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Columbus Pediatrics

4.7 out of 5 · 576 reviews

PediatricsColumbus, IN

Clinic Type

Pediatrics

Address

2100 25th Street, Ste B, Columbus, IN 47201

Phone

812-376-9219

Email

crhwellconnect@crh.org

Opening Hours

Acute Illness Walk-In Clinic: Saturdays ONLY 8am – 9:30am (Limited availability); 24 Hour / 7 Day On-Call Service: Call 812-379-4441

Emergency Care

24 Hour / 7 Day a Week On-Call Service: call 812-379-4441 and hospital operator will page staff on call

Services Offered

  • Pediatrics
  • Newborn care
  • Well-child exams
  • Sports physicals
  • Acute illness care
  • Chronic condition management
  • Health maintenance exams
  • On-call services
  • Walk-in clinic
  • Pediatric care for adolescents
  • Patient-centered medical home
  • Adolescent-centered environment (certifications)

Team

  • Jennifer Hartwell — MD
  • Monish Jain — MD
  • Samantha Loza — MD
  • Nicole Mensah-Pike — MD
  • Mike Scott
  • Paulette Padilla Shields — MD

Insurance & Payment

Online bill pay, Electronic access to medical records, secure messaging with staff, Online services (view medical records, pay bill), Billing & Insurance FAQ

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FAQs

What are the Well Child appointment hours?

Well Child Appointments: Monday - Friday, 8am – 3:30pm (schedules vary seasonally).

What are the Sick Child appointment hours?

Sick Child Appointments: Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm (schedules vary seasonally).

What are the Nurse appointment hours?

Nurse Appointments: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 11:30am and 1:30pm - 3pm. Only for needs such as Injections, Vaccines, MD ordered Blood Pressure checks, Tests, and other nurse-performed services.

Is there a walk-in clinic for acute illness?

Yes, Acute Illness Walk-In Clinic is Saturdays ONLY, 8am – 9:30am (limited availability on a first come, first served basis).

Is there 24/7 on-call service?

Yes, 24 Hour / 7 Day a Week On-call Service: Call 812-379-4441 and the hospital operator will page our medical staff person on call.

Awards & Accreditations

  • National Committee for Quality Assurance Patient-Centered Medical Home Program recognition
  • Gold-Level Certification for adolescent-centered environment by the Adolescent Health Initiative (Michigan Medicine program)
  • National Committee for Quality Assurance Patient-Centered Medical Home Program (recognition)
  • Gold-Level Certification for an adolescent-centered environment by the Adolescent Health Initiative, a program of Community Health Services at Michigan Medicine

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Columbus Pediatric Associates (GA): 4.8 out of 5 (312 ratings)
  • Columbus Children's Clinic (GA): 4.8 out of 5 (196 reviews)
  • Dr. Devica Alappan / Columbus Pediatrics GA: 4.2 out of 5 (65 reviews)
  • Columbus Pediatrics (IN): 2.0 out of 5 (3 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Compassionate and thorough care from providers
  • Doctors and nurses who take time to listen to concerns
  • Friendly and welcoming atmosphere for children
  • Reliable after-hours support

Common complaints

  • Perceived lack of customer service skills among certain administrative staff
  • Reports of rude or unhelpful staff interactions
  • Discrepancies in office quality or service between different locations
  • Wait times and appointment scheduling frustrations

"Dr. Vernekar truly stands out. She is incredibly attentive, thorough, and compassionate in her approach. She takes her time, listens to every concern, and never makes us feel rushed."

Birdeye (Columbus Children's Clinic)

"Very nice and takes her time. BUTTTTT CHARITY I GUESS SHE'S THE CASE MANAGER WHOEVER SHE IS, SHE NEEDS SOME CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS IMMEDIATLEY!"

LocalityBiz (Columbus Pediatrics GA)

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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