Dr. Annette “Pixie” Thomas of Palmetto Pediatrics of the Lowcountry has been an advocate for children’s health for almost 30 years. She has served as chief of pediatrics for Palmetto Health Richland Hospital and on the board of Coastal Carolina Hospital.
But contrary to what you might think, Thomas’ nickname — Pixie —did not come with her pediatric practice. “I was a premature baby,” she said. “When my dad saw me, he said, ‘Here’s our little pixie.’ It just stuck — probably because I never grew above five feet tall.”
Thomas put her medical knowledge to use early on. She was the first woman to have a child while in medical school at the University of South Carolina. “That’s my claim to fame,” she said. “At first I was petrified. But the dean was very understanding. I was lucky that my husband, family and friends were very supportive. With their help, we worked a schedule so that I was able to stay on track and graduate on time.” (Thomas’ daughter, Ashley, was born during her third year of medical school, and her son, Philip Jr., was born at the end of her residency.)
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