Staff

Our Office

We welcome you to Royal Pediatrics where children receive ROYAL treatment. We are pleased that you have chosen to entrust your child's healthcare to us. Our providers have been caring for children for a long time; Our provider staff has served in the medical field for over 50 years, collectively. We are pleased to offer you a pleasant facility, state of the art electronic medical records, and a caring staff to make your visit with us a pleasant one. We have prepared this website in the hopes that it will help answer some of the questions and concerns you might have in the care of your child.

Specialties

General Pediatrics
Developmental Health
Behavioral Medicine
Sports Physicals and Wellness Checks
Immunizations
Birth Control

Insurance

We accept most private and commercial carriers such as Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Health Care. We also accept TennCare plans such as United Health Care, TennCare Select, BlueCare, and Wellpoint-Amerigroup.

Providers

Dr. Clifford Seyler, MD

Dr. Clifford Seyler is a Board-Certified Medical Doctor, a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and an Associate of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He trained at Texas Children's Hospital and finished as Chief Resident. Dr. Seyler is a longtime advocate for children's health, particularly in Behavioral Health medicine. Known as the "father" of Mississippi's first seatbelt laws for children, he founded the organization known as C.A.N.D.Y. in 1983 and led the way to get these laws passed to protect and reduce injuries to children. It was the second state to do so and was followed in time by all states. Dr. Seyler enjoys photography, gardening, traveling, cooking, and spending time with his wife.

Kristie Sanders, Family Nurse Practitioner

With over 21 years of nursing experience, Kristie has served the Lincoln County community with compassion and dedication. She earned her Associate degrees from Motlow State Community College, followed by a BSN and MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, graduating with top honors throughout her academic journey.

A lifelong resident of Lincoln County, she and her husband have four boys and a daughter-in-law who keep them busy with sports, theatre, and church activities. They are active members of First Baptist Church in Fayetteville and share their home with three fluffy dogs and a sassy cat. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, photography, reading, and playing the ukulele.

Janelle Odren, Physician Assistant

Janelle is a Board Certified Physician Assistant. She graduated from Central Michigan with her undergrad degree in Dietetics and then went on to receive a Masters in Physician Assistant Studies in 2024. In Janelle’s free time, she enjoys playing with her dog Cooper and reading mystery books.