Board-Certified Pediatricians Caring for Newborns to Adolescents

Sunshine Pediatrics opened in 2002 and began as a small one-physician practice in Rock Hill, SC. We have since grown to a three-provider practice, in part, because of our determination to provide care that we, ourselves, would want when we go to our own doctors. Our goal to integrate the highest quality of pediatric care with a more personal approach has become the foundation of who we are, and we have a legion of loyal patients as proof!
Office visits should be both interactive and informative, and we believe your family should be involved in the decisions relating to the care of your child. This is why we place emphasis on providing you with information that is clear and comprehensive. Our providers know how important it is to answer the questions you ask, but just as important, to answer the questions you have not thought to ask. After all, guidance and reassurance are two of the strongest prescriptions a pediatrician or nurse practitioner can give.

We invite you to come see our office. Our child-friendly decor will encourage your little one to relax and feel safe, and more importantly, it will show our dedication to the excitement that is childhood!
Meet Our Team of Board-Certified Providers
For any parent, the search for the right pediatric provider can be a daunting task. We believe the first step in the process is to explore the provider’s qualifications.
Raj M. Patel, MD
Dr. Raj Patel is a Board-Certified Pediatrician who graduated from Johns Hopkins University in 1990 and from the University of South Florida’s School of Medicine in 1996. He completed his pediatric residency in 1999 at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children in Orlando. After practicing for three years in Florida, he relocated to Rock Hill in 2002 to start Sunshine Pediatrics with his wife and son. He enjoys cooking, traveling, and is an avid sports fan.
Larry N. Byrd, MD
A native of South Carolina, Dr. Byrd received his undergraduate degree from Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC, and attended medical school at the Medical University of SC in Charleston. His internship and residence were completed in Pediatrics at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta GA. As a Board-Certified Pediatrician, he is passionate about pediatrics and loves caring for children as they grow and mature. He has been married for over 30 years to his wonderful wife Laurie, with whom he has three children and three grandchildren. His hobbies include cooking, boating, and cheering on the Gamecocks.
Arianna Stone, CPNP-PC
Arianna Stone is a Board-Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for Primary Care and has specifically chosen to specialize in the care of children. She graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2016 while also dually attending Vanderbilt University School of Nursing to earn her Master's of Science of Nursing in Pediatric Primary Care in 2017. Arianna absolutely loves caring for children of all ages, particularly newborns, infants, and adolescents! In her free time, Arianna loves experimenting in the kitchen, painting, gardening, and doing hot yoga.
Cortney Danner, CPNP-PC
A Charlotte native, Cortney Danner is a Board-Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience caring for children and their families. She is married with four children, ages 14 to 23. She is an avid dog lover and has several teacup schnauzers! In her free time, she enjoys traveling the world with her family, gardening, playing tennis or pickleball, and of course, spending time with her little dogs.
What is a nurse practitioner?
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice nurses who provide high-quality healthcare services similar to those of a physician. NPs can also diagnose and treat a wide range of health problems. After receiving their bachelor's degree in nursing and most typically working to advance their clinical skills, they go on to get their master's degree in nursing. This is where they further their education and clinical training beyond their registered nurse preparation. They then are eligible for state licensure and board certification in their respective area of interest and study, much like a physician.
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