Best Pediatric Care Providers in Charlotte, NC
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 Charlotte, North Carolina.
60+ pediatric care providers found in Charlotte, NC
Margaret Lozovatsky
MD
Alyse Michelle Berger
PNP
Elizabeth Dreier
NP
James Mcdowell Durant
MD
Tsehaiwork Tesfaye Fenikile
MD
Terri J Forsyth
NP
Mary Barksdale Gee
NP
Ryan Matisse Grimes
NP
Judith H. Grubbs
PNP
Sandra Lambert Harris
PNP
Carissa Carie Howle
PNP
Christina Jones
CPNP
Andria K Kokoszka
NP
Charlene Rene Miller
NP
Jaime Michelle Stanton Morris
PNP-PC
Samantha Joan Mulcahy
NP
Dana Kathryn Nisley
Katherine Ann Oliveras
NP
Stephanie Lauren Ripka
DNP
Nazario Dejesus Rivera Chaparro
M.D.
Courtney Huffman Saine
RN, MSN, CPNP-PC
Kira Mollenkopf Segebarth
RD, CPNP
Yasmin N. Senturias
MD
Christian Dylan Turner
M.D.
Trisha Noel Vanderploeg
PNP
Jennifer Hudson Weisner
NP
Camille Wood
PNP
Stephanie Walters Wood
Blake Erin Boggess
Emilee Marie Degroff
NP
Vani V. Gopalareddy
MD
Lauren Brooke Kiser
PNP
Barbara Elizabeth Kissam
MD
Katherine Wolfe Melnik
NP
Patricia P Moody
NP
Emily Puma
Melissa Evans Sullivan
NP
Justine Koerner Tye
CPNP
Shana Dale Wallace
MD
Mary Blackwelder White
FNP
Herbert Clegg
MD
Shamieka Virella Dixon
MD
Kelly Burke Flett
MD
Lauren Michelle Givens
PNP-PC
Cailyn Hilty
CPNP
Preeti P Matkins
MD
Amy Elizabeth Mcevoy
PNP-PC
Whitney Ford Mcgarry
CPNP
Jan Rapisardo
PNP
Dharmeshkumar Thakordas Suratwala
MD
Carisa Marice Sutherland
MD
Brittany Renee Thomas
MD
Casey Nicole Vera
PNP-PC
Meghan Bridget Williams
M.D.
Joanna E York
MD
James Robert Young
MD
Jonathan Aaron Buice
MD
Samantha Marie May
DNP
Renee Peta-gae Quarrie
M.D.
Amina Ahmed
MD
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 Charlotte
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 North Carolina
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 Charlotte
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 Charlotte
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Sleep Consultants in Charlotte
Certified pediatric sleep consultants help families establish healthy sleep habits for newborns, infants, and toddlers using evidence-based methods tailored to your parenting style.
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