Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Pediatric Care in Palm Harbor, FL
Childrens Medical Center has been a trusted provider of pediatric healthcare in the Tampa Bay Area for over 30 years. Our board-certified pediatricians deliver comprehensive care for patients from birth to 18 years, with evening, weekend, and holiday hours to accommodate urgent needs. We utilize modern tools like online scheduling, telemedicine, and patient portals to ensure seamless communication and accessibility. Our practice emphasizes preventive care through regular well-child visits while offering specialized services including lactation support, immunizations, and adolescent medicine.We prioritize patient education, providing resources on parenting, safety, and wellness to empower families. With four convenient locations in Palm Harbor, Westchase, Trinity, and Lutz, we are committed to being a reliable partner in your child's health journey.
Services
Well Child Visits
Sick Child Visits
Telehealth Consultations
Vaccinations
Lactation Services
Newborn Care
Adolescent Medicine
School Physicals
After Hours Care
Developmental Screenings
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of pediatric expertise with board-certified physicians
- Our extended hours include evenings, weekends, and holidays for urgent needs
- We utilize telemedicine and online portals for convenient patient communication
- Our practice provides comprehensive lactation support and newborn care programs
- We emphasize preventive care through structured well-child visit schedules
What people say
Exceptional, kind, patient
Amazing doctor, amazing staff
Compassionate and kind
Thorough medical care
Knowledgeable lactation consultants
Services
Well Child Visits
Our structured well-child visits monitor growth and development from infancy through adolescence. We follow AAP-recommended schedules for immunizations, developmental screenings, and nutritional guidance. Each visit includes personalized anticipatory guidance for parents.
Sick Child Visits
We prioritize same-day appointments for ill children with dedicated urgent care hours. Our physicians treat common childhood illnesses including respiratory infections, earaches, and skin conditions while providing clear treatment instructions.
Lactation Services
Certified lactation consultants offer personalized assistance at three locations. We address breastfeeding challenges through hands-on guidance, positioning techniques, and follow-up support for mothers and newborns.
Telehealth Consultations
Board-certified pediatricians provide remote consultations for non-emergency concerns. Our secure platform supports follow-ups, minor illness assessments, and medication management from the comfort of home.
After Hours Care
We offer evening appointments Monday-Thursday until 7 PM and Saturday hours from 8 AM-12 PM. Parents can access emergency phone consultations after regular business hours through our answering service.
People
Dr. Cavannaugh
Pediatrician
Compassionate pediatrician with 10+ years of experience providing personalized care. Recognized for exceptional patient communication and thorough approach to child health management.
Dr. Black
Pediatrician
Dedicated physician specializing in newborn care and adolescent medicine. Known for attentive listening and comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each child's developmental stage.
Dr. Pantages
Pediatrician
Experienced provider offering family-centered care with emphasis on preventive health. Praised for patient explanations and follow-up support between appointments.
Jamie Conrad
Behavioral Health Specialist
Licensed therapist specializing in pediatric mental health. Provides compassionate support for children and families with individualized counseling and community resource connections.
Dr. Sankey
Pediatrician
Board-certified physician committed to holistic child wellness. Recognized for creating comfortable clinical environments and addressing both medical and emotional needs during visits.
Questions
What are your after-hours emergency procedures?
Call our main office number after hours. Our answering service will contact an on-call physician for urgent medical concerns requiring immediate attention.
Do you offer telehealth appointments?
Yes, we provide virtual consultations for non-emergency issues. Schedule through our patient portal or by calling during regular business hours.
What vaccines do you administer?
We follow CDC and AAP guidelines for all routine childhood immunizations. Our staff provides detailed information about vaccine safety and schedules during well visits.
How do I schedule a lactation consultation?
Contact our Trinity, Palm Harbor, or Westchase offices directly to book appointments with certified lactation consultants at those locations.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Bring insurance cards, vaccination records, and completed patient forms. Arrive 15 minutes early to complete registration if not pre-registered online.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients from birth to 18 years. Complete our online registration form or call any location to schedule your first appointment.
Reviews (6)
Weilian Jiang
Dec 15, 2021
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Unable to book an appointment for my sick daughter on the same day to see Dr.Black at all!! Not once or twice, it is several times! My husband and I like Dr.Black and she was recommended by our friend, however she's always sooooo hard to book with and impossible to book an appointment for a sick child on the same day. Thus, we had to see another doctor in the office and my daughter was not treated correctly yesterday, the Dr. didn't give her a covid test because she doesn't have fever, but she clearly has bad cough and running nose that bothering her several days and nights. Then today we tried
Nikki Jones Patton
Nov 28, 2021
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EDIT: IT GETS WORSE
I called Thursday morning for a prescription refill for my son for his daily medication. Left a voicemail with the nurse at 8:04am. Never received a call back or a prescription notification from our pharmacy. Called again at 9am on Friday. Didn't receive a callback from the nurse until 2:15pm, only to tell me that my son's physician wasn't in the office today, but they "sent the message to her and hope she gets it." Huh? I had to call back just before 5pm (had to leave another voicemail, of course, because no one ever answers the nurse line), still no prescription refill.
I called Thursday morning for a prescription refill for my son for his daily medication. Left a voicemail with the nurse at 8:04am. Never received a call back or a prescription notification from our pharmacy. Called again at 9am on Friday. Didn't receive a callback from the nurse until 2:15pm, only to tell me that my son's physician wasn't in the office today, but they "sent the message to her and hope she gets it." Huh? I had to call back just before 5pm (had to leave another voicemail, of course, because no one ever answers the nurse line), still no prescription refill.
Kim D.
Nov 10, 2021
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I give Dr Cavanaugh 5 stars but the practice only 2. They are CONSTANTLY overbooked and you can never get a hold of them on the phone unless you want to be on hold forever! If you need to make an appointment or talk to someone in the office, Good Luck getting through to them!
Kelly Hernandez
Oct 13, 2021
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Some doctors are good and some are okay, usually get the problems taken care of. But front desk? They get negative 5 stars always so rude and mean, get a new job if you hate it that much. People are calling you stressed out with usually sick kids, being rude and giving no advice doesn't help. Its always call back at 7:30am to get help for a sick kid and even then you dont always get a spot which is fine, they're busy but being rude about it is SO not needed.
Jeffrey Davis
Sep 11, 2021
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I would give this place 0 stars if I could. My wife on09/08 called to ensure a 90 day supply of medicine for my son who has autism. On 09/11 she went to have it filled and the pharmacy said it was never sent. So she called the this office and a receptionist said that a message will be sent for a doctor to sign off on the rx for it to be filled. So on 09/12, she goes back to the pharmacy and they told her it was never sent. Around 10:00A.M. she calls this office and was told a message is being sent to a doctor. After two hours ,my wife calls this office and a receptionist on 09/12 around 12:30P
Holly Larsen
Jul 26, 2021
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I have been going to this practice for 28 years, since my daughter was born. my last "baby" is now almost 17 and the changes over these last few years have me ready to change pediatricians for the year he has left before being able to go to our GP. It's that bad. Dr Pantages has been absolutely incredible, but the rest of the staff leaves a lot to be desired. Parents are treated very poorly. Their billing department is less than helpful. I was told I couldn't just pay out of pocket because I had insurance. And they NEVER return calls. I've called back three times today and still NO ANSWERS. I miss