Business Details
21 Years
experience
Expert Pediatric Care for Your Child's Health
Established in 2005, Health Care For Children (HCFC) has built a reputation as a trusted provider of pediatric care in Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. Our team of experienced pediatricians and nurse practitioners brings decades of combined expertise, supported by affiliations with renowned institutions like Alfred I. Dupont Hospital for Children and University of Maryland hospitals. We offer comprehensive services spanning preventive care, vaccinations, acute and chronic condition management, and parent education programs.With flexible scheduling across two convenient locations in Elkton and Havre de Grace, Maryland, we ensure accessible care for families. Our multilingual staff supports effective communication in English and Spanish, while our family-centered approach emphasizes personalized attention and evidence-based practices tailored to each child's unique needs.
Services
Well-child visits
Immunizations
Acute care
Chronic care
Parent education
Nutrition programs
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of combined experience in pediatric care
- Affiliated with top-tier medical institutions
- Multilingual English/Spanish communication support
- Family-centered care approach for all services
- Extended Saturday hours in Elkton, Maryland
What people say
Highest standard of pediatric care
Listens to my concerns
Caringly treats my children
Knowledgeable and patient providers
Family-friendly environment
Services
Well-child visits
Regular health assessments monitor growth, development, and immunization status. Our comprehensive evaluations help detect potential issues early while providing preventive care guidance for parents. Services include physical exams, developmental screenings, and personalized health recommendations.
Chronic care
Specialized treatment plans for ongoing health conditions like asthma and diabetes. Our team works closely with families to develop individualized management strategies, including medication management, lifestyle recommendations, and regular progress monitoring.
Immunizations
Complete immunization coverage following CDC guidelines. We offer all routine childhood vaccines with proper storage and administration protocols. Our staff provides detailed vaccine education and maintains accurate immunization records for school requirements.
Acute care
Prompt evaluation and treatment for sudden illnesses or injuries. Services include diagnosis of infections, minor injuries, and urgent health concerns with same-day appointments available. Our providers ensure thorough follow-up care when needed.
Parent education
Evidence-based parenting resources covering nutrition, development, and disease prevention. We offer personalized guidance during visits and provide educational materials to help families make informed health decisions for their children.
People
Agnes Daliva
Pediatrics - Endocrinology
Board-certified pediatric endocrinologist with specialized training in childhood diabetes and hormonal disorders. Dr. Daliva combines clinical expertise with compassionate care to develop individualized treatment plans for young patients.
Dina De Leon
Pediatrics - Nephrology
Pediatric nephrology specialist with expertise in kidney disease management. Dr. De Leon provides comprehensive care for children with urinary tract abnormalities and chronic kidney conditions using the latest treatment approaches.
Hannah Dequina
Nurse Practitioner
Board-certified family nurse practitioner with extensive pediatric experience. Hannah focuses on preventive care and chronic condition management with patient-centered communication that empowers families to participate in healthcare decisions.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We treat infants through age 21, providing continuous care through childhood and young adulthood.
Do you offer after-hours care?
Elkton office offers Saturday morning appointments. For urgent after-hours needs, contact our on-call service.
What insurances do you accept?
We accept most major insurance plans including Medicaid. Contact our billing department for specific coverage questions.
Can I request a specific provider?
Yes, you may request any available provider when scheduling your appointment through our online system.
Are walk-in appointments available?
We recommend scheduling in advance, but limited same-day slots are available for acute medical issues.
Do you provide specialty care?
Our team includes specialists in endocrinology and nephrology, with referrals available for additional subspecialties.
Reviews (5)
Corinna Forwood
Oct 14, 2021
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I take both my children here and haven't had any issues. The front office staff is polite, the nurses are wonderful with my kids, and the doctors really listen. A lot of these other reviews are old. I'm really not sure what they experienced with this place but we have had nothing but good experiences here.
Heather Carey
Nov 11, 2019
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I love Dr Daliva but hate the Elkton office. Very rude and disrespectful staff. I only deal with the Harve De Grace office. The staff there is absolutely amazing! Every single one of them!
Deanna Marie
Aug 10, 2019
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Absolutely TERRIBLE place to take your child. The staff is terrible. The new doctors don't know what they're doing since the good doctors left. For being a healthcare place for children, the staff is just extremely rude and nasty. I will never have my child go in there around those miserable ladies again. No wonder the rating are so bad. They don't deserve any good reviews.
Liz Pyett
Jan 21, 2019
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I really wish i could give no stars, please do not waste your time with this office. Ghetto unprofessional staff that are too lazy to pick up a dam phone. i have never heard of a pediatric office NOT answer phones or give you the run around about a prescription. My 4 year old was sick on a Wednesday and because she was new they couldn't see her until Friday afternoon because "that's the first new patient opening" My kid could have had the flu or something really wrong and they want her to wait over 48 hours. un-freaking-real.
T. M.-R.
Sep 09, 2018
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I love the doctors and nurses at the elkton office. I have been going to this office for 16 yrs and never had any issues until your new office staff.. The office staff is disrespectful, unprofessional and the office staff including the supervisor Sam talks about you in Spanish. Which i understand... I will not be returning to the elkton office again. On them...
