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We're Pediatric Associates! Providing kids healthcare in Port St. Lucie

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.

(772) 336-5313

  • Monday: 8AM–10:30PM
  • Tuesday: 8AM–10:30PM
  • Wednesday: 8AM–10:30PM
  • Thursday: 8AM–10:30PM
  • Friday: 8AM–10:30PM
  • Saturday: 8AM–8PM
  • Sunday: 9AM–1PM

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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.

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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

Maria L. Gaviria-Tobon, MD, FAAP

Maria L. Gaviria-Tobon, MD, FAAP

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Liza Melendez, MD, FAAP

Liza Melendez, MD, FAAP

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Kerryann Daley, APRN

Kerryann Daley, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

Crystal Locke, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, BSN, RN

Crystal Locke, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, BSN, RN

Nurse Practitioner

Brian Skirvin, DNP, APRN

Brian Skirvin, DNP, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

Christina Smith, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Christina Smith, DNP, APRN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Kelly Stout, APRN, CPNP

Kelly Stout, APRN, CPNP

Nurse Practitioner

A message from our Chief Medical Officer

At Pediatric Associates, we’re passionate about keeping Port St. Lucie’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 the best experience I've had for my kids and myself as a parent.

Staff is very caring, warm and friendly. It's the best experience I've had for my kids and myself as a parent.

jawon

they are always open when you need them.

Kerryann is awesome! The entire practice is amazing and they are always open when you need them!

Jessica D.

We had a very good expérience today.

We had a very good expérience today, the staff is good. Thank you again

Yvrose L.

They was amazing at pediatric Associattes.

They was amazing at pediatric Associattes

Rose Fedia J.

The entire visit felt calm, efficient, and reassuring.

We had a great experience today. I called the office to describe my 2-year-old’s symptoms, and the person I spoke with was polite, helpful, and thorough. They recommended we come in and helped schedule an appointment right away—we were seen within the hour, which I really appreciated. Dr. Christina Smith was attentive, engaging, and very respectful of my toddler. She took the time to explain what she was seeing, provided clear guidance for treatment, and gave straightforward instructions for follow-up. The entire visit felt calm, efficient, and reassuring. Overall, an excellent experience, especially during a stressful moment as a parent. Highly recommend.

Storm M.

Excellent service.

(Translated by Google) Excellent service 👏 (Original) Excelente atención 👏

YELITZA COROMOTO MOYETONES P.

Mrs. Spivey was very helpful with checking us in.

I would like to give recognition to Brian, Greg and Latanya Spivey at this location. My daughter had a well check on Saturday November 8th at 10:45am. Mrs. Spivey was very helpful with checking us in because the new system would not allow me to Pre-Checkin ahead of time so when we got there, our paperwork was ready to go. The whole staff there that Saturday we're amazing. As soon as we sought down, Greg called us in and handled my daughter with 100% care, from beginning to the end. He explained everything he would be doing in the visit and even when it came to my daughter to receive her three injections, his professional kept me calm. Brian, is such a sweetie. He made our visit so relaxed and he listened to my daughter's concerns.We didn't feel like another number or rushed. Since I've been living in PSL and going to this location, I prefer my daughter's to always see Brian. Thank y'all so much for always taking such good care of my daughter's, since our first visit.

LaShay J.

la doctora es un amor.

(Translated by Google) Excellent 😍 The doctor is a sweetheart ❤️ I received all the attention I needed. Highly recommended to everyone 🩷 (Original) Excelente 😍la doctora es un amor ❤️me brindaron toda la atención que necesitaba muy recomendada para todos 🩷

Milene L.

the staff was friendly.

The wait was not long and the staff was friendly

Shirelee M.

Thank you so much to the girls at the front desk.

Thank you so much to the girls at the front desk, the intake nurses and the doctors. We saw Dr Kelly tonight and had a great experience. Thank you.

Natalie J.

the lady was super patient and very professional.

I have twins and I went for the earrings piercing, the lady was super patient and very professional, my babies just cry that moment and nothing else no rash no swallow nothing my experience was super nice

eli J.

She educated my son on how to further improve his eating habits.

ARNP, Ms. Kerryann Daley was amazing. She educated my son on how to further improve his eating habits to help his digestive system. Ms. Daley was extremely professional and willing to take her time to listen. She was thorough and kind. She made our family’s visit with Pediatric Associates in St. Lucie West, very pleasant.

Tia T.

in and out both times is one day.

It's Flu season even with the high traffic we were in and out both times is one day. We had an appointment for my daughter in the morning and my son later for after hours appointment. All the staff were friendly, patient, and efficient with us both times. This momma is beat and is very happy to have a pediatric office with flexible hours Thank you PA family.

Sharday M.

Great doctors and nurses.

Great doctors and nurses. RUDE RECEPTIONISTS ALMOST EVERY TIME. And looks like we are not the only ones that have had this kind of experience. My daughter has gone to this practice since she was born. And we don’t want to switch doctors, but please do something about these rude ladies at the front desk.

Valentina G.

The process was on time with my appointment.

The process was on time with my appointment. The staff were so nice. I only had one problem and it could have been me . But I felt as a man taking his daughter to see the Dr. I felt a little discriminated against by the nurse because the mother was not present.

Forrest E.

Absolutely love the waiting room & rooms themselves.

Staff is amazing and always so kind and gentle with my very sensitive daughter. Absolutely love the waiting room & rooms themselves, the atmosphere is great for calming nervous kids.

Natalie J.

went above and beyond to make sure my son was taken care of.

They were short staffed but went above and beyond to make sure my son was taken care of. Great staff

Ashley M.

I love Pediatric Assoc.

I love Pediatric Assoc. especially because they open on wknds and have availability to see their patients via TMV or in house. Everyone there is so pleasant and now that they have check-in on the phone, it’s way easier at arrival. Awesome team and awesome doctors

Villanise J.

The staff was friendly.

The staff was friendly and very professional

Phyllis R.

They were friendly, knowledgeable and professional.

They were friendly, knowledgeable and professional. We got checked in on time and saw the Doc shortly after. Dr. Liza Melendez is the best! We are truly grateful for how well they took care of our child.

Gygyn T.

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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