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We're Pediatric Associates! Providing kids healthcare in Fort Lauderdale

For more than 70 years, parents have been choosing us for their children’s healthcare. We support kids’ futures using evidence-based practices and the latest technologies to provide the highest quality of care.

(954) 493-6726

  • Monday: 8AM–7PM
  • Tuesday: 8AM–7PM
  • Wednesday: 8AM–7PM
  • Thursday: 8AM–7PM
  • Friday: 8AM–5PM
  • Saturday: 8AM–12PM
  • Sunday: Closed

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Visit our pediatric office

Pediatric Associates offers a warm, kid-friendly environment designed to ease anxiety and make every visit comfortable for both children and parents.

Our Office

Behavioral health

About 3 times more boys than girls are diagnosed with ADHD. See how our pediatrician can determine a treatment plan to help your child lead a happy and healthy life.

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Virtual visits

Not every health concern needs a trip to the doctor’s office. With the KidzDocNow app, your child can see a pediatrician with a video appointment right from the comfort of home.

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After hours & weekend visits

We’re here for the sniffles, fevers, and “uh-oh” moments—even on evenings and weekends.

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Meet our team

Ray Acevedo, MD

Ray Acevedo, MD

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Diana Blythe, MD, FAAP

Diana Blythe, MD, FAAP

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Mary Kaminsky, MD, FAAP

Mary Kaminsky, MD, FAAP

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Christina M. Urena, MD, FAAP

Christina M. Urena, MD, FAAP

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Stephanie Hernandez, APRN

Stephanie Hernandez, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

Erica McMullen, APRN

Erica McMullen, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

Amanda Whisnant, APRN, MSN, CPNP, PNP-PC

Amanda Whisnant, APRN, MSN, CPNP, PNP-PC

Nurse Practitioner

A message from our Chief Medical Officer

At Pediatric Associates, we’re passionate about keeping Fort Lauderdale’s kids healthy and happy. Guided by our core values—Care, Accessibility, Reliability, and Excellence—we’re proud to support families like yours with trusted, innovative pediatric care. Whether you’re new or a long-time patient, thank you for trusting us. We look forward to being part of your health journey.

C. Rocky Slonaker, M.D., CHCO, FAAP 


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Hear from our families

he is amazing.

We’ve been going to Dr. Acevedo since birth and he is amazing. Thorough and always kind.

Adetolani O.

the experience light and fun.

We loved our visit to this doctors office! Each staff member present said hello and goodbye to us & the doctor was so good with our son. She made the experience light and fun & he even got a few stickers which is such a sweet touch for the kids. Thank you!

Mandy H.

Excelente atencion en el front desk.

(Translated by Google) Excellent service at the front desk, and thank you to the doctor and nurse! (Original) Excelente atencion en el front desk y el doctor y la enfermera gracias!!!

Yamily B.

they treat my kids like family.

I love pediatric associates they treat my kids like family the team are nice and caring.

Nadie A.

If anyone is looking for the pediatrician for your kids pediatric associates in Fort-Lauderdale North is the place to go.

Today the visit was great. The Dr was very knowledgeable and caring. If anyone is looking for the pediatrician for your kids pediatric associates in Fort-Lauderdale North is the place to go. Thanks to the whole team everyone was great 👍

Alberte F.

Very friendly and helpful from start to finish.

Very friendly and helpful from start to finish ❤️

Amanda S.

All the doctors have been wonderful with her.

I have been taking my daughter to Pediatric Associates since she was born 2 years ago. All the doctors have been wonderful with her and are very good at communicating what is happening with her and answering my questions.

Devora M.

The staff was very nice and professional.

The staff was very nice and professional.

Annie E.

first time she had to have a grown-up appointment.

Dr. Erica was amazing. My daughter is 13 years old and it was the first time she had to have a grown-up appointment. Erica is very kind and professional!🩷

CARRIE D.

took good care my baby girl.

took good care my baby girl

Carolyn A.

it's great because she’s also multilingual which is helpful when my parents come with me to the appointments, makes them feel more at home.

I always have a good experience at the Ft Lauderdale location. My baby has seen a couple of different physicians there and now more consistently Dr Blythe and it’s great because she’s also multilingual which is helpful when my parents come with me to the appointments, makes them feel more at home. The nurse is always sweet. The staff does everything in their power to smoothly get that busy waiting area streaming through. The doctors and APRNs are very familiar with referral processes and how to get navigate insurance. I also have used twice their virtual visits for minor emergency advice and it is a godsend for skipping ER and Urgen Care centers or having to make an appointment for an in person visit unnecessarily. I highly recommend this office. .

Gabriela C.

spoke to her not just me which I really appreciate.

Had Dr. Blythe for our visit today and she was wonderful! She made my 4 yr old at ease and spoke to her not just me which I really appreciate.

Patrick L.

Always a pleasure.

Always a pleasure

Massielle

the nurses at the front was also excellent.

Good morning my son VISIT went well and the nurses at the front was also excellent, not to mention the doctor my son saw all the stuff there are very pleasant and kind thank you all for being such an amazing team. I do appreciate you all. THANK

annakay b.

Very good.

Very good

Dieumetha V.

most loving doctor and staff.

Blessed to have the most loving doctor and staff

pamela l.

we drove the extra 25 minutes just to be seen by her.

Erica McMullen is the best! She’s been seeing our daughter since she was 3 days old and she’s now 7. She moved offices and we drove the extra 25 minutes just to be seen by her because we love how she is with our daughter !

Alyssa D.

What a pleasure, from reception to doctors, nurses and text everyone was so incredible.

Would recommend this to anyone and everyone . What a pleasure, from reception to doctors, nurses and text everyone was so incredible

Keith G.

I love this pediatric office.

I love this pediatric office. It’s very inviting for kids, all staff are very friendly. This office is super clean as well. The doctor Christina was very kind and knowledgeable, this is a place I highly recommend for all.

Mistey B.

this specific location has always went above and beyond to be accommodating and show compassion.

One of the absolute best pediatric offices around. Pediatric associates gets a bad reputation but this specific location has always went above and beyond to be accommodating and show compassion. As a mom to a complex medical needs child I have found myself more than once in dire predicaments and Marisol and Bernard are truly the greatest front desk staff. The providers are also so caring when my daughter was going through difficulties the drs made time to give me calls on weekends, lunch breaks, and after hours to check in and make sure any of her needs were met. Over the years I have interacted with just about every staff member and provider and they have always made us feel more than comfortable in their care being that the office can sometimes feel like our second home. Pediatric associates in itself can have its downfalls but this office truly does so much for its clients on the backend.

Lexi L.

We accept most major insurances

Whether you have Medicaid, a Commercial & Employer Group Plan, or an Individual & Family Marketplace Plan, you’re covered and cared for.

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