My Blog

  • The Importance of Preventive Care
    Looking for a pediatrician in Orlando & Ocoee, FL? The dedicated team at Growing Together Pediatrics is here for you and your child. Importance of Preventative Care Visits for Children Your child Read more
  • The Importance of Timely Child Vaccinations: Building Strong Immune Foundations
    The Importance of Timely Child Vaccinations: Building Strong Immune Foundations Vaccinations are important for the continuing health of your child. Making sure vaccinations are timely and current is just as important. Read more
  • Questions To Ask Your Pediatrician
    Being a parent can be quite a challenge. That said, the right steps now could make a big difference in your child’s life. It’s smart to work with medical experts Read more
  • Dear Growing Together Pediatric Patient
    Dear Growing Together Pediatrics Patient, March of 2020 will never be forgotten!  The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives, but there is much we have learned from it… especially the importance Read more
  • CHADIS (Child Health and Development Interactive System)
    Growing Together Pediatrics is excited to announce our partnership with CHADIS (Child Health and Development Interactive System) which allows parents to complete health and developmental screenings from home, BEFORE annual Read more
  • A CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall for Kids and Families
    Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism We watched the CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall before we posted the link and recommended it to our patients and our families.  We think it has good information Read more
  • Our Offices Are Open, Plus We Now Offer Telehealth!
    We know your life has changed dramatically due to COVID-19 but rest assured your children’s health is our top priority and we are doing everything in our power to keep Read more
  • Don’t Panic! Coronoavirus 101
    Don’t Panic! Coronoavirus 101 How the new coronavirus spreads: Person-to-person contact (within about 6 feet). Contact with infected objects or surfaces.   The best ways to prevent this and all viruses are: Avoid contact with people Read more
  • Orthodontics
    TEETH AND JAW ALIGNMENT If your baby sucks a pacifier, their thumb or fingers, the shape of their mouth or their tooth alignment may be affected.  If your child breaks the habit Read more
  • How Immunizations Protect Your Child's Health
    Give your child the best chance for a healthy life. From putting up baby gates to purchasing the best car seats, parents do a lot to keep their babies healthy Read more
  • Dental Visits
    February is NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH!  Dental health is critically important to the overall well-being of your child.  Developing good oral hygiene habits early will prevent gum disease, cavities and tooth decay Read more
  • Brushing & Flossing
    February is NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH!  Dental health is critically important to the overall well-being of your child.  Developing good oral hygiene habits early will prevent gum disease, cavities and tooth decay Read more
  • National Women Physicians Day
    We love Dr. Barfield, Dr. Rodriguez, Dr. Antenor and Dr. Diogene, the amazing female physicians here at GrowingTogether Pediatrics, but did you know only 36% of professionally active American physicians Read more
  • What Occurs During a Well Child Exam?
    How a well child exam from your pediatricians in Ocoee and Orlando, FL, can protect your child Did you know that well child exams are an essential component to protecting your Read more
  • Understanding Infant Jaundice
    Jaundice is a common condition in newborns, caused by the excess yellow pigment in the blood called bilirubin, which is produced by the normal breakdown of red blood cells. When Read more

Office Hours

Orlando Office Hours
Monday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Ocoee Office Hours
Monday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Thursday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Friday: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed