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 is joining Chapel Hill Children and Adolescents' Clinic 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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January 22, 2026
❄️ Winter Weather Update for Saturday 1/31/2026 ❄️ The office will be closed on Saturday morning for in-office sick visits to protect the safety of our patients and staff from the impending winter storm. Please call 919-967-0771 and press 1 to reach our nursing advice line. You can request a telehealth appointment through our portal; however, please note that it will not be continuously monitored. Please call the nurse advice line above for immediate assistance. If we receive the large amount of snow accumulation expected, we will not be able to open for Sunday morning sick clinic. We'll continue to update this webpage and social media regularly. Stay safe and warm!