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Nicklaus Children’s Hospital has several outpatient and urgent care centers throughout South Florida, including on-demand, virtual care.
Walk-in urgent care with no appointment needed.
Serving as your child's primary doctor's office.
Pediatric specialty consultations available closer to home.
A full range of comprehensive services all under one roof.
Connect with providers from the comfort of your own home.
With over 800 pediatric clinicians on staff, we’re dedicated to helping you connect with the right specialist for your needs.
We have expertise in treating children and educating families on hundreds of different conditions.
We use cutting-edge, specialized treatments and procedures to ensure the best care for your child.
If your child is scheduled for a surgical procedure at Nicklaus Children's, you may be referred in advance to the Preoperative Clinic to help the child's surgical preparation. The clinic was developed to support care practice for patients who may require additional care preparation prior to surgery, including children with complex medical needs.
During the visit you will meet members of the healthcare team. They will work together to determine any medical testing and clearances that should be obtained before the surgery date.
This extra planning will help ensure that the child has all the necessary clearances so that the surgery can take place as scheduled, eliminating delays.
Patients and families will have the opportunity to meet with the team and ask questions to ensure they are fully prepared for the procedure and the hospital experience.
Your appointment will include:
To provide safe, reliable preoperative services in a comprehensive manner to our patients and to help assure a satisfyinf surgical experience for the patient and family.