Reader question: "We recently moved to Jacksonville and looking for a pediatrician for my 2 children and one on the way." Who would you recommend?
Samantha S. replied:
Baptist Pediatrics- off Baymeadows and San Jose 731-3530. Great group of doctors!
Brenda S. replied:
Carithers Pediatrics(904) 396-0000 they are open weekend mornings for Urgent Care.
Christi G. replied:
Progressive Pediatrics! They are WONDERFUL!
Melissa C. replied:
Another vote for Carithers! Dr. Connolly is especially wonderful.:)
Lana C. replied:
Progressive Pediatrics is fantastic, especially if you are more holistically-minded.
Shanna C. replied:
Dr. Rockwell near St. Vincent's is great, been using since 1995.
Amber M. replied:
Dr. Jamie Webster! She is at Angel Kids Pediatrics which has 2 locations.
Carrie H. replied:
The Carithers Pediatric Group
Tina D. replied:
Carithers! Dr Kim!
Erica C. replied:
Also like Carither's Pediatric Group. Love Dr. Kim Dal Porto there!
Sarah Q. replied:
Pediatric Associates of Jacksonville, Dr Aylin Ozdemir. She is a board certified doctor for integrated medicine. Love her, thorough, loves her patients and has a great bedside manner!
Sarah B. replied:
I really like Dr. Kim Dal Porto at Carithers
Gabriella N. replied:
North florida pediatrics dr.pratt have been goibg there since my first child was born 19 years ago 904-221-4325
Melinda E. replied:
Dr. Thornton at Jacksonville Pediatrics on Park St.
Danielle T. replied:
Progressive Pediatrics!!!! They are the best. They fully support a delayed vaccination schedule, attachment parenting and are more holistic in their approach. Good Luck!
Rosie H. replied:
Dr. Barbara O'Reilly@Oceanside Pediatrics jax bch
Laura Y. replied:
We love all the docs at Carithers Pediatrics......I wish Dr Connelly could be my doc:)
Katie K. replied:
I second Baptist Pediatrics but the beach location. Dr. Atkins and Dr. Tarbox.
Ashley V. replied:
Dr. Kevin at Mandarin Pediatrics!!!!! Can't say enough how much we LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE him and the office there!!!!!
Erin B. replied:
Dr Sonja France at Baptist on San Jose.
Emily W. replied:
Dr. Hilleray Rockwell! Great pediatrician. Always has time to see your child!
Sally R. replied:
We LOVE Dr. Kevin Kasych at Mandarin Pediatrics(268-7701). He explains things in English and not all the medical jargon. He's excellent with our two boys. I would follow him wherever he goes!
Lisa M. replied:
Hated Carithers...total puppy mill feeling. We are super happy with Progressive Pediatrics...although I don't think they are taking new patients.
Heather R. replied:
Also Dr Benitez at the beach
Alexandra D. replied:
Mandarin pediatrics! Dr. Kevin is the bomb.
Melissa S. replied:
Dr. O or progressive for integrative pediatrics. Carithers for traditional PEDs (they are open everyday and have several docs)
Pam W. replied:
And if ur closer to OP...Orange Park Pediatrics is the place to go:)
Christine M. replied:
Progressive Pediatrics is awesome. I have a lot of friends who like Rainbow Pediatrics as well ;-)
Jeneen W. replied:
Dr Thornton is awesome at Jax pediatrics on park street.
Ellen S. replied:
Carithers. Dr. Sanchez is so sweet and takes a lot of time with us.
Karen M. replied:
Beaches pediatrics either location. I am not a do as the doc tells me for shots. I am delaying some. Carithers and Mandarin peds both have good docs but you will see whatever doc has avail and both put a lot of pressure on you to follow shot recommendation and a few docs are old school and not into attachment parenting.
Diane H. replied:
Orange Park Pediatrics, Argyle office on the Westside. 908-0200 We love them and they love us!
Tammy B. replied:
Dr Mary's Place! An office on Atlantic and one in Nocatee!
Renee W. replied:
Rainbow Pediatric Center is amazing!!!
Carrie S. replied:
Although I liked Carithers, I felt like their practice was a bit big and we changed to Dr. Rebecca Cooper. I LOVE her! The staff is very consistent and my very clingy kids walk in like they own the place. They love Mrs. Dr. Cooper.
Tammy B. replied:
Carithers Pediatrics
Amanda R. replied:
Baptist Pediatrics off Regency Square. Dr. Altomare is wonderful!
Katie R. replied:
Baptist Pediatrics!
Mary M. replied:
Baptist pediatrics! All are great but we love Emanuel and tarbox!
Delayne K. replied:
Dr. WEBSTER IS NOW WHO WE GO TO SHE IS GREAT..
Kristen K. replied:
Dr. O is incredible.
Tara B. replied:
Dr. Arango or Victoria Array. They are off of Baymeadows. Wonderful doctors. 633-0800
Natalie B. replied:
we love Dr. O! www.drojax.comPediatric Associates | Doctor O | Jacksonville, FL | Integrative Medicine Pediatric Practice Servingdoctorojax.comPediatric Associates of Jacksonville is North Florida's Premier Pediatric Practi...ce featuring Doctor Aylin Ozdemir (Doctor O), and the first Integrative Medicine Pediatric Practice on the First Coast. We proudly serve the communities throughout Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Ponte Vedra Beach, Ba...See more
Vicky L. replied:
We love Dr Cooper at Beaches Pediatrics! http://www.beachespediatrics.net/BeachesPediatrics.net/Our_Pediatricians.html Our Pediatricians www.beachespediatrics.netDr. Cooper is board certified in both pediatrics and newborn intensive care, She... has extensive expertise in behavioral pediatrics as well as routine pediatrics.See more
Relocating to Jacksonville in a short few weeks. Looking for a good Pediatrician that accepts United Healthcare Medicaid. Thanks!
