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We're Pediatric Associates! Providing kids healthcare in Panama City

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–5PM
  • Tuesday: 8AM–5PM
  • Wednesday: 8AM–5PM
  • Thursday: 8AM–5PM
  • Friday: 8AM–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

Mahmod Mhamad Darfil, MD, FAAP

Mahmod Mhamad Darfil, MD, FAAP

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Ahmed Abo Baker Mohamed, MD

Ahmed Abo Baker Mohamed, MD

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Lynn Marie Troncale, APRN

Lynn Marie Troncale, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

A message from our Chief Medical Officer

At Pediatric Associates, we’re passionate about keeping Panama City’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 


A comprehensive resource for vaccines in 2026

A comprehensive resource for vaccines in 2026

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Hear from our families

Wonderful and knowledgeable care from all of the staff.

Wonderful and knowledgeable care from all of the staff each time we come in the office.

Lynsey B.

quick tests.

Nice staff and quick tests,helped us get referrals and made sure we were heard

Vicki P.

Amazing Customer Service!

Amazing Customer Service! Clean and welcoming environment! And appointment time that was scheduled was efficient! Great Doctors and Great Staff!

Rachel C.

Always clean.

Always clean and nice staff, Calah always goes out of her way for her patients!

Ceci A.

Taylor is always caring and quick to answer questions!

Great staff! Taylor is always caring and quick to answer questions! Always has a great attitude and super helpful!

Amy W.

Wonderful pediatric clinic.

Wonderful pediatric clinic

Antwanette A.

The front desk staff is amazing!

The front desk staff is amazing! Taylor was so kind and welcoming.

Haley R.

Love this office for my babies.

Love this office for my babies, everyone is always sweet and knowledgeable

Lestaja A.

Doctors and nurses are always so sweet and helpful!

Doctors and nurses are always so sweet and helpful!

Celesea A.

the ladies at the front desk are so helpful and so nice about it.

I absolutely love these doctors!! I have no preferences when it comes to who sees my child because everyone in this office is so amazing, the ladies at the front desk are so helpful and so nice about it and everyone there is so ready to help at all times!! I was walking with my car seat and my diaper bag and one of the ladies rushed to help and grabbed my bag!! I love it here

Jazzy G.

thoughtful recommendations for the questions I had about my son's development.

"I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Ahmad. He took the time to ask about my son and his behaviors, which I greatly appreciated. Dr. Ahmad provided thoughtful recommendations for the questions I had about my son's development. I will definitely be returning to his office in the future. Thank you, Dr. Ahmad!"

Shantel F.

Very kind and sensitive, wonderful attention.

(Translated by Google) Very kind and sensitive, wonderful attention (Original) Muy amables y sensibles , maravillosa atenciĂłn

Anabel G.

Excellent.

(Translated by Google) Excellent (Original) Execelente

Keylin P.

Phenomenal doctor.

Phenomenal doctor. very caring, listened to all of my concerns and was definitely going to look out for the best interest of my granddaughter. Thank you for having good doctors in this world and not assuming what they have. You actually want to run test to find out what they have and I appreciate that. Thank you so much and your staff members are phenomenal just like you. Thank you for being here for people like us that need a good doctor.

Tammy T.

The best of the best.

The best of the best. Derek and Lynne are always a great to see even if it is time for shots. The nursing staff is always great too. ❤️

Lorena H.

the front desk staff is awesome!

Always a great experience! Super informative and no judgement ever. We love Lynn! Saw Derek for the first time recently and he did not disappoint - amazing clinicians all around. I’ve seen most of the clinicians during sick visits, etc and there isn’t one I would be opposed to seeing. Also the front desk staff is awesome! Every time I mess something up on the portal (oops) or I need a document they are happy to help!

Megan F.

We love Dr. Derek!

We have been coming here since my daughter was born. We love Dr. Derek! We came here just last week for an appt I was able to schedule same day. We ended up being there until after 5 due to the circumstances of the appt, but he took the time to go over everything and make sure we understood and didn’t rush us out the door. The nurses and front desk associates are all so great as well. I always recommend to my friends.

Rebecca R.

it's always like visiting family.

When we go to see Lynn, it's always like visiting family. She makes your visit so welcoming and truly cares đź’—

Sondra M.

always a pleasure when taking my son to this doctor's office.

It's always a pleasure when taking my son to this doctor's office.

SpecialOneist

best place to take your kids.

This is by far the best place to take your kids. The doctors are so caring and interact with the kids. It’s perfect.

Teddy2g

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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