. practices at our Flowood location.