Pediatric Primary Care

From the earliest years through adolescence, our pediatric experts help children stay healthy, catch concerns early and get the care they need as they grow.

Pediatric primary care providers — including pediatricians, family medicine physicians, nurses and physician assistants — see kids from birth though age 18. Whether you’re bringing in your baby for a checkup or have questions about your teen’s sleep habits, we can help. Our kid-focused primary care is backed by central Missouri’s largest group of pediatric experts.

Our Approach to Pediatric Primary Care

When it comes to medical care, children are not just little adults. Your child deserves kid-focused care that addresses their unique medical, emotional, developmental and social needs.

Our board-certified physicians and other providers are specially trained to care for kids and support your entire family. Here’s how:

We partner with you to keep your child as healthy as possible. You play a valuable role in your child’s health, and we want to make it easy for you to reach us. You can message us directly through our secure website when you have questions, concerns or need refills.
We meet you where you are. MU Health Care has three pediatric clinics across Columbia and one in Jefferson City. You can also see us at 18 different family medicine clinics throughout mid-Missouri.
We’re there when you need us. As the region’s leader in pediatric primary care, we strive to provide you with the full range of convenient care options. Same-day sick clinics are available at all pediatric clinic locations for care when your regular doctor is not available. We also offer Express Care clinics for children age 2 years and older and urgent care for kids of all ages.

How to See a Pediatric Primary Care Provider

Reach out directly to our pediatric or family medicine clinics to meet with one of our pediatric primary care experts.

Conditions We Treat

Our pediatric primary care providers care for a wide range of health concerns, including:

Abdominal pain
Allergies
Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Behavior issues
Autism
Colds and flu
Developmental delays
Ear infections
Epilepsy and seizures
Fevers
Headaches
Mental health issues
Minor injuries
Obesity
Nasal congestion
Nausea and diarrhea
Pink eye
Rashes
Sleep disorders
Type 1 diabetes

Pediatric Primary Care Services

Whether you want help managing your child’s routine care or support for more complex needs, we offer expertise and guidance. Below are some of the main services offered by our pediatric primary care providers.

Well-Child Care

Our routine well-child services can support your kid’s healthy growth and development. Services include:

Immunizations
Health screenings
Checkups to monitor your child’s growth and development
School physicals

Help for Children with Behavioral and Developmental Issues

Kids with autism, ADHD or other behavioral or developmental conditions benefit from working with primary care providers who understand them. We’ll collaborate with you and your child’s other specialists to provide personalized care that meets your child’s needs.

Support for Kids with Chronic Diseases or Disabilities

If your child has a complex condition like cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy or epilepsy, we can help coordinate their care. As part of MU Health Care, our pediatricians have relationships with more than 30 pediatric specialties within our system. We’ll work as a team to help your child grow and thrive.

Care Through the Teen Years

As children grow, their health needs change. Our providers offer age-appropriate guidance on physical health, emotional wellness, nutrition, sleep and other topics important during adolescence.