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27 Years
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Your Trusted Pediatric Partner in Swansea, IL
St. Clair Pediatrics has been dedicated to providing comprehensive pediatric care for children from birth to age 18 since 1999. Our team of board-certified pediatricians and experienced nursing staff prioritize personalized care, combining clinical expertise with compassionate support for families. We maintain regular office hours six days a week, including Saturday mornings, and ensure 24/7 accessibility through after-hours phone consultations with providers. Our practice emphasizes preventive care through vaccinations, well-child visits, and age-specific health screenings while maintaining rigorous adherence to CDC and AAP guidelines. With decades of combined experience across our medical team, we focus on building long-term relationships with families through consistent, evidence-based care.Our office environment is designed to create a calming atmosphere for both well and sick visits, supported by a staff trained in pediatric-specific communication techniques. We implement structured protocols for managing common childhood illnesses while maintaining flexibility for urgent care needs through same-day appointment availability. Our commitment to continuous medical education ensures our providers stay current with the latest pediatric healthcare advancements. The practice maintains affiliations with major medical societies and follows standardized vaccination schedules to protect community health. Through transparent communication and family-centered care approaches, we aim to empower parents with the knowledge needed to make informed health decisions for their children.
Services
Newborn Care
Toddlers-Age 10
Pre-teens & Adolescents
School & Sports Physicals
Sick Visits
Vaccinations
Well Child Visits
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- Our providers are board-certified pediatricians with decades of combined experience
- We offer same-day sick appointments and 24/7 provider phone access
- Our staff follows evidence-based protocols for vaccinations and preventive care
- Office environment designed to create calming experiences for children
- Experienced team trained in managing both routine and complex pediatric conditions
What people say
Best pediatrician
Beautiful and clean office
Calm environment
Friendly and helpful
Nothing short of spectacular
Services
Newborn Care
Our newborn care program provides comprehensive monitoring during the critical first weeks of life. We conduct regular well-baby exams tracking growth and development while administering essential vaccinations. Our physicians examine healthy newborns in the hospital and schedule follow-up visits at key developmental milestones during the first two years. We emphasize early detection of potential issues through systematic growth measurements and developmental screenings.
Sick Visits
We prioritize same-day appointments for sick children with a focus on accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Our providers explain medical conditions clearly while following strict guidelines for antibiotic use. We educate families about when medications are necessary versus situations requiring watchful waiting. Our approach balances clinical expertise with compassionate care during urgent health situations.
Vaccinations
Our vaccination program follows CDC and AAP recommendations to protect against preventable diseases. We maintain current vaccine schedules and safety protocols while providing education about immunization benefits. Our providers address parental concerns through evidence-based discussions and follow state-mandated requirements for school and daycare attendance. We track vaccination records to ensure timely administration of all required doses.
Well Child Visits
These comprehensive visits monitor physical development, nutrition, and behavioral health at every stage. Our providers discuss age-appropriate safety measures, growth patterns, and social development during routine exams. We incorporate vision, hearing, and scoliosis screenings at appropriate ages while maintaining continuity of care through consistent provider assignments.
School & Sports Physicals
We conduct required physical exams for school enrollment and sports participation. Our evaluations include vital sign measurements, posture assessment, and joint flexibility checks. Providers ensure compliance with activity-specific health requirements while identifying any conditions that might affect safe participation in physical activities.
People
Dr. Greg Garrison
Founder
Practicing pediatrics since 1996, Dr. Garrison graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. He completed residency at Arkansas Children's Hospital and has maintained active memberships in multiple medical societies while leading St. Clair Pediatrics since its founding in 1999.
Dr. Michael Hunt
Pediatrician
Board-certified in pediatrics with over two decades of experience, Dr. Hunt holds degrees from Des Moines University and Northwestern University. His military service included leadership roles in pediatric care, bringing extensive clinical experience in diverse settings to our practice.
Paige A. Etling
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
A graduate of Maryville University's Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program, Paige brings hospital and outpatient experience to our team. She focuses on building long-term patient relationships while providing compassionate care grounded in evidence-based practices for children of all ages.
Joseph D. Daesch
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
With advanced degrees from Vanderbilt University, Joe specializes in primary pediatric care. His clinical focus includes monitoring child growth and development while maintaining a patient-centered approach that emphasizes family involvement in healthcare decisions.
