Best Pediatric Care Providers in Tucson, AZ
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 Tucson, Arizona.
60+ pediatric care providers found in Tucson, AZ
Allison Nicole Crawford
CPNP-PC
Sarah Elizabeth Griffin
CPNP-PC
Emma Tracy Mcmahon
Lorraine K Merrill
Maria M Montez
PNP
Sydney a Rice
MD
Catherine Riley
M.D.
Ziad M Shehab
M.D.
Karinna Sierra
COTA/L
Richard Alan Wahl
M.D.
Sofhia Ynes Ytuarte
DNP, PNP-PC
Sheri Michele Carson-beauto
CPNP-PC
Tarra Emily Noble
Gloanna Peek
CPNP
Michael Ralph Stilson
M.D.
Russell W Foster
MSN, ARNP, NNP-BC
William D Prickett
MD
Kelli Riggs
CPNP
Amanda Marie Romaine
CPNP-PC
Marie Emily Brobeck Smith
DNP, RN, CPNP
Daniel Combs
MD
Jeanne Marie Fenn
NP
Patricia Kurdelski
PNP
Lisa M Logan
NP
Nathan Brandt Price
MD
Lauren Sapp
CPNP
Kareem W. Shehab
M.D.
Zoe Dill
CPNP-PC
Natalie Joy Kollasch
PNP
Christina V Montague
Shelley Joy Kaplan
RN, CPNP, IBCLC
Heather Fydrych
Luz Olga Pelayo-katsanis
CPNP
Ageline Sahagun
Jessica Cecilia Serrano
MD
Rebecca Louise Zahn
CPNP
Samantha Suzanne Newcom
FNP-C
Adilene Barrios-calixtro
NP
Aisha Michelle Chavez
CPNP-PC
Tiffany Fox
DNP-PNP
Jocelyn Renee Rivera
DNP
Macie Lynn Rivera
DNP, CPNP-PC
Electine Namuye K Shirley
DNP-CPNP-PC
Eva Weintraub
PNP
Dawn M Bauman
NP
Sonia E Bucknor
NP
Susan Buxbaum
DNP, RN, CPNP-PC
Ladawn Renee Burrous
PNP
Mollie Finn
CPNP-PC
Cydne Morgan
MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC
Erin E Cowan
CPNP
John Michael Feeney
FNP
Christina Faye Love
NP
Thomas Nick Saari
M.D.
Carolyn Elizabeth Cessna-vargas
CPNP, RN
Sharon Mcdonough Means
MD
Katherine Anne Bassler
NP
Kevin Lester Almojuela Aranas
MD
Kanchana Boseroy
MD
Andres Jesus Colondres-torres
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 Tucson
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 Arizona
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 Tucson
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 Tucson
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Sleep Consultants in Tucson
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