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Pediatrics

Pediatrics is the medical care of infants, children and adolescents. Pediatricians are specially trained to treat diseases, behavioral problems and mental health issues as they relate to children. Pediatric care includes well check-ups, vaccinations and much more.

Pediatric care in Pensacola

Your child is the center of your world, and their health is the center of ours.

At HCA Florida West Hospital, we are committed to providing high-quality healthcare for children. Our pediatrics team works closely with families, primary physicians, and researchers.

Pediatric emergency care

Realizing you may have to visit the emergency room can be a stressful prospect for both you and your child, but at HCA Florida West Hospital, we are committed to making your visit as comfortable as possible.

Our pediatric emergency room staff are trained to meet the physical and emotional needs of each child, ensuring they receive the compassionate and comprehensive care they deserve.

If you think your child is experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately.

Pediatric conditions we treat

Our pediatric hospitalists treat a wide range of pediatric conditions, some of which include:

  • Circulatory
    • Sepsis
    • Dehydration
    • Rhabdo
    • Anemia due to GYN/menorrhagia
    • IV antibiotic therapy for any disease or diagnosis
  • Lymphatic
    • Respiratory viral testing
    • Abscesses needing IV antibiotics only
  • Respiratory
    • RSV
    • Flu
    • COVID
    • Asthma exacerbation
    • Pneumonia
    • Bronchitis
    • Continuous pulse ox
    • High flow/Vapotherm/CPAP
  • Integumentary
    • Cellulitis
    • Abscesses
    • Hyperbilirubinemia
  • Endocrine
    • Established diabetics needing admission for a different diagnosis
    • Hypoglycemia
  • Gastrointestinal
    • Constipation that needs a clean out
    • N/V/D
    • Appendicitis above 50 kg and approved by general surgeon
    • Foreign objects swallowed that are in the gut and not needing OR removal
    • Failure to thrive
  • Urinary
    • UTI
    • Pyelonephritis
  • Musculoskeletal
    • Any infectious disease processes that need IV antibiotics
  • Neuro
    • Febrile seizures that need overnight observation
  • Reproductive
    • Consult gynecologist for acceptance of GYN diagnosis
  • Newborn readmits
    • Observation overflow from LDRP
    • Hyperbilirubinemia/jaundice/phototherapy
    • Neonatal abstinence scoring/methadone/morphine treatments
    • Failure to thrive/poor weight gain
    • Long term IV antibiotic therapy
  • Newborn outpatient services:
    • Echocardiogram
    • Newborn screening testing
    • Transcutaneous bili testing
    • Labs
    • Weight checks
  • Pediatric outpatient services:
    • IV Infusions
    • Stim/growth hormone testing
    • MRI with sedation
    • Procedural sedations
    • Advanced imaging with sedation
    • Botox/Alcohol injections with sedation
    • Rehabilitation/physical therapy

Pediatric doctors and specialists

Thanks to our extended network of care, we’re able to bring together top-notch teams of pediatric specialists. We enable them to work collaboratively, sharing insights and expertise with each other, to make sure your child receives high–quality care.

These teams include:

  • Pediatricians
  • Pediatric emergency care physicians
  • Pediatric nurses
  • Pediatric surgeons

Thrive Blog

Read our blogs to learn about preventive care and ways you can take charge of your health and well-being.

When to seek emergency care for vomiting, diarrhea and fever
June 10, 2025
Seena Sleem
Fever, vomiting and diarrhea are common in kids, but some symptoms may indicate a more serious condition requiring emergency care.
Childbirth and newborn care classes: When and what to expect
May 06, 2025
Childbirth and newborn care classes at HCA Florida Healthcare help parents prepare for labor, delivery and life with a newborn.

Looking for another location?

We also offer quality care at these other locations in our extended network.

Our Pediatrics Locations

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West Hospital
8383 N Davis Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 494 - 3212

Currently Viewing:

West Hospital
8383 N Davis Hwy
Pensacola, FL 32514
(850) 494 - 3212
Gulf Coast Hospital
449 W 23rd St
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 769 - 8341

95.4 miles