Best Pediatric Care Providers in Columbia, MD
Pediatricians and pediatric nurse practitioners provide well-child checkups, vaccinations, developmental screenings, and sick visits for newborns, infants, and children. Browse verified profiles and connect with pediatric care providers serving families in Columbia, Maryland.
40+ pediatric care providers found in Columbia, MD
Meghan K Meghpara
Sylvia C. Bank
M.D.
Lauren Hess
Aruna V Khurana
M.D.
Kellie Le
DNP, CPNP-PC
Kristen Lee Self
Rose - Marie St Jean Sylla
MD
Jackson T Tsai
MD
James D Anthony
M.D.
Annette Baldwin
CRNP
Melissa Amy Beyer-thistle
M.S., C.R.N.P.
Jacqueline a Brown
M.D.
Chandana Chatterjee
M.D.
Joanna Manzo Delfin
CPNP-PC
Jennifer D Friedman
PNP
Lillian Joy Grybauskas
CPNP, CNS
Brittany Hoke
CRNP-Pediatrics
Kenneth Michael Klebanow
M.D.
Ambyr Klink
CRPNP
Elizabeth D Lancos
M.S., C.R.N.P.
Emily Elizabeth Thren Loy
NP
Esther Makanjuola
CRNP - Pediatrics
Jenna Cosentino Matthai
CRNP
Megan Mcfadden
NP
Eleanor Doris Merboth
CRNP
Heather Anne Neblett-alexander
M.D.
Ashley Palumbo
CPNP
Penni Eugina Parler
M.S., C.R.N.P.
Lauren Restaino
CRNP
Jennifer Ryu
CRNP
Elizabeth Anne Shapiro
M.S.,C.R.N.P.
Joanne Silbert-flagg
C.R.N.P.
Emily Ann Spears
CPNP
Alexandra Jade Stanley
CPNP
Hope Terle-bird
M.S., C.R.N.P.
Karen Marie Vorsteg
C.R.N.P.
Devorah Weinschneider
Dana Elliott Wollney
M.D.
Edna Ayah
NP
Keyvan Rafei
MD
Anny Mey Uyehara
CRNP
What Does a Pediatrician Do?
Pediatric care providers manage your child's health from the first newborn exam through childhood. They perform well-child visits, administer vaccinations, track developmental milestones, diagnose and treat childhood illnesses, and refer to specialists when needed. Many families choose their pediatrician before birth and have the provider visit the baby in the hospital. Building a relationship with a pediatrician you trust is one of the most important steps in your care team.
Common credentials
How to Choose a Pediatrician in Columbia
Visit the practice before your due date — many pediatricians offer prenatal meet-and-greet appointments.
Ask about their approach to common topics: vaccination schedules, breastfeeding support, sleep guidance, and when to call versus go to urgent care.
Check their availability — same-day sick visits, after-hours advice lines, and weekend hours matter when you have a newborn.
Consider logistics: location, parking, wait times, and whether they offer telehealth for minor concerns.
Ask if the practice has lactation support or can refer you quickly if breastfeeding issues arise.
Cost and Insurance for Pediatric Care Providers in Maryland
Typical cost
Well-child visits and vaccinations are covered by insurance as preventive care. Sick visits have standard copays. Without insurance, well-child visits typically cost $100 to $300.
Insurance coverage
Preventive pediatric care, including all recommended well-child visits and vaccinations, is covered at no cost under the ACA. Sick visits are covered with your plan's standard copay and deductible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pediatric Care Providers in Columbia
When should I choose a pediatrician?
Ideally during the third trimester, around 28 to 34 weeks. Many pediatric practices offer prenatal consultations where you can meet the doctor, ask questions, and get a feel for the practice. Having a pediatrician selected before birth means they can see your baby in the hospital.
How often does a newborn need to see a pediatrician?
Newborns typically have their first visit within 2 to 3 days of hospital discharge, then at 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months. These well-child visits include growth tracking, developmental assessments, and vaccinations.
What is the difference between a pediatrician and a family doctor?
Pediatricians specialize exclusively in children's health from birth through adolescence, with extra training in childhood development, diseases, and behavior. Family medicine doctors treat patients of all ages. Both can provide excellent newborn and pediatric care.
Related Care in Columbia
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