Choosing a Pediatrician in Moore County
Choosing a pediatrician is one of the first major decisions new parents make. Whether you're expecting your first baby, new to Moore County, or looking for a new provider, this guide can help you understand what to look for and explore local pediatric care options.
Questions to Ask When Choosing a Pediatrician
Consider:
Are they accepting new patients?
Do they accept your insurance?
Which hospitals are they affiliated with?
Is there a nurse line after hours?
Do they offer same-day sick appointments?
What is the average wait time for appointments?
Are telehealth visits available?
How are urgent concerns handled after hours?
Do they support breastfeeding families?
Are multiple providers available if your child's pediatrician is unavailable?
What to Expect During Your Baby's First Year
Typical Well-Child Visits:
Newborn (within a few days of discharge)
1 month
2 months
4 months
6 months
9 months
12 months
During these visits, your pediatrician will monitor growth, development, feeding, sleep, and vaccinations.
Moore County Pediatrician Directory
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Locations: Southern Pines, Seven Lakes / West End, Raeford
Hours: All three locations have standard business hours of Monday-Friday 8:00am -12:00pm and 1:00pm-5:00pm.
Walk-In Clinic: All three locations have a walk in clinic Monday-Friday from 8:00am - 8:30am for established patients with problems less than 1 week.
The Southern Pines location has a weekend walk-in clinic 8:30am - 11:30am!
Good fit for:
Families wanting a dedicated pediatric practice
Parents seeking integrated mental health support
Families wanting weekend availability
Families wanting walk-in sick visit hours
Families wanting telehealth options (sandhillspeds.doxy.me)
Website: sandhillspeds.com
Phone:
Southern Pines (910)-692-2444
Seven Lakes / West End (910)-673-1600
Raeford (910)-565-1578
Insurance: Aetna commercial, Aetna-State Health Plan, BCBS-NC, First Carolina Care, Medcost, Cigna, Tricare Select (formerly Tricare Standard), NC Medicaid Direct/ NC Health Choice, and United Health Care. See full list here.
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Not currently accepting new patients
Location: Pinehurst
Hours:
Monday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday 8:00am - 1:00pm
Good fit for:
Families wanting a smaller practice
Parents seeking continuity with a single provider
Pinehurst-area residents
Website: www.livingwellpediatrics.com
Phone: (910)-541-5880
Insurance: Accept most insurance carriers
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Locations: Southern Pines (part of the larger KidzCare network)
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 12:30pm, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Good fit for:
Families seeking a regional pediatric network
Medicaid and diverse insurance populations
Southern Pines residents
Website: kidzcare.com
Phone: (910)-246-2229
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Location: 2277 NC 24-87, Cameron, NC 28326
Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:45am - 4:45pm
Saturday 8:00am - 1:00pm
Good fit for:
Families seeking a smaller, independent practice with same day urgent care visits available
Families wanting both pediatric and adult primary care in one place
Residents of Cameron, Vass, Carthage, and northern Moore County
Families wanting telehealth options
Website: www.phycinity.com
Phone: (800)-319-4026
Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, United Healthcare, ChampVA, ambetter, NC Medicaid, Tricare, Cigna