ROCK HILL, SC, December 04, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- SouthernMED Pediatrics, a growing pediatric healthcare group providing comprehensive services across the state of South Carolina, announces the acquisition of Tri-County Pediatrics, effective December 3, 2025. With office locations in both Rock Hill (165 Amendment Avenue) and York (815 East Liberty Street), this expansion grows SouthernMED's presence in the rapidly developing Tri-County region—an area considered part of the broader Charlotte metropolitan community.

Founded in 2001 by Dr. Gaurang Shah, Tri-County Pediatrics has established a strong reputation for high-quality children's healthcare and is recognized as a certified Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Dr. Shah, who received the Rural Health Physician of the Year Award in 2016, will continue leading patient care across both offices, ensuring continuity and stability for families who have trusted the practice for more than two decades.

With the integration of Tri-County, SouthernMED Pediatrics expands access across northern South Carolina, enhancing operational density alongside its existing Fort Mill office and recently acquired Rock Hill (Sunshine Pediatrics) location. Both Tri-County offices will maintain their current operating hours, including Saturday morning availability at the Rock Hill location.

"Welcoming Tri-County Pediatrics into the SouthernMED family marks an exciting step in strengthening pediatric care across the northern part of our state," said Dr. R. Kyle Guyton, MD, FAAP, Co-Founder of SouthernMED Pediatrics. "Dr. Shah has built an exceptional practice rooted in accessibility, quality, and community connection. By joining forces, we can expand resources, elevate clinical support, and improve access for families throughout the Fort Mill, Rock Hill, and York areas."

The addition of Tri-County Pediatrics further strengthens SouthernMED's statewide network, enabling expanded access to coordinated pediatric services—including behavioral health integration, telemedicine, online appointment scheduling, and enhanced communication tools—supporting children and families at every stage of development.

"It is an honor to join SouthernMED Pediatrics," said Dr. Gaurang Shah, Founder of Tri-County Pediatrics. "For more than 20 years, our focus has been providing exceptional care to families across our community, including those in rural areas. Partnering with SouthernMED allows us to enhance that mission while maintaining the personalized, relationship-driven care our patients value."

For additional details on SouthernMED Pediatrics and its mission to deliver comprehensive, family-centered pediatric care to medically underserved communities, please visit www.southernmedpeds.com.

About SouthernMED Pediatrics

SouthernMED Pediatrics has been a trusted leader in pediatric healthcare for families across South Carolina for more than 15 years. Founded by Dr. Kyle Guyton and Dr. Joseph Delaney, the practice began with a single location in Lexington in 2008 and has grown steadily through a shared vision of expanding access to high-quality pediatric care. Today, SouthernMED operates seventeen offices statewide and remains committed to reaching more medically underserved communities across South Carolina. As part of US Pediatric Partners, SouthernMED continues its mission to redefine pediatric excellence through a patient-first, team-driven model of care that prioritizes access, compassion, and innovation in every community it serves.

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