Pediatricians in Wellington FL: Local Practices, Phones & After-Hours Care

Pediatricians in Wellington, FL: A Local Guide for Parents

Finding a good pediatrician in Wellington, FL is one of the first things new parents and newly arrived families do. Wellington has several pediatric practices along Forest Hill Boulevard near Wellington Regional Medical Center, with more options a few minutes away in Royal Palm Beach. Here is a local guide to pediatricians in Wellington, plus where to go for after-hours care.

Quick guide

Pediatric practices in Wellington: Wellington Pediatrics, The Pediatric Center, SOMA Medical Center Pediatrics
Nearby in Royal Palm Beach: Royal Palm Pediatrics, My Way Pediatrics
Pediatric specialists: Nicklaus Children's Wellington Outpatient Center
After hours: Local urgent care centers; for emergencies, call 911

Pediatricians in Wellington

Wellington Pediatrics

Wellington Pediatrics is a long-standing local practice for well visits, sick visits and vaccines, with some after-hours appointments. It is in the medical office cluster beside Wellington Regional Medical Center.

Address: 10115 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 402, Wellington, FL 33414 · Phone: (561) 791-1935

The Pediatric Center

The Pediatric Center is a group practice with several physicians covering newborns through adolescents. A larger group can make it easier to get same-day sick appointments.

Address: 1447 Medical Park Blvd, Suite 402, Wellington, FL 33414 · Phone: (561) 790-2600

SOMA Medical Center Pediatrics

SOMA Medical Center runs a pediatrics office on Forest Hill Boulevard offering well-child visits, vaccines, sports physicals and sick visits.

Address: 10131 Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 140, Wellington, FL 33414 · Phone: (561) 513-9030
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed 1 to 2 p.m.)

Pediatricians near Wellington

Royal Palm Pediatrics

Royal Palm Pediatrics cares for infants, children and teens from an office on Southern Boulevard, about 10 minutes north of central Wellington.

Address: 11903 Southern Blvd, Suite 118, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 · Phone: (561) 429-5898

My Way Pediatrics

My Way Pediatrics serves Wellington-area families with in-office and telemedicine visits.

Address: 1410 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 · Phone: (561) 423-9944

Pediatric specialists in Wellington

The Nicklaus Children's Wellington Outpatient Center on Forest Hill Boulevard brings pediatric specialty care closer to home, so many families do not need to drive to Miami for specialist visits. Your pediatrician can refer you.

After-hours and urgent care for kids

When your pediatrician's office is closed, call their after-hours line first; many practices have a nurse or on-call doctor. For minor illnesses and injuries, Wellington's urgent care centers see children, including Baptist Health Urgent Care Express and Premier Family Health Urgent Care. For emergencies, call 911 or go to the emergency room at Wellington Regional Medical Center. See our full guide to hospitals and urgent care in Wellington.

How to choose a pediatrician in Wellington

Check insurance first. Call the office to confirm they take your plan and are accepting new patients.
Ask about sick visits. Find out whether they hold same-day appointments and how the after-hours line works.
Consider location. A practice near your child's school or on your commute makes frequent visits easier.
Plan for physicals. Back-to-school and sports physicals book up in July and August, so schedule early.
Meet before baby arrives. Many practices offer prenatal meet-and-greet visits for expecting parents.

Also see our guides to dentists in Wellington, including pediatric dentists, and schools in Wellington. Browse every provider on our pediatricians in Wellington page.

Frequently asked questions

What pediatricians are in Wellington, FL?

Pediatric practices in Wellington include Wellington Pediatrics and SOMA Medical Center Pediatrics on Forest Hill Blvd and The Pediatric Center on Medical Park Blvd, with Royal Palm Pediatrics and My Way Pediatrics nearby in Royal Palm Beach.

Where can I take my child after hours in Wellington?

Call your pediatrician's after-hours line first. For minor illness or injury, Wellington urgent care centers such as Baptist Health Urgent Care Express see children. For emergencies, call 911 or go to Wellington Regional Medical Center.

Is there a children's hospital in Wellington, FL?

Wellington does not have a full children's hospital, but the Nicklaus Children's Wellington Outpatient Center on Forest Hill Blvd offers pediatric specialty care, and Wellington Regional Medical Center has an emergency room.