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Acute Care Pediatrics

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Compassionate Care Close to Home

From checkups to vaccines and everything in between, our team helps your child stay healthy and happy.

💉 Flu shots available!
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About us

Every step of the way

At Acute Care Pediatrics, we’re more than a clinic — we’re your neighborhood partner in keeping kids healthy and happy.
 

From newborn checkups to adolescent care, our experienced pediatric team provides trusted medical support tailored to every stage of childhood. We offer well-child exams, immunizations, sick visits, developmental and behavioral care, and sports physicals — all in a welcoming environment where families feel at home.
 

With convenient locations in Palm Coast and Palatka, we make quality pediatric care accessible, compassionate, and close to home.

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Our Approach

Overview

As your child’s patient-centered medical home, we focus on prevention, early detection, and whole-family support.


We offer regular well-child visits to track growth and milestones, keep vaccinations current, and provide clear answers to your questions.


If your child needs specialized care, we’ll connect you to top network specialists and coordinate every step for seamless care.


Our team builds lasting relationships with families—so your child receives comprehensive, compassionate care at every stage.

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Our Services

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Immunizations

We recommend fully immunizing your children. See why.

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School Sports Physicals

Active kids are healthy kids and can help develop good habits.

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Well Visits

Well Child Visits are the staple to great child healthcare.

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Behavioral Health

Behavioral health is a part of the overall wellness of each child.

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Newborn & Infant Care

Growth monitoring, vaccinations, feeding guidance and ongoing parent support.

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Special Needs Child

Supporting their growth, development, and family connection.

Meet the Team

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Laura Luke, MD

Location: Palatka and Palm Coast 

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Jessica Brown, APRN

Location: Palatka and Palm Coast

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Patricia Jamo, APRN

Location: Palatka

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Jennifer Paffmann, APRN

Location: Palatka

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Amy Dobberfuhl, APRN

Location: Palm Coast

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Teddy, Sidekick

Location: Online and in clinics

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TWO OFFICES. ONE TRUSTED TEAM.

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Palatka

Phone: (386) 328-5437

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9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Palm Coast

Phone: (386)447-7337

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9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Children should have regular checkups at key ages — especially during infancy and early childhood. After age 3, visits are typically once per year.

  • If it’s after office hours, please call our nurse line for guidance. For emergencies, visit the ER or dial 911.

  • Yes. We follow the CDC/AAP vaccine schedule and offer routine immunizations during well-child appointments.

  • Yes, we can often schedule siblings back-to-back. Please mention this when booking.

  • Fill out a Release Request Form (download a printable PDF file here)
     

    For Personal Use. If you are the minor’s Legal Guardian or already 18 years old ( Personal ID or DL must be presented).
    Transferring to another Dr. ( have your new Provider request the Records for you, Free of Charge).
    For Second Opinion = Not leaving ACP, please Mark or print: ” second opinion” to avoid being discharged by mistake.

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