Lupi Castillo
Practice Manager
As our front office leader, Lupi coordinates patient care logistics with over 15 years of healthcare administration experience. She ensures smooth practice operations while maintaining focus on patient satisfaction and efficient service delivery.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We care for children from newborns through age 18, providing continuous pediatric care through all developmental stages.
Do you offer same-day sick appointments?
Yes, we prioritize urgent care needs with same-day appointment availability for sick children during office hours.
Are your providers available after hours?
One of our pediatricians is available by phone 24/7 for urgent medical questions or concerns.
What vaccination policy do you follow?
We require immunizations according to CDC schedules, with documentation maintained for school and daycare compliance.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients and families seeking quality pediatric care in the Swansea area.
What services do you provide for teenagers?
Our adolescent care includes wellness exams, behavioral health screenings, and education about teen-specific health topics.
Reviews (5)
Karen Ortiz
Feb 20, 2022
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I felt I needed to share my experience after seeing a series of unfortunate reviews on Google and say that this office has been nothing short of wonderful. I've only had the opportunity to see Dr. Apeksha and she's been informative, understanding and prompt in following up with information I needed. This office will answer and give you a responses for any concern you bring to their attention, the nurses are absolutely kind and patient and I'm glad I found this office. They have made time for me and worked with me on sensitive issues.
Melanie Mitchell
Aug 13, 2021
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My kids have been going to St Clair pediatrics for 13 years. We started with Dr. P, who has moved on from this office. We started to see the other doctors and practitioners and all was just fine, no issues. When my kiddos were sick, they would get them in. When we have our annual physical, and vaccines, everything was fine. Until this year. I have tried 6 times to schedule an appointment for the kids yearly physical.
Not one time have they called me back. They have changed to a new phone system where you cannot ever speak to a human, you can only leave a message. Well they fail to return the call. 6 TIMES. I would hate to see what would happen if my kids actually had a medical issue, or if I even had a question to ask them.no way to get them an appt. Unreal. I will be getting my records and moving on. Sad to say but no choice at this point. I just wanted to share this info in case anyone was unsure about going here. By the way, I still haven't gotten in or a call back, it's been at least 2 weeks
Not one time have they called me back. They have changed to a new phone system where you cannot ever speak to a human, you can only leave a message. Well they fail to return the call. 6 TIMES. I would hate to see what would happen if my kids actually had a medical issue, or if I even had a question to ask them.no way to get them an appt. Unreal. I will be getting my records and moving on. Sad to say but no choice at this point. I just wanted to share this info in case anyone was unsure about going here. By the way, I still haven't gotten in or a call back, it's been at least 2 weeks
Leah Sanchez
Apr 05, 2021
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Military community/ and those who move frequently. We recently left St. Clair pediatrics only because my daughter is more comfortable with a female provider. We loved Brittanie and Katie and knew my kids were truly cared for, but sometimes the experience of a MD is needed and I wanted a female MD option. Trying to receive my children's medical records has been a nightmare, my new pediatricians office has been trying for 6months.
This week I called and spoke to two different people who assured me they'd send them right over once they received the request- That didn't happen. Today they finally sent over vaccination records with a note saying once we receive payment we will send over full records. Both times I spoke with someone I was NEVER told about a fee for medical records. I called and I was told it'd be $70 for my children's medical records before they release them by FAX. I know this is a huge military community and people move often so beware when you join this practice that when you leave, you will be charged to have your records sent to a new location.
This week I called and spoke to two different people who assured me they'd send them right over once they received the request- That didn't happen. Today they finally sent over vaccination records with a note saying once we receive payment we will send over full records. Both times I spoke with someone I was NEVER told about a fee for medical records. I called and I was told it'd be $70 for my children's medical records before they release them by FAX. I know this is a huge military community and people move often so beware when you join this practice that when you leave, you will be charged to have your records sent to a new location.
Vanessa Lawson
May 19, 2020
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We love Dr. Garrison and St. Clair Pediatrics! I knew immediately from our pre-natal visit that this was the pediatrician for our family. As a first-time mom who also prefers to take a balanced holistic approach to health. I find that the staff at St. Clair Pediatrics are always willing to listen, give us time to ask all of our questions, respect our role as parents and provide helpful guidance and education to us. Most importantly, our daughter loves them! We highly recommend!
William Castillo
May 15, 2020
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Place is clean, staff is nice. I like the little "Play-bus" they have in the waiting room. My son always gets excited when we leave because they always hand out stickers. Only complaint I would have is that they call you back to the room with your child way to soon, and you end up waiting there for quite a while for the Dr. Improve that and it would be perfect-
