Physicians

Our physicians are Board Certified in Pediatrics, Fellows of the American Academy of Pediatrics and members of the Clinical Faculty at Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital and TriStar Centennial Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

Elizabeth G. Triggs, M.D.

  • Undergraduate: Emory University and University of North Carolina
  • Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine
  • Pediatric Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
  • Fellowship: Vanderbilt University Medical Center / Behavioral and Developmental Pediatrics
Dr. Triggs joined Green Hills Pediatrics in 1985. She and her husband, Austin, have two grown children and three grandchildren. She has spent most of her life in Nashville, but has lived in Pennsylvania, Jackson, MS, and Princeton, NJ. She is a member of Cumberland Pediatric Foundation, Tennessee Women in Medicine, and Tennessee Medical Foundation. One of her favorite childhood memories is hiking the trails at Percy Warner Park with her family. She continues this tradition with her children and still enjoys hiking the trails. She enjoys movies, traveling and loves baseball. Special pediatric interests are asthma, adolescents, and behavioral pediatrics.

Michael D. Ladd, M.D.

  • Undergraduate: Duke University, magna cum laude
  • Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
  • Pediatric Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Dr. Ladd joined Green Hills Pediatric Associates in July of 1995. He and his wife have three sons. They have all graduated college and two thirds of them are paying their own way now. Dr. Ladd is a season ticket holder of the Nashville Predators and Nashville Soccer Club. Dr. Ladd loves Duke Basketball and going to concerts. He and his wife enjoy hiking, getting together with friends, and are looking forward to a new Golden Retriever puppy coming soon.

Travis T. Walters M.D.

  • Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University, summa cum laude
  • Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
  • Pediatric Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Dr. Walters was born and raised in Birmingham, AL where his roots as an avid Crimson Tide fan began. He joined Green Hills Pediatric Associates in 2002. Dr. Walters was chosen as one of Nashville Lifestyles' Top Doctors 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, Nashville Parent's Favorite Doctors 2013 and 2014, and Nashville Scene's Best Pediatrician in 2010, 2011, and 2012. As a strong advocate for the health and well-being of children in the Middle Tennessee community, he serves on several committees and Board of Directors working for their best interest. Outside of the office, Dr. Walters enjoys golfing, attending Predators and Titans games and being an active member of his church as an Elder, deacon, teacher and choir member. He and his wife Rebecca have three daughters. He relishes the time he spends with his girls watching them grow up.

James C. Godfrey, M.D.

  • Undergraduate: Univ. of Tennessee, Martin, summa cum laude
  • Medical School: University of Tennessee College of Medicine
  • Pediatric Residency: Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters
Dr. Godfrey is a native of Middle Tennessee, growing up in nearby Smyrna. He joined Green Hills Pediatric Associates in 2004. He most enjoys the relationships he builds as a pediatrician, and he has special interests in the areas of allergy/immunology and dermatology. Dr. Godfrey and his wife, Kelley, stay busy with their four children when he is not in the office seeing patients. He is very active in his church, taking the opportunity to teach elementary school age children. Dr. Godfrey is an avid sports fan, frequenting Titans and Predators games as well as local high school sporting events. You might find him running in the park after work or on his day off, and he enjoys tinkering with computers and electronics.

Kimberly A. Buie, M.D., M.P.H.

  • Undergraduate: University of Tennessee, Martin, magna cum laude
  • Graduate: Emory University
  • Medical School: University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine
  • Pediatric Residency: University of Tennessee, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Dr. Buie joined Green Hills Pediatric Associates in 2010. She is originally from St. Louis but has lived in Brentwood for over thirty years. Dr. Buie is married with a 16 year old son and a 13 year old daughter. She also has 2 dogs named Bella and Bailey. In her free time, Dr. Buie enjoys watching her son play soccer and her daughter do gymnastics, traveling, reading, and spending time with her family. She is a season ticket holder for Nashville SC and the Nashville Predators and loves to cheer on the St. Louis Cardinals. Dr. Buie is honored to have been voted Nashville Scene's Best Pediatrician for 2022 and 2023. Her favorite part of her job is the relationships with her patients and their families.

Elizabeth V. Randolph, M.D.

  • Undergraduate: University of Virginia
  • Medical School: University of Virginia Medical School
  • Pediatric Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Dr. Randolph and her husband, JW, are from Chattanooga TN. Her grandmother, Minnie Vance, was a pediatrician in town and inspired Dr. Randolph's pursuit of pediatrics. She is proud to call herself a "double-hoo", having attended UVA for both college and medical school. She has two girls, ages 10 and 13, who keep her very busy with soccer and basketball games and various school activities. Dr. Randolph has two dogs that her family affectionately call "the bad boys". Dr. Randolph is an avid runner and loves to run marathons and do triathlons in her free time. She also enjoys being engaged in her neighborhood and community, often hosting friends and families for meals. Her family enjoys supporting Nashville Soccer Club, hiking, traveling, and being outdoors.

William A. Sanders, M.D.

  • Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University
  • Medical School: University of Tennessee College of Medicine
  • Pediatric Residency: University of Arizona College of Medicine
Dr. Sanders grew up in Tullahoma, TN and has been practicing in the Nashville area for over 11 years. His wife, Emily, is also from Middle Tennessee and is a Nashville native and works as a middle school teacher. They met at Vanderbilt during their undergraduate years and have an amazing daughter who they try to keep up with. They're all long-suffering Vanderbilt sports fans and enjoy attending as many of the baseball games as possible during the spring. While in residency, he and his wife spent a month in Rwanda, where he cared for children while she worked teaching English at a nearby orphanage. Later he was recognized by his mentors with the graduating resident award for excellence in continuity clinic. Since moving back to Nashville, Dr. Sanders has continued to build a passion for caring for children and families and loves watching new families mature as they gain confidence in their ability to handle all of life's challenges that are thrown at them. Prior to joining our team, Dr. Sanders served as the Chief of Pediatrics at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, where he played a key role in shaping policies and improving patient care. In his spare time, he enjoys road tripping with his family in their small camper and running with his daughter.