Our Services
Newborn & Infant Care
At North Florida Pediatrics we provide unique expertise in all aspects of newborn care, parental education and support. Our job is to help nurture and care for newborns while providing guidance and education for the parents.
Our board certified providers will be able to assists our parents with compassionate care such as:
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Bathing
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Diaper Rash Prevention
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Feeding
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Fever/illnesses
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Genitalia Care
for all genders
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Health & Safety Tips
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Immunizations
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Juandice
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Sleeping
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Stools
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Umbilicial Cord Care
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Urine
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Vitals
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Vitamins
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Weight Management
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& Much More.
Well-child checks
It is important for children to visit the pediatrician at regular intervals. During these visits we will evaluate your child's growth and development; administer vaccines; discuss behavior, safety and nutrition; administer hearing and vision tests; run routine lab tests; and answer any questions you may have.
School/ Sports/ Camp Physicals
We provide a full exam and necessary papers to fulfill back-to-school, sports and camps requirements.
We will make sure you hit the ground running with your sports physical.
Sick Visits
(Coughs, Sneezes, Cold, Flu, Cuts, Minor Injuries, Etc.)
We make every effort to schedule appointments for ill children on the day that you call us. Please call our office early in the day so we can minimize the time that you will spend waiting.
Common Illnesses - View For More Info.
Adolescent Medicine
North Florida Pediatrics focuses on the medical and emotional issues most specific to teenagers and young adults, including puberty, sexuality, identity, mental health, social and emotional development.
Immunizations & Flu Shots
Our practice believes that all children should receive the recommended vaccines according to the guidelines provided by the AAP and the CDC. Vaccines are safe and effective in preventing diseases and health complications in children and young adults. Regular vaccinations help children ward off infections, and they are administered as one of the safest and best methods of disease prevention.
We are happy to discuss your concerns about vaccines at your child's next visit.
Chronic Conditions & Special Needs
All children will likely have many different health problems during infancy and childhood, but for most children these problems are mild, they come and go, and they do not interfere with their daily life and development. For some children, however, chronic health conditions affect everyday life throughout childhood.
We’ll define a chronic health condition as a health problem that lasts over three months, affects your child’s normal activities, and requires lots of hospitalizations and/or home health care and/or extensive medical care.
Chronic condition is an "umbrella" term. Children with chronic illnesses may be ill or well at any given time, but they are always living with their condition. Some examples of chronic conditions include (
but are not limited to):
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Asthma (the most common)
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Diabetes
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Cerebral palsy
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Sickle cell anemia
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Cystic fibrosis
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Cancer
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AIDS
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Epilepsy
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Spina bifida
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Congenital heart problems
Even though these are very different illnesses, kids and families dealing with any chronic condition have a lot in common. Learning to live with a chronic condition can be very challenging for a child, for parents, and for siblings and friends. North Florida Pediatrics will be able to provide that compassionate care every step of the way!
Developmental Screenings
If a child has a developmental delay, it is important to identify it early so that the child and family can receive needed intervention services and support. Here at North Florida Pediatrics we play a critical role in monitoring children’s growth and development and identifying problems as early as possible. Developmental Screenings & Monitoring includes:
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Monitor the child’s development at each visit.
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Periodically screen children with validated tools to identify any areas of concern that may require a further examination or evaluation.
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Ensure that more comprehensive developmental evaluations are completed if risks are identified.
Behavioral & Developmental Health
Our Behavorial & Delevopemental Health Services consists of:
When a child is diagnosed with a behavorial health issue parents often have concerns about which treatment is right for their child. Behavorial & Developmental Health can be managed with the right treatment. There are many treatment options, and what works best can depend on the individual child and family. To find the best options, it is recommended that parents work closely with others involved in their child’s life—healthcare providers, therapists, teachers, coaches, and other family members.
Here at North Florida Pediatrics, we will strive to provide the most compassionate care we possibly can.
Tele-psychiatry
In partnership with the University of South Florida (pediatric-psychiatrist and counseling services)
*Offered in our Lake City office ONLY
Pediatric Weight Management
At North Florida Pediatrics we take a personalized approach for children who are at an unhealthy weight or at risk of childhood obesity and its related conditions. Our pediatric weight management team works together with your family to help your child make healthy lifestyle choices and changes.
We offer patients with obesity a comprehensive, compassionate personalized treatment plan to achieve weight loss and reduce — or in some cases reverse — the complications associated with being overweight.
Fluoride Varnish Applications
Fluoride varnish application can help protect children’s smiles. It’s quick, painless and provides long lasting protection against cavities.
