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We're Pediatric Associates! Providing kids healthcare in New Smyrna Beach

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: 7:45AM–5PM
  • Tuesday: 7:45AM–7PM
  • Wednesday: 7:45AM–7PM
  • Thursday: 7:45AM–7PM
  • Friday: 7:45AM–5PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • 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

Cristina Garcia, MD

Cristina Garcia, MD

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Stephanie Bryant, APRN

Stephanie Bryant, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

Taylor Castellano, APRN

Taylor Castellano, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

A message from our Chief Medical Officer

At Pediatric Associates, we’re passionate about keeping New Smyrna Beach’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

We love Dr. Garcia.

We love Dr. Garcia. The office is very clean and everyone is so friendly! Highly recommend.

Kelsey H.

Dr. Garcia is the best!!!

Dr. Garcia is the best!!!

Eddie S.

most importantly for our family with special needs children.

Dr. Garcia was kind, knowledgeable and most importantly for our family with special needs children, understanding.

Staci T.

Garcia is by far one of the best.

My son has been going to volusia pediatrics for 14 years now. Garcia is by far one of the best along with her smooth staff in checking in and out.

Angela M.

Very warm and pleasant place to bring your child!

Excellent service in all areas! Very warm and pleasant place to bring your child! Staff was very welcoming

Judy J.

Great,fantastic.

Great,fantastic

Aniuvis M.

Stephanie Bryant was very helpful and knowledgeable!

Stephanie Bryant was very helpful and knowledgeable!

Becky S.

Everyone is happy and helpful.

Everyone is happy and helpful. My kids enjoying getting their checkup and hearing what the Dr has to say.

Robert G.

One of the best places to take your children to!!

One of the best places to take your children to!! They're the best my children love them!

Delores C.

I love this office.

I love this office. They always get us in for same-day sick appointments. Extremely welcoming when you walk in the door and always clean Dr. Garcia always spend the time educating my kiddos as much as me!

Sara K.

Dr. Garcia is absolutely amazing!

Dr. Garcia is absolutely amazing! She has always been there for our family — caring, attentive, and genuinely invested in her patients. She listens, takes her time, and truly cares about getting to the root of any issue. Everything you’d hope for in a doctor, she has. We are so grateful to have her!

Theresa

NP Taylor is my favorite person.

NP Taylor is my favorite person, she always makes me feel like we are doing what’s best for our son and answers any questions we have.

Riley T.

Staff is always friendly and helpful.

Staff is always friendly and helpful!!!!!

Shaun A.

The staff at Pediatrics Associates are excellent.

The staff at Pediatrics Associates are excellent. My Child was sick all of a sudden and I was able to walk into the office with no issues and schedule my daughter to be seen. The staff did everything possible to fit her into their busy schedule. Thank you so much, Pediatrics Associates. My little girl is feeling great.

Fernando R.

Dr Garcia and staff are exceptional.

Dr Garcia and staff are exceptional. I would highly recommend them.

Angela K.

From the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out!

We love each and every one of the staff here! From the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out! Everyone is so knowledgeable and I leave with the utmost confidence that my children will feel better, and that we have received the best care/diagnosis while there! Thank you to Dr. Garcia and staff! You all are top notch!

Courtney B.

in and out even before our appointment.

We were in and out even before our appointment thank you

Karyn S.

Wonderful experience from the moment you walk in the door until you leave.

Wonderful experience from the moment you walk in the door until you leave. Dr. Garcia is an absolute gem.

Gabrielle E.

Siempre es un gusto visitar esta clínica.

Siempre es un gusto visitar esta clínica, el personal es muy profesional y amable y me encanta como tratan a mi bebé. Adoramos a la doctora Stephanie 🥰, las señoras de recepción y las enfermeras

Nathalie C.

Taylor is the Absolute Best!!

Taylor is the Absolute Best!!

leraine j.

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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