Compassionate and Comprehensive Pediatric Health Care
You’d do anything to keep your children protected, happy, and healthy. That feeling never stops. We want to take some of the worry off your shoulders and put it into our hands with our expert pediatric health care. At AdventHealth Waterman, formerly Florida Hospital Waterman, our world-class pediatrics department is ready to support you and your child with warmth, expertise, personalized care, and even a sense of fun. Our brand-new pediatric unit consists of all private rooms, and a fun and colorful environment to make sure your child feels as comfortable as possible. Backed by the award-winning care at AdventHealth for Children, you’ll have access to dozens of pediatric specialists, from allergists to oncologists and everything in between.
Children’s Primary Care for Every Age and Stage
Health care during childhood helps build a strong foundation for a life of wellness. All of our board-certified pediatricians are part of the AdventHealth care network and committed to providing the whole-person care your child deserves. We have the expert support they need for every age and stage of life, including:
- Behavioral and developmental evaluations and treatment, if needed
- Care for minor illnesses like the cold and flu, allergic reactions and more
- Direct access to our advanced pediatric specialists
- Nutrition counseling
- Recommended immunizations and vaccines
- Regular health checkups
- School and sports physicals
- Treatment for minor injuries
- Well-child care from birth through adolescence
We’re here to help you find the right physician or a location that’s convenient for you.
We'll Give Your Everything Everything We've Got
- Pediatric Specialties Provide Focused Care
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Sometimes a skinned knee can be healed with a bandage and a hug. But when you need to call in the experts, AdventHealth Waterman is here with compassionate, highly specialized care. We offer a range of pediatric specialties for your family, including:
- Allergy and immunology
- Epilepsy
- Gastroenterology
- General surgery
- Neuroscience
- Nephrology
- Otolaryngology (ENT)
We also have a pediatric specialty clinic in Tavares that offers cardiology and urology care for your child. Learn more here.
Our hospital is backed by the nationally recognized care at AdventHealth for Children, where you’ll find help for 30 more sub-specialties and almost 100 pediatric experts ready to give your child the exceptional health care you deserve.
- Striving for the Best Diagnostics and Pediatric Treatment Options
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You work to give your child the best in every aspect of his or her life. Health care shouldn’t be any different. That’s why we work hard every day to hand-pick the best pediatric health care team, to create an environment that’s ideal for healing, and to find and master the most advanced technology.
Imaging and diagnostic testing for children isn't just about using the technology on a smaller scale. It's about making the screening process comfortable (and, sometimes, even fun) for your child. Our pediatric team knows how to administer medical care for children — it's an art we've mastered along with the skill and technology needed to provide quick and accurate results.
After your child's diagnosis, trust in a team that’s well-versed in the latest children's health care advances and the leading treatment technologies in pediatric care. You’re dedicated to your child’s health. And so are we.
- A Hospital Environment Built With Kids in Mind
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When your child feels sick, they can lose the playful spirit that makes childhood so special. We want to get them back to feeling their best. We start by providing a hospital space that’s tailored to the youthful joy of childhood. Private rooms, an aquatic theme center, flat-screen televisions, and friendly examination rooms are all part of our special way to children's health care with comfort and warmth.
Beyond our kid-friendly environment, we want to bring to life the idea that laughter is the best medicine. Our pediatricians and pediatric staff are well-trained in the art of providing medical treatments for kids and their specific needs. Whether you come to us for a check-up or urgent care, we'll help your family smile and feel confident at every step.
- CREATION Life in the Community
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We won’t stop working until every child in the Waterman community feels whole. Part of that means making sure everyone is able to benefit from the principles of our CREATION Life wellness philosophy — Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook, and Nutrition. From our wellness programs and Vacation Bible School to our free health supplies to our Back to School events, we want to help children grow strong in body, mind, and spirit.
Scare-Free, Kid-Friendly Environments
Welcome to a unique concept in emergency care — one that recognizes how important it is to help young children feel safe and confident while being evaluated and receiving treatment for a serious medical issue.
Our kid-friendly emergency rooms are no exception, with an underwater theme and engaging sea life artwork, we’ve designed our emergency department from the ground up with your little one in mind.
When Every Second Counts, We’re Ready
AdventHealth for Children's pediatric emergency department at AdventHealth Waterman was designed with your little ones in mind.
You won't find a more experienced, compassionate team closer to home.
- Staffed by board-certified emergency medicine physicians, advanced practitioners and specially trained nurses
- Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- 8 beds designed from the ground up to be child-friendly and scare-free
- Four specialized ambulances and one helicopter providing emergency transfer
- Access to 140 pediatric specialists practicing 35 subspecialties dedicated to healing children
- Nationally recognized for excellence in nursing and quality patient care
Caring for the Whole Family
Now is the time for you to focus on your child, not logistics. Our multidisciplinary care team not only helps children get the medical care they need and deserve, we help families find hope and confidence. That means connecting you with local community resources and support groups, even helping you find a ride to your child’s appointments. Whatever the need, big or small, we’re here to support every member of the family throughout your child's care journey.