The Doctor:
Kim Breeden M.D. FAAP
Dr. Breeden graduated Magna Cum Laude from Baylor University in Waco, TX in 1982. She then attended the University Of Kansas School Of Medicine, graduating in 1986. After completing her pediatric residence at the University of Florida in Jacksonville in 1989, the Breedens moved to Athens, TN. She has been providing pediatric care for the children of Athens and the surrounding communities since 1989. In 1995 she and her husband Omer established Covenant Pediatrics, a practice dedicated to the care and nurture of all children.
Certifications and Licensures:
Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed by the State of Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners
Hospital Affiliations:
Active Staff Athens Regional Medical Center
Referral relationships with East Tennessee Children's Hospital, UT-Knoxville, TC Thompson Children's Hospital
Professional Organizations and Activities:
Fellow of the American Association of Pediatrics
Member Tennessee and McMinn County Medical Associations
Dr. Breeden has held numerous offices within the medical staff at Athens Regional Medical Center serving as secretary, vice-chief of staff and chief of staff. She is currently Chairman of the Perinatal Committee, and is seated on the Board of Trustees.
Medical Director of the Children's Advocacy Center (serving the abused children of 7 counties)
Campus Physician for Tennessee Wesleyan College students
Personal:
Dr. Breeden and her husband live in Englewood. They have two daughters attending Tennessee Wesleyan College. The Breedens live on a small horse farm surrounded by dogs, cats, horses and goats. They enjoy working outdoors training and showing their horses.
Nurse Practitioners:
Connie Aulds APN
Connie has more than twenty years experience as a family nurse practitioner treating both children and adults. She received her Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees in Nursing from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Connie joined us in 2005. She lives in the country with her family and 6 pets.Beth Cruttenden NP-C
Beth graduated from Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN in May 2009 with a Masters degree in nursing. She worked as an RN at Memorial Hospital for 6 years prior to obtaining her Master's degree in nursing. For three of those years she was a staff charge nurse. Beth also worked as a clinical instructor for Southern Adventist University in 2005-2006. Beth is a Certified Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is a member of the National Nursing Honor Society and the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. After training with Dr. Breeden in pediatrics, Beth joined Covenant Pediatrics in 2009.Nursing Staff:
Wanda, Caycie
Administration:
Omer Breeden, Business Manager
Micki , Insurance
Patient Relations:
Kate, Bridgett
