Pediatric Care

As of 2006, there were approximately 27 physicians (11 pediatric physicians and 16 family practice physicians) to provide primary care for over 24,000 Charlotte County children.  Secondly, what local parents and programs are discovering is that pediatricians in the area have already maxed out their available Medicaid and KidCare client lists as well as being able to take on new insured patients.  The third barrier is the number of uninsured children in Charlotte County.  We find that almost half of the children in the county are currently unable to access pediatricians because of their insurance status, or lack of insurance coverage. 

In order to meet the needs of our community, the Charlotte County Health Department Pediatric Primary Care Clinics are promoting healthy behaviors to protect health, well-being, and assuring access to quality health care.  Clinic services include routine examinations, school physicals, immunizations and treatment of illnesses.  Our team of board-certified practitioners are trained to educate, diagnose, and treat common childhood illnesses.  We accept Medicaid, and for those who are uninsured or prefer to pay out-of-pocket, we accept cash, check, and credit cards on a sliding scale fee basis.  For additional information or to schedule your appointment, contact our office at (941) 624-7200.