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 has a particular interest in supporting lactation 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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Memorial Day Hours 2026

By Laura Windham • May 20, 2026
Our office will be closed for Memorial Day. However, for urgent situations, we will be open for the following urgent appointment-only clinics (for symptoms that have arisen in the last 24 hours): Saturday, May 23 rd 10:00am – 12:00pm Sunday, May 24 th 10:00am – 12:00pm Monday, May 25 th 10:00am – 12:00pm In case of a medical emergency, please call 919.967.0771 and press “1” to speak to an advice nurse.