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Robert Pendergrast Jr., MD, Pediatrics, Augusta, GA

Robert Pendergrast Jr. MD

Adolescent Medicine


Physician

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  • 1120 15th StreetAugusta, GA 30912

  • Phone+1 706-721-2191

  • Fax+1 706-721-3295

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Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityM.P.H., 1987 - 1988
  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    University of Mississippi School of MedicineFellowship, Adolescent Medicine, 1986 - 1987
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    University of Mississippi Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1984 - 1986
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    University of Mississippi Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1983 - 1984
  • Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
    Medical College of Georgia at Augusta UniversityClass of 1983
  • Furman University
    Furman UniversityB.A., Music, Summa Cum Laude, 1975 - 1979
  • Georgia Institute of Technology
    Georgia Institute of TechnologyNo Degree, 1974 - 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 2022 - 2027
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1988 - 2027
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1987 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • Pediatrics
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Medicine
    American Board of Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Exemplary Teacher Award, Department of Pediatrics Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 2015-2016
  • Exemplary Teacher Award, Department of Pediatrics Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University, 2014
  • Silver Medal, Health and Wellness Category Evergreen Book Medals, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Skateboard Injuries in Children and Adolescents  
    Pendergrast RA, Journal of Adolescent Health Care, 1/1/1990

Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Incorporating Hypnosis into Pediatric Clinical Encounters.
    Pendergrast, R. A., Children, 1/1/2017
  • Impact of meditation on ambulatory blood pressure and sodium handling in prehypertensive African American adolescents.
    Barnes, V. A., Pendergrast, R. A., Harshfield, G. A., & Treiber, F. A., Ethnicity & Disease, 1/1/2008
  • Meditation lowers ambulatory blood pressure in prehypertensive African American adolescents (abstract #020).
    Barnes VA, Pendergrast RA, Davis HC, Treiber FA, ISHIB: 21st Annual International Interdisciplinary Conference on Hypertension and Related Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Ethnic Populations, Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2006
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Lectures

  • The adolescent sexual history 
    Medical College of Georgia, 2017, 2018 - 1/1/2018
  • Clinical Hypnosis as a tool for Self-Regulation 
    Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA - 1/9/2017
  • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Grand Rounds 
    Medical College of Georgia - 1/13/2016
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Other

  • Breast Cancer Prevention Video for Teens with the Breast Cancer Prevention Coalition of the CSRA 
    Pendergrast RA
    1/1/2011
  • Speaking With� (hosted by Carl Thornton) 
    Pendergrast RA, Perry Broadcasting
    Augusta, GA - 1/11/2008
  • There is a doctor in the house 
    Pendergrast RA, Richmond County Medical Society Radio Program; WGAC
    Augusta, GA - 1/30/2000

Press Mentions

  • More Than 120 MCG Faculty Recognized for Teaching Efforts
    More Than 120 MCG Faculty Recognized for Teaching EffortsFebruary 24th, 2017
  • The AMA Does Not Speak for Us
    The AMA Does Not Speak for UsDecember 9th, 2016

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