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Rozalyn H. Paschal M.D. P.A. Pediatrics — pediatric primary care for children from birth through age 21 at three offices in Miami, North Miami Beach and Plantation, Florida. This page lists every section of the site with a plain description of what it covers, so you can go straight to what you need.
The Practice at a Glance
- Práctica
- Rozalyn H. Paschal M.D. P.A. Pediatrics — independent, Black-owned pediatric primary care
- Fundada
- 1953, in Miami, Florida, by Dr. Dazelle Dean Simpson, MD
- Médico
- Dr. Rozalyn A. Paschal-Thomas, MD · NPI 1861622672 · practising here since July 2009
- Especialidad
- General pediatrics, birth through age 21. Not an urgent care, walk-in clinic or subspecialty centre.
- Oficinas
- Miami 33147 · North Miami Beach 33169 · Plantation 33317 — one shared medical record
- Horario
- All offices Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Saturday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM in Miami and North Miami Beach only. Plantation and all offices closed Sunday.
- Teléfono principal
- (305) 758-0591
- Seguros
- Florida Medicaid and most commercial plans. No one is denied access to services due to inability to pay.
- Idiomas
- English, Spanish and Haitian Creole
- Pacientes nuevos
- Accepting at all three offices. No referral needed for pediatric primary care.
- Modelo de atención
- Hogar médico centrado en el paciente de la NCQA
- After hours
- The practice is closed. Use a pediatric urgent care centre or your plan's nurse line; call 911 for an emergency.
Start Here
If you are new to the practice, these four pages answer most first questions.
- Kids doctor near me in Miami The main overview — what the practice does, where the offices are, and how to become a patient. Start here if you are not sure which page you need.
- Clínica pediátrica cerca de ti All three offices compared side by side, with addresses, hours and which neighbourhoods each one serves.
- Formularios para pacientes nuevos Registration paperwork to complete before a first visit, which shortens the appointment considerably.
- Pediatric questions parents ask most General questions about appointments, insurance, records and how the practice runs.
The Three Offices
All three share one medical record, so a child registered at any office can be seen at whichever is convenient.
Miami
7900 NW 27th Ave, local 50
Miami, FL 33147
Centro comercial Northside
De lunes a viernes 9 AM–5 PM
Sábado 9 AM–1 PM · Closed Sunday
Aparcamiento gratuito
North Miami Beach
16800 NW 2nd Avenue, oficina 308
North Miami Beach, FL 33169
Jackson North Medical Plaza, 3rd floor
De lunes a viernes 9 AM–5 PM
Sábado 9 AM–1 PM · Closed Sunday
Plantación
660 N. State Rd. 7, Local 4
Plantation, FL 33317
Condado de Broward
De lunes a viernes 9 AM–5 PM
Closed Saturday and Sunday
Aparcamiento gratuito
Location pages
Each office has two pages: one about the place, one about the physician who practises there.
- Clínica pediátrica en Miami cerca de míDirections, parking, live opening status and photographs of the office at 7900 NW 27th Ave, plus the Miami-Dade neighbourhoods it is closest to.También: clínica pediátrica en Miami
- Pediatra en MiamiDr. Paschal-Thomas's training and credentials, and a guide to what to check when choosing any pediatrician in Miami.
- Clínica pediátrica en North Miami Beach cerca de míFinding Suite 308 in Jackson North Medical Plaza — including why the building at 16401 NW 2nd Avenue is a different practice.También: pediatras en Miami Beach
- Pediatra en North Miami BeachThe physician, telehealth in North Miami Beach, choosing a pediatrician before your baby is born, and how a pediatrician differs from a family doctor.
- Pediatric clinic in Plantation FLThe Broward office on State Road 7, same-day sick visits, and where to take a sick child at night when the practice is closed.También: clínica pediátrica en Plantation
- Pediatra en PlantationThe physician, what continuity of care over twenty-one years actually changes, and how specialist referrals work.También: pediatras especializados en Plantation
- Clínica pediátrica cerca de tiAll three offices compared, to work out which is closest to you.
The Physician and the Practice
Who provides the care, and where the practice came from.
- Biografía completa de la Dra. Rozalyn Paschal-ThomasMedical degree from the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in 2006, pediatric residency at the University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital in 2009. Also clarifies that Dr. Rozalyn A. Paschal-Thomas and the late Dr. Rozalyn H. Paschal are two different physicians, daughter and mother.
- Consulta pediátrica en Miami regentada por afroamericanosFounded in 1953 by Dr. Dazelle Dean Simpson, the first African-American pediatrician in Florida certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Three generations of Black women physicians, and the practice's history in Liberty City and Overtown.
- Modelo de «centro médico centrado en el paciente»What NCQA recognition means in practice: referrals, specialist reports and hospital visits return to one chart instead of scattering across systems.
