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Pediatricians in Charleston, SC

84 pediatricians listed in Charleston: 9 practices and clinics and 75 pediatricians listed individually.

Short answer

As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 205 pediatricians in Charleston, SC, in 84 listings: 9 practices, clinics and hospitals (130 pediatricians) and 75 pediatricians listed individually by city and phone. The AAP recommends a prenatal visit with the pediatrician for first-time parents and a newborn checkup 3 to 5 days after birth, so choose one before your due date.

Source: CMS NPI registry (NPPES). Data as of September 2026. Public records, not yet confirmed by each provider. How we build this directory

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Practices, clinics and hospitals (9)

Source: CMS Birthing-Friendly hospitals. Data as of July 2026.

Plantation Pediatrics

Clinic or medical group · 6 pediatricians registered here

Pediatricians: Anne Marie Good, John Traynham, Micah Vasko and 3 more

1871 Savage Rd, Charleston, SC 29407

(843) 766-6308
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MUSC Physicians Primary Care

Clinic or medical group · 3 pediatricians registered here

Pediatricians: Allison Petschke, Erin Woeste, Kelly Havig-Lipke

2067 Charlie Hall Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414

(843) 573-2535
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Parkwood Pediatric Group

Clinic or medical group · 3 pediatricians registered here

Pediatricians: Lauren Lucas, Lauren Tipton, William O'Dell

1243 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC 29407

(843) 556-8110
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Pelican Pediatrics

Clinic or medical group · 2 pediatricians registered here

Pediatricians: Eliza Varadi, Namrita Malhi

452 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412

(843) 795-3344
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Charles Towne Pediatrics

Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here

Pediatricians: Anna Pruitt

8761 Dorchester Rd Ste 100, Charleston, SC 29420

(843) 747-4647
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MUSC Medical Center

Hospital · 72 pediatricians registered here

169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-2300
Birthing-FriendlyHospitalOB-GYN
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Bon Secours-St Francis Xavier Hospital

Hospital · 2 pediatricians registered here

Pediatricians: Clyde Dunn, Nedda Maltby

2095 Henry Tecklenburg Drive, Charleston, SC 29414

(843) 402-1006
Birthing-FriendlyHospitalOB-GYN
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Medical University Hospital Authority

Practice · 39 pediatricians registered here

171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-1414
Lactation consultantMidwifeOB-GYN
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Medical University of South Carolina

Clinic or medical group · 2 pediatricians registered here

Pediatricians: Claire Ruggeri, Hannah Bores

171 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425

(843) 792-2300
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Pediatricians listed individually (75)

Shown by city and phone. The NPI registry lists no practice organization at their address, so call to ask where they see patients.

Showing 30 of 75, A to Z. See all pediatricians in and near Charleston in search, with phone numbers

How to choose a pediatrician before the baby arrives

Choose before your due date, so the practice is set before the first newborn checkup. Three things to do in Charleston:

  1. Book a prenatal visit

    The AAP recommends a prenatal visit with the pediatrician for first-time parents, parents at high risk, and anyone who asks for one. Ask whether the practice offers one, and use it to ask about office hours, after-hours calls and sick visits.

  2. Check your insurance network

    Call the number on your insurance card, or use your plan's directory, to confirm the practice is in network, and ask how long you have to add the baby to your plan after the birth. If your baby will be on Medicaid or CHIP, ask the practice whether it takes it. InsureKidsNow.gov links to each state's program for children (1-877-543-7669). On Medicaid for the pregnancy? See pregnancy Medicaid in South Carolina.

  3. Plan the hospital newborn visit

    The AAP says every newborn should have an evaluation after birth, then a checkup 3 to 5 days after birth. Ask the practice whether its doctors see newborns at the hospital where you plan to deliver, and if not, who does the exam there and how the records reach the practice. Compare with OB-GYNs in Charleston and hospitals with labor and delivery in Charleston.

Sources: AAP and Bright Futures, Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care (updated February 2025); InsureKidsNow.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

Frequently asked questions

How many pediatricians are in Charleston, SC?

As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 205 pediatricians in Charleston, SC: 130 at 9 practices, clinics and hospitals, and 75 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.

Which pediatricians in Charleston, SC take Medicaid?

The NPI registry doesn't record which insurance a practice takes, so we can't say which ones do. Call the office, or search your Medicaid or CHIP plan's provider directory. InsureKidsNow.gov (1-877-543-7669) links to South Carolina's Medicaid and CHIP program for children.

Are these pediatricians accepting new patients?

The NPI registry doesn't say whether a practice is taking new patients, so call the office to check, and ask how soon after the birth you can book the first newborn visit.

When should I choose a pediatrician?

Before your due date. The AAP recommends a prenatal visit with the pediatrician for first-time parents and a newborn checkup 3 to 5 days after birth, so the practice should be set before the baby comes home.

How do I choose a pediatrician?

Book a prenatal visit if the practice offers one, confirm it's in your insurance network or takes your baby's Medicaid or CHIP plan, and ask whether its doctors see newborns at the hospital where you plan to deliver.

What care is listed in Charleston, SC?

  • In this directory, Charleston, SC has 8 doulas, 5 lactation consultants, 2 midwives, 3 hospitals with labor and delivery, 32 OB-GYNs and 84 pediatricians (NPI registry, September 2026; CMS hospital data, July 2026).

Which Birthing-Friendly hospitals are near Charleston?

Straight-line distance from the middle of Charleston. The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation (July 2026) means a hospital reports taking part in a maternity care quality program; it isn't a rating.

What other care is listed in Charleston?

Having a baby in South Carolina Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid Up to 199% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave Voluntary Medicaid pays for a doula No See South Carolina

How do you choose a pediatrician?

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