Kids don't come with instruction manuals. Fortunately, we have an expert team of pediatricians to help.
Our pediatric primary care providers see children from infancy through their teenage years. Whether you’re bringing in your child for a regular checkup or have questions on topics ranging from nutrition to sleep to behavior, you have access to kid-focused medical expertise backed by mid-Missouri’s most comprehensive children’s care team.
We know kids
Ever wondered the best way to keep kids from spreading germs? Or needed realistic ideas for limiting your youngster's screen time? Let our experts explain.
We understand children are not just little adults — their bodies react differently to diseases, medicine and other challenges. Our physicians are specially trained to care for kids. We focus on giving them the care they need to feel better both mentally and physically.
We partner with parents, too, answering all your questions and concerns. We recognize that you play a valuable role in your child’s health. Together, we’ll help keep your child as healthy as possible, including making sure they are up to date on their immunizations.
Meet some of our doctors and learn why they love caring for kids.
We meet you where you are
We know families are busy, so we strive to ensure convenience. With pediatrics clinics in the Columbia and Jefferson City areas — as well as Family Medicine clinics throughout mid-Missouri — we’re just a short distance from your home or workplace.
We're there when you need us most
Children don’t operate on a 9 to 5 schedule. That’s why we offer extended hours at South Providence Medical Park. Children 2 and older can be seen at any of our Quick Care clinics, and kids of all ages can be seen at Urgent Care. MU Health Care also has the only pediatric emergency room in mid-Missouri. And the Same Day Sick Clinic at all of our Pediatrics Clinic locations ensures your child will be seen even if his or her doctor doesn't have any availability that day.
Additionally, parents can directly message their child’s doctor through our secure website to ask quick questions or request prescription refills.
We have the right connections
MU Health Care pediatricians are uniquely situated to provide the best possible care for your child. As part of an academic health system, our doctors not only have access to the latest pediatrics research, they’re leading it.
And as part MU Health Care, our pediatricians have close relationships with the more than 25 other pediatric specialties within our system. Whatever your child’s need, our doctors work as a team to provide the best possible care to ensure the brightest possible future.
