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About Us

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About Dr. Applewhite

Dr. Anrae G. Applewhite is a dedicated and compassionate pediatrician in Franklin, Virginia. She is a life-long resident of Southampton County and is honored to give back to the community that has given so much to her. After receiving an undergraduate degree from The College of William and Mary and a medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School, she completed her pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters. She was the recipient of the Outstanding Resident Award all three years. Dr. Applewhite has been in private practice for over a decade and prides herself on her love for children and her devotion to their whole wellbeing. 

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Our Mission

At Roots & Wings we are committed to the care and growth of the whole child and the family. Our prayer is for all children to mature into adults who are strong physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. By deepening and nurturing roots of faith and purpose and promoting healthy and wise decisions, we hope our patients will grow to soar like eagles.

Providing you with the best health professionals for the best care

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Dr. Anrae Applewhite
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Alexi Snodgrass, PA-C

Meet Our Staff

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Roots & Wings Pediatrics:

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106C Fairview Drive

Franklin, VA 23851

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Phone:

757-569-9397

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Fax:

757-569-0353

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Email: 

rootsandwings.pediatrics@gmail.com

Office Hours:

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Monday: 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.

Tuesday: 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.

Wednesday: 8:30a.m. to 3:30p.m.

Thursday: 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.

Friday: 8:30a.m. to 4:30p.m.

Saturday: CLOSED

Sunday: CLOSED

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*Our office is closed on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday for lunch from 12:15p.m. - 1:15p.m.

After-Hours Care:

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If your child’s illness or injury is life-threatening, call 911.

BEGINNING JULY 1, 2026, our office will no longer have an on-call provider available after regular business hours.

Please contact the office during normal business hours. 

 

POISON CONTROL HOTLINE

1 (800) 222-1222

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