C.A. Stilwell, Jr., MD is a physician who was in Pediatric Practice for 25 years. He left that practice after an aortic dissection and related surgery. Now he specializes in ADHD (ADD) and related problems and offers consultations on behavior issues.

He received his BA degree with Honors in Psychology at Vanderbilt University. He obtained his Medical Degree at Vanderbilt and did his Internship and Residency Training at Vanderbilt, as well. He is Board Certified in Pediatrics and is an Associate Clinical Professor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital.

He has served on the boards of directors of numerous medically-related organizations and is a past president of Cumberland Pediatric Foundation. He is a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a member of the America Association of Christian Counselors, a professional member of CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder), a member of the Tennessee Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and serves on the Board of Health for Williamson County.

At Charis Consulting Services, he has seen patients since 2004 from over 12 counties in Tennessee, as well as several other states, and overseas. He has been a popular speaker to numerous parent and professional groups and has been a volunteer advisor to school nurses. Dr. Stilwell has continued his education, including intensive postgraduate courses at Harvard, Stanford, and other institutions.

Terri Stilwell, RN is the office manager and nurse at Charis Consulting Services. She and Dr. Stilwell have been married 38 years and have four adult children and a grandson. Her experience has been primarily in cardiac nursing, but she has had inpatient and outpatient experience in pediatric nursing.

She is also a gifted and experienced teacher of young children in Bible Study and Sunday School settings. She provides a warm and personal air to Charis Consulting Services on the phone and in the office.