Windy F. replied:
Check into St. Vincent's Primary care in your area of town.
Ann B. replied:
Angel Kids
Jenette P. replied:
Family Care Partners on Dunn Ave. Sr Shawna Hamilton is good. There is also another lady pediatrician there that is good but I do not remember her name. They have locations all over town depending on where you locate too..
Michael U. replied:
Dr. Carmelo Cedres with UF Health is great!
Stephanie C. replied:
Dr. Assi. Emerson Pediatrics. #904-396-3964. My son has been a patient there for the past few years. We have been very happy with Dr. Assi. I also have UHC Medicaid.
Ashley S. replied:
Angel Kids Pediatrics
Ashley N. replied:
First Coast Pediatrics has offices all over and theyre the kindest doctors Ive ever met, super thurough and remember you always! They were my sister and I’s doctors and we loved them!
Tracy W. replied:
Carithers Pedatrics. I can’t speak highly enough of them!!! Seriously they are phenomenal
Pediatrician referrals?! Only for really outstanding ones. Preferably in the beaches or southside area.
Andy C. replied:
Dr. Arango
Amanda S. replied:
Oceanside Pediatrics...Preston has had Dr. Model as his primary care doctor since birth and I love her. The other doctors are great too, and they are awesome about emergency appointments and getting to you when you have an after hours emergency, to the point of the doctor giving you her cell phone number in case symptoms get worse. They are in the building next to Baptist Beaches.
Melissa G. replied:
Oceanside Pediatrics, specifically Dr. Model...personalized care like no other!!
Julieta A. replied:
The Carithers Pediatric Group
Rhiannon C. replied:
Ashley Luxenberg - Dr. Waler at Baptist Regency office. He is amazing! I am telling you, you will love him. Google him, research him, he is well known among his peers and is fantastic. He has published books and several articles out there. I am so blessed to have found him and that my son is under his care. Very knowledgable, compassionate, understanding, not only for the child, but Mom and Dad too wink emoticon
Ashley D. replied:
Progressive ped. Dr Cerone and miles. They are more on the holistic side. They always went above and beyond for all of my babies. I learned so many amazing things from them.
Stacy H. replied:
Greg Mosolf...Mosolf pediatrics
Tara F. replied:
dr. Bonnie White at PV Medical center
Heather B. replied:
Dr. Connelly at Carithers smile emoticon
Chelsea B. replied:
Dr. O at pediatric associates of Jacksonville her main office is in PV and it's the nicest pediatrics office in the world! And her whole team is awesome, she is super holistic! They have yoga and cooking classes! And all kinds of other things!
Ashlie B. replied:
Ok... So I have 3 daughters and the best pediatrician I've ever had (referred to me by my Dr. Friend with 4 kids of her own that she takes there) is Dr Jennifer Keen at Mandarin Pediatrics(off Old st augustine rd.
Amy S. replied:
Carithers! Dr. Kim or Dr. Connelly smile emoticon Dr. Kim most of the time for us smile emoticon
Summer H. replied:
I love Pregressive Peds! Was kicked out of baptist Peds, text me if you want more info!
Chad C. replied:
Carithers for sure...love Dr. Connelly
Audra L. replied:
Carithers off JTB...Dr. Sanchez, but they are all great!
Lynda R. replied:
Bethany Atkins at Baptist Pediatrics in Ponte Vedra is amazing! Brilliant, beautiful inside and out, and great, caring bedside manner. She has 3 kids of her own, and always goes the extra mile for her patients 24/7.
Stefanie S. replied:
Dr. Gregory Mosolf. His office is right next to Mayo Clinic. He & his wife run the practice. They only accept a certain number of kids each year. They'll want to do a meet & greet with you & Daniel before the baby gets here. Their office designates cer tain times for well baby visits & sick visits. So you'll never have to mix with sick little ones when your baby is there for a checkup! And you'll never wait there. You walk right in. The Crumley's take their kids there. He's the one who told us about him. Outstanding doctor! Highly recommend!
Ginger L. replied:
Dr Benitez at Jacksonville Pediatric Care Center. They have 2 locations and are open 24 hrs a day. You don't have to take your baby to the hospital ER in the middle of the night when they spike a fever or anything else that may arise.
Jennie D. replied:
Ocean Side Pediatrics Dr. Barbara O'Reilly. I have a special needs child (she is 16 now) and Dr. O'Reilly is great with her. She is very thorough and takes her time with Amber ( my daughter).
Ryan K. replied:
Bonnie White ponte vedra medical
Paul R. replied:
Progressive Pediatrics
Bailey H. replied:
Oceanside pediatrics Barbara Orielly she's awesome!
Brittany T. replied:
Dr. Arango or Dr. Victoria Array off Baymeadows
Michelle S. replied:
Dr. Valerie Miles progressive pediatric or Dr. Prasanthi Reddy rainbow pediatrics
Ashley J. replied:
Dr Robin Johnson at mandarin pediatrics. Being a mother for almost 8 years she is hands-down by far the best pediatrician ever! Her office is located right near Baptist South
Jennifer T. replied:
Dr. Bonnie White in ponte vedra beach
Mary M. replied:
Love LOVE our Ped in Jax. Valerie Miles. The most caring,and through Ped we've ever dealt with to date