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We're Pediatric Associates! Providing kids healthcare in Jacksonville

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.

  • Monday: 8AM–10:30PM
  • Tuesday: 8AM–10:30PM
  • Wednesday: 8AM–10:30PM
  • Thursday: 8AM–10:30PM
  • Friday: 8AM–5PM
  • Saturday: 8AM–8PM
  • Sunday: 12PM–5PM

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

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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

Timothy Robert Hessert, MD

Timothy Robert Hessert, MD

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Rosa Hidalgo-Laos, MD, FAAP

Rosa Hidalgo-Laos, MD, FAAP

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Waleska Santiago Velez, MD, FAAP

Waleska Santiago Velez, MD, FAAP

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Ricardo Urdaneta, MD

Ricardo Urdaneta, MD

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Sarah M. Sercombe, DNP, PNP-PC

Sarah M. Sercombe, DNP, PNP-PC

Nurse Practitioner

Laura Starrett, BSN

Laura Starrett, BSN

Nurse Practitioner

Kayla Marie Wilmot

Kayla Marie Wilmot

Nurse Practitioner

A message from our Chief Medical Officer

At Pediatric Associates, we’re passionate about keeping Jacksonville’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

It's a safe place where they explain each step of the appointment process.

(Translated by Google) It's a safe place where they explain each step of the appointment process. They're also very helpful with language, speaking both English and Spanish. I'm happy knowing my daughter is being cared for in such an excellent place. (Original) Es un lugar seguro, donde explican cada uno de los procesos a seguir en una cita. Además con el idioma es un gran apoyo, tanto en inglés y español. Me gusta saber que mi hija está atendida en un excelente lugar, como lo es este.

Paola Estefanny Garzon R.

The pediatricians are always very professional, helpful.

Love this clinic! The pediatricians are always very professional, helpful. My baby love her pediatrician Dr. Ricardo Urdaneta he’s very competent and always listen to my concerns and answer every single question I have.

PattyPo C.

Excelente Servicio.

(Translated by Google) Excellent service and very good attention! (Original) Excelente Servicio y muy buena la atención.!!!

karla s.

finished within 15 min of our scheduled appointment.

Justin was absolutely AMAZING!!! We had 3 different tests done & were finished within 15 min of our scheduled appointment! He is an amazing asset to your company!!

Amelia S.

Great service, very professional.

Great service, very professional and friendly.

Ramon M.

Comfortable feeling place when you have to be there for any stretch of time with a sick little loved one.

Comfortable feeling place when you have to be there for any stretch of time with a sick little loved one. The staff are very friendly and knows how to help calm down and anxious or crying little one. Plenty of seating and they seem to move pretty quickly. I think we worrying for only about 4-5 minutes. They were very professional and know their stuff. I believe. They were saying medical monikers that everybody else understood. Nothing but good things to say - I love it here.

John 1.

All the staff were very friendly.

(Translated by Google) All the staff were very friendly. (Original) Muy amable todo el personal

Banessa C.

Dr. Kayla Wilmot is an excellent specialist.

Every visit to the doctor is a very pleasant experience. Dr. Kayla Wilmot is an excellent specialist and a highly qualified doctor. Thank you for your work!

Maryna C.

this location at town center is a way better location.

I have been to the main street location and I don’t like to talk badly about places because every location, has their own vibes, but definitely this location at town center is a way better location 10 out of 10 I plan on coming here from now on.

Alondra (.

took the extra precaution to have him seen at the ER vs another possibility.

I want to personally thank Dr. Santiago who not only was thorough with my son’s sick child evaluation, but took the extra precaution to have him seen at the ER vs another possibility, in case it may be his appendix. Turns out it was and he had surgery the same day. Her caution caught this early and essentially saved his life. I am forever grateful and look forward to having him under her care.

Velinda U.

Good service.

(Translated by Google) Good service (Original) Buena atención

deysi r.

everyone is so nice and caring.

This is the best pediatric dr office around everyone is so nice and caring been coming here since my son was 8 and he is 16 now and I asked today please don’t make us leave anytime soon as I don’t think I could find a better dr for my son.

Troublebunny67

everything was clear and professional.

Thank you — everything was clear and professional.

Inna R.

Dr. Laos's care was outstanding.

(Translated by Google) Excellent staff, very friendly, and Dr. Laos's care was outstanding. She's a wonderful pediatrician, and I'm extremely satisfied with her explanations about my baby. Congratulations to all the staff! (Original) Excelente personal muy amables y la atención de la doctora Laos buenísima pediatra que de super satisfecha con la explicación de todo lo de mi bebé felicitaciones a todo el personal

Rosa G.

Dr. Kimberly is very good, excellent service.

(Translated by Google) Dr. Kimberly is very good, excellent service. (Original) Kimberly Dra es muy buena excelente servicio

Alan O.

I really like the clinic.

(Translated by Google) I really like the clinic, the service is very good. (Original) Me gusta mucho la clinica muy buena atención

Gretter D.

dan consejos en general.

(Translated by Google) I love the attention; they explain every detail of the consultation and give advice in general. (Original) Me encanta la atención, explican cada detalle de la consulta y dan consejos en general

Anneris A.

Great energy.

Although my kid's doctor was switch to a new one, Dr. Ricardo was amazing and attentive with my concerns, as well as my AuDHd kid was super comfortable (which is rare when it comes to doctor'sappointments). Great energy and the staff was super helpful as well. The best doctor's visit we've ever had.

Mystique H.

They made my children feel welcome from start to finish.

Very quick and professional. Everyone was nice a courteous. They made my children feel welcome from start to finish.

Mo B.

very kind and attentive.

(Translated by Google) This time we were seen much faster than last time. Dr. Ricardo Urdanera was very kind and attentive 👍🏻❤️ (Original) Está vez nos atendieron más rápido que la vez anterior.El doctor Ricardo Urdanera muy amable y atento 👍🏻❤️

Iris M.

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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