About Dr. Geurkink

Ballentine Pediatrics

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Dr. Geurkink

Deanne Geurkink, MD, FAAP

Dr. Deanne Geurkink is board certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science from Florida State University in 1990, and then completed her Medical Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1996. She finished her pediatric residency at Palmetto Health Richland Children's Hospital. She has been practicing pediatric and adolescent medicine in Columbia, South Carolina since 1999 and is currently an Associate Professor at the Children's Hospital. Dr. Geurkink is married and has three children. She attends Gateway Baptist Church. Her interests include family activities revolving around baseball, tennis, swim team, and music. She is also involved in world missions and women's ministry.

Dr. Gunter

Tim Gunter, MD, FAAP

Dr. Tim Gunter is a native of Columbia and a graduate of USC School of Medicine. He has been practicing pediatric medicine for 23 years and has extensive experience, from babies in the newborn nursery to adolescents leaving for college; from routine well childcare to acute emergency medicine and trauma. He believes in spending quality time with each patient and listening to their concerns. His values and beliefs are a great addition to Ballentine Pediatrics and the Irmo/Columbia area. Dr. Gunter and his wife, Susan, have eight children. They are active in sports and their local church.