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We're Pediatric Associates! Providing kids healthcare in Royal Palm 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: 8AM–5PM*
  • Tuesday: 8AM–5PM**
  • Wednesday: 8AM–5PM**
  • Thursday: 8AM–5PM**
  • Friday: 8AM–5PM**
  • Saturday: 8AM–12PM
  • Sunday: Closed

*Extended care available by appointment

**Extended care available by appointmen

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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

Maricel Colon-Santiago, MD

Maricel Colon-Santiago, MD

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Odinakachi Nwankwo, MD, FAAP

Odinakachi Nwankwo, MD, FAAP

Board-Certified Pediatrician

James Rodriguez, MD, FAAP

James Rodriguez, MD, FAAP

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Yvette Braynen, APRN

Yvette Braynen, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

Susan Renee Kustad, APRN

Susan Renee Kustad, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

Taylor L. Richardson, APRN

Taylor L. Richardson, APRN

Nurse Practitioner

A message from our Chief Medical Officer

At Pediatric Associates, we’re passionate about keeping Royal Palm 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

Environment is always clean and pleasant.

Medical assistants were very warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. Doctor was very kind and helpful as well. Environment is always clean and pleasant.

Angelita W.

We'll see her again 🫶🏾.

My kids saw Yvette Braynen, ARNP at the Royal Palm office and was very happy with her and her Medical Assistant. Both of them were very professional, friendly, and patient. Yvette was not rushed and took her time to answer every question. Yvette is one of the best clinicians at Pediatric Associates!!! We'll see her again 🫶🏾.

Renelle

Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year.

As always we love coming to Pediatric Associates for our medical needs. We appreciate y’all services each time we are there. You’re awesome Merry Christmas to all and Happy New Year. Delilah, Kendrick and Kendrea Holland-Bailey. Thank You!

delilah b.

Wonderful visit with our favorite clinician!

Wonderful visit with our favorite clinician!

Sally

Great Service All The Time.

Great Service All The Time . Very delicate and caring with babies . !!

alejandro p.

excellent work.

Thank you, Dr. Maricel, for your excellent work and dedication 🙏🙌

Ruth V.

Check-In was easy on the Healow app.

Check-In was easy on the Healow app. Dr. Odina always listens well and is kind. Special shout out to the ladies in the lab! They were very patient with my child when she was afraid of doing her blood work.

Ma M.

muy feliz de que mis niños se atiendan en esta clinica.

(Translated by Google) Excellent care. I'm very happy that my children were treated at this clinic. The staff is super friendly and professional. (Original) Excelente atencion, muy feliz de que mis niños se atiendan en esta clinica. El personal super amable y profesional.

Lisandra M.

all the staff is amazing.

With the exception of one Doctor / practitioner and one nurse all the staff is amazing

Diana G.

Dr.Rodriguez is great!

The front staff is always so patient and caring. Dr.Rodriguez is great!

Eric C.

Dejanae is one of a kind!

Dejanae is one of a kind!

Carly E.

Dr Rodriguez is so patient and kind.

An amazing group!! Communication, compassion and reliability. Dr Rodriguez is so patient and kind. You leave feeling heard and well taken care of.This office demonstrates genuine concern for your well-being.

Carol K.

Wonderful doctors, nurses and staff.

Wonderful doctors, nurses and staff. Thank you!!!!

Jorge R.

Dr. Odina is great.

Dr. Odina is great.

Laverne M.

my son felt happy and comfortable with the staff.

It was very professional, my son felt happy and comfortable with the staff.

Angeline R.

Great place very satisfied with the attention.

Great place very satisfied with the attention

Alfredo M.

Super attentive.

Super attentive and very kind

alicia h.

Love this place.

Love this place i had James Rodriguez checking in my babies and he explained everything so clearly me and my wife had twins and is our first

Eric L.

Great service!

Great service! Blessings!

Brunny R.

they gave me one right away.

The staff at Royal Palm Beach is incredible! Apparently, they don’t take walk-ins. I had to call to make an appointment, but I ended up going in anyway and they gave me one right away. We saw Dr. Yvette Braynen, who was super professional and kind. I have a young girl who’s almost 18, and I’m trying to prepare her to be a responsible adult. I know she’ll figure it all out on her own, but the staff was so supportive!

Dee P.

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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