Meri T. Harper, M.D.

Dr. Harper grew up in Nashville, TN and received her undergraduate degree and her medical degree from Vanderbilt University.  She moved to Portland, Oregon to complete her pediatric residency at Oregon Health & Science University at Doernbecher Children's Hospital.  She subsequently spent five years in pediatric private practice in Salt Lake City, UT and later returned back to the Portland, OR area where she practiced pediatrics for 11 years.  


Dr. Harper joined Chapel Hill Children and Adolescents' Clinic in 2021 after relocating to Chapel Hill.  She is a Certified Lactation Counselor and enjoys working with adolescents and mental health issues.  


She and her husband (who is a family medicine physician) have participated in local and international medical missions and they enjoy family time with their two daughters in Chapel Hill.  In her free time, she enjoys staying active with pilates, camping, and playing bluegrass mandolin and classical piano.

Meri T. Harper, M.D.
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July 3, 2026
Independence Day Hours: Our office will be closed for Independence Day. For urgent situations, we will be open for call-ahead sick visits for issues arising in the last 48 hours. Friday, July 3 rd Regular hours, 8am to 5pm APPOINTMENTS ONLY Saturday, July 4 th CLOSED Sunday, July 5 th 10am to 12pm APPOINTMENTS ONLY In case of a medical emergency, please call our office at 919-967-0771 and press “1” to speak to an advice nurse.