Medical Services
Everything the practice provides, from the first newborn visit through adolescence.
- Full list of pediatric servicesThe complete overview, including what the practice does not provide — urgent care, walk-in visits, house calls, subspecialty clinics and physical therapy — and where to go instead.
- Atención pediátrica para recién nacidosThe first visit three to five days after hospital discharge, weight and jaundice checks, feeding support, and the first-year schedule.
- Exploración física pediátricaAnnual well-child visits on the American Academy of Pediatrics schedule, with growth tracking, vision and hearing screening and developmental checks.
- Telemedicina pediátricaWhat a video visit can handle — rashes, pink eye, cold symptoms, medication follow-ups — and what needs an in-person examination. Not a 24/7 service.
- Programa de nutrición infantil «Nurture & Nourish»Growth, feeding difficulties and weight concerns from infancy through adolescence.
- Pediatrician recommended baby formula guidanceChoosing between standard, sensitive and hypoallergenic formulas, and when a switch is actually warranted.
School, Sports and Camp Forms
Florida uses several different forms and they are easy to confuse. These two pages explain which is which.
- Reconocimientos médicos escolares cerca de míThe Florida DH 3040 school-entry exam and the DH 680 immunization certificate, both completed at one visit. Also covers summer camp forms, the DH 681 religious exemption, and why school enrolment does not require an EKG.
- Reconocimientos médicos deportivos cerca de míThe FHSAA EL2 preparticipation evaluation, signed during the visit and valid 365 days. Explains the EL1 ECG screening requirement under Florida's Second Chance Act, the difference between the EL2 and EL3, and where to get an ECG affordably.
- Early scheduling guide for school physicalsWhy April to June is the right window and August is the worst, and what happens if the physical finds something needing follow-up.
Insurance, Medicaid and Payment
What is accepted, and what happens if you cannot pay.
- Pediatras cerca de mí que aceptan MedicaidFlorida Medicaid at all three offices, what it covers for children, and how to check your plan before the first visit.
- Pediatricians near me that accept Aetna, Cigna and Blue CrossCommercial plans accepted, plus cash, debit and credit card.
- Atención pediátrica de Medicaid en Miami, North Miami Beach y PlantationHow Florida Medicaid covers children's checkups, vaccines and sick visits across the three offices.
Parent Guides
Written by the practice for questions that come up between visits.
- Hitos del desarrollo y señales de alerta a los 2 añosSpeech, motor and social milestones for toddlers, what is normal variation, and which signs are worth raising with a pediatrician. The most-read guide on this site.
- Baby's first pediatrician visitWhat the pediatrician checks at a newborn appointment, what to bring, and the questions worth asking.
- La colaboración con Hazel Health conecta a los estudiantes con la atención primariaHow the practice works with schools to reach children who might otherwise go unseen between annual checkups.
- Parent guides on the pediatric blogAll articles, updated through the year.
Practical and Legal
- Formularios para pacientes nuevosRegistration and consent paperwork to complete before your first appointment.
- Portal del pacienteRecords, results and messages. External site — opens in a new window.
- Pediatric questions parents ask mostAppointments, records, insurance and how the practice operates.
- Privacy policyHow the practice handles personal and health information.
- Site indexThis page.
Which Page Answers Your Question?
The questions parents most often arrive with, and where each is answered.
| If you want to know… | Go to |
|---|---|
| Are you taking new patients? | Yes, birth to 21 at all three offices — formularios para nuevos pacientes |
| Which office is closest to me? | Clínica pediátrica cerca de ti |
| Do you take my insurance? | Medicaid o commercial plans |
| My child is sick tonight — where do I go? | The practice is closed after hours. See lista completa de servicios pediátricos for what to do instead. |
| Which school form does my child need? | Reconocimientos médicos escolares cerca de mí — DH 3040 and DH 680 |
| Does my child need an EKG to play sports? | Reconocimientos médicos deportivos cerca de mí — the FHSAA EL1 requirement |
| Who is the doctor, and where did she train? | Biografía completa de la Dra. Rozalyn Paschal-Thomas |
| Is there a Black or female pediatrician here? | Consulta pediátrica en Miami regentada por afroamericanos |
| Do you speak Spanish or Haitian Creole? | Yes, at all three offices — médico infantil cerca de mí en Miami |
| Can we do a visit by video? | Telemedicina pediátrica |
| I'm expecting — when do I choose a pediatrician? | Pediatra en North Miami Beach — third trimester guidance |
| Is my toddler developing normally? | Hitos del desarrollo y señales de alerta a los 2 años |
Can't Find What You Need?
Call the office nearest you and someone will point you in the right direction. Accepting new patients from birth through age 21.