Minor Procedures
(wart removal, incision & drainage, simple suture, etc.)
Family planning, counseling & confidential STI treatment
Family Planning & Counseling:
Having a baby? Come see us first!
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You are welcome to come visit our office so you feel comfortable in your choice for your baby's first pediatrician. Let us know what we can do for you - we are pleased to answer your questions, provide office tours, and meet with your provider of choice!
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Convenient, comfortable, compassionate medical care close to home near you
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Walk-ins are always welcome.
Confidential STI treatment:
The provision of confidentiality and the ability of adolescents to consent for certain health concerns are the cornerstone of optimal adolescent health-care. Here at North Florida Pediatrics your confidentiality comes first. We will provide the most compassionate care we can while being able to stay true to our privacy policies.
In House Lab Testing
Our In-house lab testing at North Florida Pediatrics consists of:
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Strep Throat
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RSV
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Influenza
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Lead
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Hemoglobin
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Urine Analysis
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Hemoccult
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Lipid Panel
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HgbA1C
On-Call Service (24/7)
There is always a healthcare provider available after-hours to help direct your child's care.
We offer 24 hour call coverage, 7 days a week. You can speak to one of our nurses. We are here to help you, so don't hesitate to call!
*Ear-piercing
Skip the line at the mall and get your little girl's ears safely and hygienically pierced.
*Services available in
San Marco, &
Nocatee locations only.
*Casting
Because even the best of us fall out of trees.
Services available in
San Marco, &
Nocatee locations only.
*Frenotomy
Services available in San Marco, & Nocatee locations only.
(a.k.a. frenulotomy or frenulectomy) is the procedure in which the lingual frenulum is cut. It is done when the frenulum seems unusually short or tight (anklyoglossia or "tongue-tie").
Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) is a condition present at birth that restricts the tongue's range of motion.
With tongue-tie, an unusually short, thick or tight band of tissue (lingual frenulum) tethers the bottom of the tongue's tip to the floor of the mouth, so it may interfere with breast-feeding. Someone who has tongue-tie might have difficulty sticking out his or her tongue. Tongue-tie can also affect the way a child eats, speaks and swallows.
Sometimes tongue-tie may not cause problems. Some cases may require a simple surgical procedure for correction.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms of tongue-tie include:
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Difficulty lifting the tongue to the upper teeth or moving the tongue from side to side
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Trouble sticking out the tongue past the lower front teeth
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A tongue that appears notched or heart shaped when stuck out
Sports Medicine
Because their bones, muscles and bodies are still growing, teen athletes need specialized care after a sports-related injury or illness. So, where you take them matters. Our experts are trained in age-appropriate techniques and focused on treating sports-related injuries and conditions in elite young athletes.
We provide comprehensive assessment, treatment and expert advice for growing athletes with injuries and conditions that affect sports performance. When it comes to young athletes, where you take them matters. Because we only work with kids and teens, we recognize when they're ready to progress to the next level of treatment and how to push them. We use special techniques and mechanics and improve sport performance.
If your growing athlete has an injury, it’s important they see a sports medicine team trained in pediatrics, and one that understands how to diagnose and care for kids and teens to avoid long-term damage. Our multidisciplinary team develops specialized, effective treatments that return teen athletes to playing their sport as safely and quickly as possible.
We treat growing athletes who have a wide range of sports-related injuries and conditions, including:
Virtual Telehealth Visits
Our motto is compassionate care close to home. We are so excited that now we can offer compassionate care at home!
Call Us to schedule your first virtual telehealth visit!
All insurances are currently covering virtual telehealth visits. These visits are subject to your normal co-pay and/or deductible amounts.
In order to be eligible, you must have a smartphone/tablet/laptop with camera and microphone. You will also need a thermometer and scale at home.
We are offering the following services via telehealth:
♥ Allergy medication refills
♥ Asthma maintenance & medication refills
♥ Behavioral health follow-ups
♥ COVID-19 Screening
♥ Help with Formula issues
♥ Diagnosis and treatment for:
♥ Constipation
♥ Diaper Rash
♥ Diarrhea
♥ Ear Pain
♥ Eczema
♥ Hand foot mouth disease
♥ Impetigo
♥ Insect Bites
♥ Pinworms
♥ Pink eye
♥ Rash
♥ Reflux
♥ Seasonal Allergies
♥ Sore throat with fever
♥ Sty
♥ Thrush
♥ Vomiting
If your child is sick, and you are interested in scheduling a telemedicine visit with one of our providers give us a call! Our doors are still open at all our locations with normal business hours!
