Top Pediatricians in Florida
Nothing I have ever encountered strikes fear into my heart like an injured or sick child. I am reasonably sure that all other parents out there feel the same way. I am sure you don’t want to just trust any doctor in Florida with your children. You also likely are not willing to go through any trial and error with one of your own children as you would be willing to go through to find your own doctor.
A pediatrician is going to have to click with you and gain your trust before they see your child and I feel exactly the same way. Unlike many of our service listings, you do not want to wait to find a pediatrician until an emergency strikes. You want to have them on speed dial long before that. So now is the perfect time to use our Florida are list of top recommended pediatricians and start interviewing them. Find the one who you would trust with your children. Don’t forget that people change over time and that can apply to not only your doctors but also your pediatricians. If any of our Florida doctors have declined in their performance, please let us know! It is vital that we keep the below list updated with only the doctors that will care for your children as if they were their own. It is also a great idea to establish a pediatrician for short term work conditions even if they last less than a year. So if you will be stationed somewhere else, start researching area pediatricians now so you are as prepared as possible.
Kennessa W. Hugger, MD, FAAP
Tallahassee, FL
Dr. Kennessa Hugger graduated from the University of Miami, completed her residency at University of Florida Sacred Heart Hospital, and is currently in practice at Tallahassee Primary Care Associates. She is also Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Dr. Brianna R. Varas
South Miami, FL
Dr. Varas completed her undergraduate education at the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science degree and graduated Cum Laude. Dr. Varas attended medical school at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and subsequently completed her residency in Pediatrics at Miami Children’s Hospital, now known as Nicklaus Children’s Hospital. During Dr. Varas’ residency she was chosen by her peers all 3 years as Class Representative. She represented her colleagues in all important Hospital matters. After completing her residency, Dr. Varas joined Sunset Pediatrics. Her primary interests are that of childhood development, nutrition, early intervention, and anticipatory guidance.
Abby H. Peters, MD
Tallahassee, FL
Dr. Peters, strives to bring compassion, advocacy and sensitivity to families. By listening to her patients and treating them with utmost respect, she hopes to build honest and sincere relationships. As a pediatrician, she pledges to listen, work conscientiously, be honest, and put her patients’ needs first. She is board certified in Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Robert Kickish M.D.
Tallahassee, FL
Dr. Kickish earned his medical degree at George Washington University in Washington D.C. He continued his training at the University of South Florida Pediatric Residency Program, where he worked extensively at All Children’s Hospital and Tampa General Hospital, providing excellent, cutting-edge care to children and their families. He has an interest in family-focused preventative healthcare and enjoys working cooperatively with families to ensure that their children maintain healthy, safe and active lifestyles. He has a special interest in caring for children with asthma or ADHD and helping families effectively manage these conditions.
Maci McDermott M.D.
Tallahassee, FL
Dr. McDermott has recently joined the practice at North Florida Pediatrics. She enjoys all aspects of primary care and working with children of all ages, especially helping parents navigate the different stages of childhood and adolescence. She is especially passionate about newborn care/breastfeeding, weight management/healthy lifestyles, and preventive medicine.
Jami Webster, M.D.
Jacksonville, FL
Dr. Jami Webster initially served the University of Oklahoma Department of Microbiology as a researcher but she then attended the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. She is well-known for her creative ways in making her patients take part in their own check-ups.
Valerie Miles, MD
Jacksonville, FL
Dr. Valerie Miles receive her M.D. degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston in 1991 and is currently in practice at Progressive Pediatrics. She is also well-known for being actively involved in educating both the public and her colleagues on topics in Holistic and Integrative Pediatrics.
Anna Koeppel MD
Tallahassee, FL
Dr. Koeppel enjoys being a pediatrician in her home-town and is excited to give back to the community she loves. Dr. Koeppel is dedicated to providing excellent and accessible care to her patients and their families, infants through adolescence.
Dr. Karen Ackley
Tampa, FL
Dr. Karen Ackley completed her medical education at USF where she completed her residency in Pediatrics as well. She currently specializes in both the acute and preventative care of the pediatric patients at Internal Medicine & Pediatrics of Tampa Bay.
Janelle Haynes Barfield, M.D.
Orlando, FL
Dr. Barfield, is a Board Certified Pediatrician and owner of Growing Together Pediatrics. Dr. Barfield enjoys the many challenges of caring for children, taking a special interest in allergies, asthma, ADHD, and acne. She strives to use evidence based medicine, mixed with experience, and parental intuition to care for her patients. As a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics she stays informed of the latest medical guidelines, research, and medications to provide excellent current care.
