ShoreFun Pediatrics
At ShoreFun Pediatrics, we understand that choosing the right care for your child can feel overwhelming. You want specialized, convenient, and compassionate healthcare, but the complexity of healthcare systems and uncertainty about where to turn can leave you stressed and unsure of your next step.
We believe every child deserves personalized care delivered by a team that prioritizes their health—not corporate profit. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing expert, local pediatric care that’s accessible when and where you need it.
Here’s how it works: Schedule a visit with our experienced team, access your child’s health records anytime through our patient portal, and trust that we’ll guide you every step of the way—from preventive care to coordinating with specialists when needed.
Join the ShoreFun family today and experience pediatric care that’s built for your peace of mind and your child’s health.
Our Services
Same day scheduled sick visits for patients and vacationers
Well child exams
Sports physicals and sports injury evaluations (excluding x-rays)
Newborn care and lactation support by referral
Pre-op exams
Developmental and behavioral care
Clear, accessible EHR charts
Care coordination and visits for children with special needs and complex problems
Obesity and eating disorder management (in coordination with specialists)
Specialty referrals locally and to NC and SC children’s hospitals
In-office mental health services in cooperation with Coastal Southeastern United Care
Electronic prescribing to your pharmacy of choice
Meet Our Providers
A. Hope Tyndall, BSN, MSN and FNP
Hope was born and raised in Varnamtown by Varnams, working as an EMT here before and while attending UNC-Chapel Hill as an undergrad and UNCW for nurse practitioner school. She has experience in critical care nursing at Wake Forest-University Baptist Medical Center and FNP care at Bolivia Medical Center. She came to Shore Fun as soon as she could (April 2005), and has been with us ever since, to everyone’s delight. She is married to Brent Tyndall, PharmD, at Coastal Pharmacy in Shallotte and has a son and daughter.
Crystal Murphy, CPNP
Crystal grew up in Georgia (she claims she was a military brat). Her family is from North Carolina. She received her Bachelors in Nursing from the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta in 2004. She started her nursing career at Duke in their Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Unit where she worked for 5.5 years. While working in the BMT unit she finished her Masters in Nursing receiving a dual degree Primary and Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in 2008. She started her PNP career in Wilmington NC then became a gypsy for a bit. She moved to Ocean Isle Beach with her dog Daisy in 2019. Crystal has experience in Primary Care, Pediatric Pulmonary, Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Pediatric Hospitalist. She has always had a passion in caring for kids.
Sierra Vogel, PA-C
Sierra is our newest provider at Shore Fun, joining us from her hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She received her Bachelor’s in Health Science and Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies at Saint Francis University. She has clinical experience in various specialties to include Primary Care Pediatrics, Women’s Health, Emergency Medicine, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Hospitalist Medicine, and Family Medicine. She is happy to call Brunswick county her new home, as she enjoys the beach and is happy to be out of the winter climate of PA.
Notice to Patients
This practice serves all patients regardless of inability to pay. Discounts for essential services are offered based on family size and income.
We accept the following insurances: Medicaid, Blue Cross-Blue Shield, United Health Care, Cigna, Med Cost, NC Health Choice and Tricare.
Please contact the front desk with any other questions you may have to inquire about other insurances. Thank you.
Aviso Para Pacientes
Esta practica sirve a todos los pacientes, independientemente de la incapacidad de pago. Descuentos para los servicios escenciales son ofrecidos dependiendo de tamano de la familia y de los ingresos.
Aceptamos los siguientes seguros: Medicaid, Blue Cross-Blue Shield, United Health Care, Cigna, Med Cost, NC Health Choice y Tricare.
Póngase en contacto con la recepción con cualquier otra pregunta que tenga para preguntar sobre otros seguros. Gracias.