Business Details
16 Years
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Emergency
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Comprehensive Pediatric Care for Your Child's Health
At Kids Kare Pediatrics, we provide thorough, personalized pediatric care delivered with a gentle touch. Under the leadership of board-certified pediatrician Christopher Climaco, MD, our team serves families across the Upper Cumberland region from our Cookeville and Nashville, Tennessee locations. We offer comprehensive primary and specialty care services to meet children's health needs from birth through age 21, including routine checkups, vaccinations, sports physicals, and same-day sick visits.Our holistic approach combines responsive, personal care with coordinated efficiency, featuring 24/7 on-call pediatrician coverage and bilingual Spanish-speaking staff. We specialize in lactation support, developmental screenings, and management of chronic conditions like ADHD and asthma while maintaining NCQA-Recognized Patient-Centered Medical Home status. Our extended office hours and urgent care appointments ensure timely access to quality care when families need it most.
Services
Sick Visit
ADHD Treatment
Vaccinations
Sports Physicals
Well Child Checkups
Lactation Support
Urgent Care
Asthma Management
Developmental Screenings
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Board-certified pediatricians with 20+ years of community experience
- 24/7 on-call pediatric coverage including holidays
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking medical staff available
- Comprehensive care from newborn exams to adolescent medicine
- Specialized programs for asthma, ADHD, and lactation support
Associations and certifications
- NCQA-Recognized Patient-Centered Medical Home
What people say
Timely and efficient service
Amazing doctors office
Professional and kind
Great pediatrician
Fast service
Services
Sick Visit
Our board-certified pediatricians provide prompt diagnosis and treatment for common childhood illnesses including ear infections, respiratory viruses, and minor injuries. With same-day appointments and 24/7 on-call coverage, we ensure timely care for urgent medical needs. Our team specializes in distinguishing between routine sickness and conditions requiring emergency intervention.
ADHD Treatment
We offer comprehensive ADHD care including evidence-based diagnosis, behavioral therapy, and medication management. Our providers create personalized treatment plans addressing inattentive, hyperactive, and combined ADHD types while monitoring developmental progress through regular follow-up assessments.
Vaccinations
Our practice follows CDC-recommended vaccine schedules while providing personalized immunization plans. We administer all routine childhood vaccines and educate families about vaccine safety, herd immunity benefits, and proper post-vaccination care for optimal protection against preventable diseases.
Sports Physicals
We conduct thorough pre-participation physical exams evaluating cardiovascular health, musculoskeletal development, and overall fitness for sports. Our providers assess injury risk factors, offer sport-specific safety recommendations, and complete required documentation for school athletic programs.
Lactation Support
Our certified lactation specialists assist with common breastfeeding challenges including latch difficulties, low milk supply, and nipple pain management. We provide personalized guidance on proper feeding positions, milk production maintenance, and transition to solid foods.
People
Christopher Climaco
Pediatrician
Board-certified pediatrician with 22 years of practice experience, specializing in comprehensive child healthcare from newborns to adolescents in the Upper Cumberland region.
Teresa Ramos
Pediatrician
Experienced pediatrician providing quality medical care with particular focus on developmental screenings and chronic condition management for children in Cookeville and Nashville areas.
Lisa Pickett
Nurse Practitioner
Doctor of Nursing Practice specializing in pediatric primary care, with expertise in well-child examinations, acute illness treatment, and family-centered healthcare approaches.
Questions
What ages does Kids Kare Pediatrics treat?
We provide care for infants, children, and adolescents from birth through age 21 years old.
Do you offer same-day sick appointments?
Yes, we provide same-day sick visits and urgent care appointments during regular business hours.
Are your providers board-certified?
All our pediatricians are board-certified with additional specialists including nurse practitioners on staff.
Do you have after-hours medical support?
Yes, we offer 24/7 on-call coverage by board-certified pediatricians including nights, weekends, and holidays.
What languages are spoken at your practice?
Our staff includes bilingual Spanish-speaking medical professionals to better serve our diverse patient base.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients and offer convenient online registration options for your convenience.
Reviews (4)
Brooke Shaffer
Jan 16, 2022
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We arrived and were taken inside on time. The nurse processed us quickly and the doctor came in and did a thorough assessment of my son. Once he was done he explained everything to me and answered all my questions in terms where I could understand. Great experience.
Brent Dennis
Dec 18, 2021
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Doesnt even deserve 1 star! This place is the worst clinic i have ever stepped foot in. I have brought my kids to this olace multiple times, because they were sick. Their answer was a covid test and if it was negative then its allergies! Well now both my daughters at the age of 1 and 3 have pneumonia, double ear infection, bacterial infection, and a stomach virus all at once. All because the last three vists they never done anything to find out what was going on unless it was a covid test but thats the most and sent us home until the last vist then broke the news that our kids were horribly sick
Dania Gonzalez
Oct 28, 2021
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Have always used kids kare. Grew up with kids kare. But, to me it seems like now, they really just dont seem to care as much as they used to. My daughter has went quite a bit when sick. Theyll tell me its just something going around and not prescribe her anything and when I get a second opinion, shes actually really sick. Its good to an extent.
Ericka Loar
Oct 05, 2021
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Honestly not even worth 1 star my son has autism and had an episode just before his first appointment so we missed it and they refused to reschedule and they won't take him as a patient and when I asked why first they said after a kids misses 2 appointments they refuse to see them but this was his first and when I told them they changed it from the second appointment to the first