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Comprehensive Pediatric Expertise for Your Family

Making sure your child can grow up healthy and happy is our top priority. We treat everything from sniffles to serious conditions, offering same-day sick visits, extended office hours and, in some locations, weekend appointments. Our board-certified pediatricians have decades of experience treating infants, adolescents and teenagers, offering care that includes:

  • Behavioral and developmental evaluations and treatment, if needed
  • Care for minor illnesses like the cold and flu, allergic reactions and more
  • Nutrition counseling
  • Direct access to pediatric specialists
  • Recommended immunizations and vaccines
  • Regular health checkups
  • School and sports physicals
  • Treatment for minor injuries
  • Well-child care from birth through adolescence 

Our pediatricians also help with more than just childhood illnesses and injuries. Regular well-child visits are an important time for evaluating physical, emotional and behavioral developmental milestones, too. At these visits, your pediatrician can address and treat any concerns you may have about your child's eating, sleeping, toileting or learning behaviors as well.

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Your Child’s Whole Health Is Our Whole Focus

EKGs at Sports Physicals

From bandaging scraped knees to nursing a cold, keeping our children well is our top priority as parents. Less common than a simple bump or bruise, an undetected heart condition can cause problems if it goes undiagnosed. We’re here to explain the importance of EKG heart screenings during sports physicals, which our teams can provide for your children.

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ADD and ADHD Care

If you’ve ever wondered if your child might have attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you’re not alone. Common signs and symptoms of ADD and ADHD to keep an eye out for include:

  • Daydreaming often
  • Difficulty following multi-step instructions
  • Easily distracted by external stimuli
  • Hyperactivity
  • Inability to focus for long periods of time
  • Poor impulse control
  • Poor school performance
  • Poor sleep habits 
  • Resistant to activities that require sustained mental effort
  • Unable to sit still, or constantly fidgeting

Our expert pediatricians are here to help and specialize in diagnosing and treating children with ADD and ADHD. Make your appointment today.

For All Your Family's Health Care Needs

Our health navigators are specially trained nurses here to assist you with all of your family's health care needs. They help to make life easier for our patients through expert clinical assistance and educational, emotional and spiritual support. All calls are confidential, anyone can self-refer and insurance is not required to talk or meet.

Our children's health navigators can answer your questions and help coordinate your child's care, assisting you with:

  • Finding a care provider 
  • Answering your health care questions 
  • Assistance with scheduling annual office visits and screenings 
  • Resources and support for you and your family 
  • Coordination of care among multiple providers and facilities
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Answers About the COVID-19 Vaccine and Kids

We’re encouraging parents to get children vaccinated to protect the whole family better. With the answers to these frequently asked questions, we hope you feel informed, comfortable and confident as you take steps to keep your family safe and well.

Our Biggest Achievement is Caring for Your Child

Our providers are directly linked to the state-of-the-art facilities at AdventHealth for Children, which has been nationally recognized for maintaining exceptional quality and safety. Our standards are high because we’re committed to caring for your family like our own.

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    Best Newborn Care in Florida

    AdventHealth for Children is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital for newborn care in Florida.

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    ANCC Magnet Recognition Program®

    For the second time, the American Nurses Credentialing Center has granted AdventHealth for Children Magnet® recognition, which establishes the hospital as a national leader in nursing and patient care.

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Backed by AdventHealth for Children

If your child should experience a serious illness or injury, find peace of mind knowing you have access to a leading children’s hospital with a full spectrum of services. AdventHealth for Children, formerly Florida Hospital for Children, provides award-winning care in a welcoming and safe environment. You'll have access to an experienced team of advanced pediatric specialists throughout Central Florida. From a Level III NICU to world-class cancer care, our facilities and teams are prepared to treat the center of your world like the center of ours.

Training Leaders in Pediatric Whole-Person Care

At AdventHealth for Children, we’re honored and excited to train future general and subspecialty pediatricians who feel called to join our mission to heal in body, mind and spirit. Our Pediatric Residency Program, led by Stacy A. McConkey, MD, FAAP, applies the adult learning and Disney Guest Service model to support our residents’ advancement in all core competencies, including patient care, satisfaction, quality and safety.

About Our Academic Practice

AdventHealth Medical Group academic practices treat patients in Care Teams, conferring either in the examination room or behind the scenes on a patient’s case using the latest diagnostic techniques. Our doctors provide comprehensive care in acute illnesses, behavior and mental health, development and growth evaluations, and preventive medicine. As part of AdventHealth’s Residency Programs, we offer teaching facilities that are up-to-date on all the leading-edge medical information, education and procedures.

Whole-Health Support for the Center of Your World

We’re by your side through all of life’s ups and downs, here to connect you with expert providers for every age and stage. No matter what kind of care your child needs, our care navigators are ready to answer your questions, schedule appointments and offer the personalized help you’re looking for.

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