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Your Trusted Pediatricians in Columbia, MD
The Pediatric Center has provided comprehensive pediatric care in Columbia, Maryland since our founding. We specialize in meeting the healthcare needs of children from birth through college, offering services ranging from routine check-ups to acute illness treatment. Our practice features seven board-certified physicians and over 40 dedicated support staff, ensuring availability for weekday appointments and Saturday sick visits. We maintain an on-site laboratory for rapid diagnostic testing to facilitate immediate treatment decisions.Effective September 1, 2024, we joined a larger administrative group to streamline billing operations while maintaining our same medical providers, location, and personalized approach. Our commitment to preventive care includes strict adherence to recommended vaccination schedules, which we consider essential for protecting children's health. We offer 24/7 on-call coverage for urgent medical concerns and provide educational resources to support parents in managing common childhood illnesses at home.
Services
Pediatric Care
Walk-In Clinics
ADHD Evaluations
Vaccinations
Newborn Care
Chronic Condition Management
Same-Day Sick Visits
Parent Education Resources
On-Call Emergency Services
Preventive Health Screenings
Highlights and features
- We maintain seven board-certified physicians with decades of combined pediatric experience
- Our on-site laboratory provides rapid diagnostic results for immediate treatment decisions
- We offer extended weekday hours and Saturday sick visit availability
- Our practice has maintained consistent medical providers since establishment
- We provide 24/7 on-call coverage for urgent pediatric medical concerns
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics
Services
Pediatric Care
Our comprehensive pediatric care covers all stages of childhood development. We provide routine check-ups, growth monitoring, and preventive care for infants through college-aged patients. Our board-certified physicians deliver personalized medical attention while maintaining detailed health records to track each child's unique development journey.
Walk-In Clinics
We offer morning walk-in clinics for established patients aged six months and older during flu season. These clinics address acute illnesses like ear infections, sore throats, and fevers without requiring advance appointments. Services operate Monday-Friday 8:30-10:59 AM, with limited seasonal availability from October through March.
Vaccinations
Our vaccination program follows CDC-recommended schedules to protect children against preventable diseases. We maintain comprehensive records and provide education about vaccine safety and benefits. Patients requiring alternative schedules must seek care elsewhere as we maintain strict adherence to evidence-based immunization protocols.
ADHD Evaluations
We conduct specialized ADHD evaluations for children showing attention or behavioral concerns. Our process includes comprehensive assessments, parent interviews, and school collaboration. Treatment plans may involve behavioral therapy recommendations and medication management when appropriate.
Newborn Care
Our newborn services include initial post-hospital check-ups, feeding support, and developmental monitoring. We offer dedicated Saturday morning appointments for newborns and provide breastfeeding guidance through our experienced nursing staff. Early detection screenings ensure optimal infant health outcomes.
Questions
What are your walk-in clinic hours?
Our seasonal walk-in clinics operate Monday-Friday 8:30-10:59 AM for established patients aged six months and older, October 1-March 31.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients. Please call our office to schedule initial appointments for new patients of any age.
What is your vaccine policy?
We require adherence to CDC-recommended vaccination schedules. Patients seeking alternative schedules must find another provider as we consider timely immunization critical for child health.
What services do you offer for newborns?
We provide comprehensive newborn care including initial check-ups, feeding support, developmental monitoring, and dedicated Saturday morning appointments for infants.
What changes occurred in September 2024?
We joined a larger administrative group for billing and HR support while maintaining the same medical providers, location, and care approach since September 1, 2024.
Reviews (7)
Soha Bazyar
Jun 02, 2022
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We have been with this practice since last year. As a physician myself I am pretty concerned with safety of my child getting any treatment or screening here. After a day of calling for sick patient appointment the nurse finally called us back at 4:00 pm said that they didn't have any appointment available today and they sent all of their patients to urgent care. What kind of physician do that? How on the earth I can't talk to a human being during work hour and have to leave a VM for someone and hope they call me back!
Arpita Patel
Mar 24, 2022
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The office staff is very irresponsible and rude. Filled the medical records transfer form online like they wanted and the lady called me to make sure I wanted all the pages since it's 70 cents per page. I agreed to pay whatever they had for all the pages and records. She said it will be ready for pick up in 3 to 5 business days. 10 days went by and noone calls back. I called to see if they were ready and the lady said she don't have the request to have the records printed.
I was very upset. She suggested to submit the form again. I did on a Monday. The lady never gave me a call AGAIN. I called the following Monday to see if they were ready and they said it's been ready since last Wednesday. So irresponsible. we were in the area on Thursday, we would have picked it up. Avoid this office if you can. Even before the transfer, we were seeing the doctors and my child was sick for 2.5 yrs we have seen the doctor there, we have waited almost one hour in the patient room before we actually see the doctor. They are very punctual in sending bills again and again but if you need them for something else, they will never call!
I was very upset. She suggested to submit the form again. I did on a Monday. The lady never gave me a call AGAIN. I called the following Monday to see if they were ready and they said it's been ready since last Wednesday. So irresponsible. we were in the area on Thursday, we would have picked it up. Avoid this office if you can. Even before the transfer, we were seeing the doctors and my child was sick for 2.5 yrs we have seen the doctor there, we have waited almost one hour in the patient room before we actually see the doctor. They are very punctual in sending bills again and again but if you need them for something else, they will never call!
Leah O'Neill
Oct 12, 2021
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I've been taking my children here for three years now and I LOVE this practice! All of the staff is understanding and really tries to make your life easier. Doctor Silber is an amazing pediatrician who really cares about my kids. I highly recommend this office! (Now if only I could find an equally recommendable practice for my own medical care )
Lindsay Love
Jun 18, 2021
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There are not enough words to celebrate Dr. Molly Silber. She has gone above and beyond to treat and advocate for my children. Dr. Silber continues to demonstrate that she is passionate about medicine and willing to think outside the box. She will not rest (even on her days off) to ensure she has exhausted every possible strategy to get answers/ ensure her patients (and their parents) are supported. We are beyond grateful to have found Dr. Silber - and will continue to highly recommend The Pediatric Center to anyone looking for a pediatrician!
Katherine Peach
Apr 30, 2021
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Overall, our experience with Dr. Burke was great. However, the office staff was often rude. We can no longer visit the office due to a change in insurance. The Pediatric Center office charges 70 cents a page plus postage to have my kids' medical records sent along to their new physician. You would think after all of the money they've made off me over the past 15 years.
Ahmed Majeed-Saidan
Apr 06, 2021
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Amazing. Very organized and neat. Our daughter's one year visit was here (1st time in the office last we just moved here). The nurses were very nice. Our doctor was amazing. She built a very good and quick rapport with us and our daughter loved her. She kept laughing with the doctor. The doctor explained every step and why it was done. She listened to all our questions and never made us feel like we were bothering her or asking silly questions. Dr. Silber. Thank you
Chase Carlton
Jun 08, 2020
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Hard to reach anyone. Long waits to see doctor at your appointment. about 30-45 minutes. We have been going for over 3 years because it was close to our home, but only for wellness or routine. They are over booked and as a parent you feel left on your own when your child is sick. Take hours if your sick. Luckily my child have been healthy so we only have routine visits. Dislike the pediatric center so much. The nurses aren't they friendly and the doctors are over booked.