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Caring for healthy futures since 2014

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We're MD Kids Pediatrics! Providing kids healthcare in Garland

For more than 12 years, parents have been choosing us for their children’s healthcare. We support kids’ futures using evidence-based practices and the latest technologies to provide the highest quality of care.

  • Monday: 8AM–6PM
  • Tuesday: 8AM–6PM
  • Wednesday: 8AM–6PM
  • Thursday: 8AM–6PM
  • Friday: 8AM–6PM
  • Saturday: 8AM–12PM
  • Sunday: Closed

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Visit our pediatric office

MD Kids Pediatrics offers a warm, kid-friendly environment designed to ease anxiety and make every visit comfortable for both children and parents.

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Convenient care

From same-day appointments and walk-in visits to on-site lab testing, MD Kids Pediatrics has you covered.

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Virtual telehealth visits

It’s not always easy for busy families to get to the doctor’s office. With the KidzDocNow app, you can see a pediatrician from the comfort of home.

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After-hours care

Prefer to visit in person, but can’t get here during regular hours? After-hours care is offered at select locations.

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Meet our team

Rifah Huq, MD

Rifah Huq, MD

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Renita A. Thomas, MD

Renita A. Thomas, MD

Board-Certified Pediatrician

Stephanie Heine, MSN, FNP-C

Stephanie Heine, MSN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

A message from our Chief Medical Officer

At MD Kids Pediatrics, we’re passionate about keeping Garland’s kids healthy and happy. Guided by our core values—Care, Accessibility, Reliability, and Excellence—we’re proud to support families like yours with trusted, innovative pediatric care. Whether you’re new or a long-time patient, thank you for trusting us. We look forward to being part of your health journey.

C. Rocky Slonaker, M.D., CHCO, FAAP 


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Hear from our families

The doctor and the nurse Andrea took very good care of us.

(Translated by Google) The doctor and the nurse Andrea took very good care of us. (Original) la doctora y la enfermera Andrea nos atendieron muy bien

Claudia V.

Very kind and patient with my daughter, thank you.

(Translated by Google) Araceli Mancilla Excellent work, kind and patient, she attended to us very quickly. Thank you. (Original) Araceli Mancilla Excelente trabajo amable y paciente nos atendió todo muy rápido Gracias

Esmeralda G.

Very kind and attentive.

(Translated by Google) Very kind and attentive Araceli Mancilla (Original) Muy amable y atenta Araceli mancilla

Elida C.

siempre muy atentos y amables al proporcionarle información a uno.

(Translated by Google) Excellent service from Andrea and all the staff in general. They were always very attentive and friendly when providing information. (Original) Muy buen servicio de Andrea y de todo el personal en general siempre muy atentos y amables al proporcionarle información a uno

Alejandra Gabriela Santamaria L.

Amazing staff.

Amazing staff

Sarah A.

Front staff has improved.

Andrea MA was GREAT! Front staff has improved as well.

Jovi H.

Araceil mancilla is so sweet and kind.

Araceil mancilla is so sweet and kind helped out with everything was very kind and patient

Angela B.

Araceli Mancilla was great!

Araceli Mancilla was great!

adriana o.

Nice place.

Nice place. Understanding staff and always able to get the property referrals I need. Araceli Mancilla was super sweet and gave us all the proper information we needed

Harper D.

she was very nice with my baby.

Areceli Mancilla oversaw me today she was very nice with my baby and explained everything thoroughly before seeing my pediatrician. Overall I like this location a lot better I had switched g From Mi Clinicas on Abram’s which was a terrible experience.. I’m glad I found this location ❤️

Hannah S.

she is so kind.

Araceli Mancilla she is so kind she’s so nice

Jale L.

Andrea gave us excellent service.

(Translated by Google) Andrea gave us excellent service; I am very satisfied with her attention. (Original) Andrea nos dió muy buena atención de su parte estoy satisfecha con sus atenciones

Verónica e.

very good experience at this MDkids clinic.

(Translated by Google) Today we had a very good experience at this MDkids clinic in Garland, TX. The staff is very friendly, especially Araceli Mancilla who was very patient with my children! (Original) Hoy tuvimos una muy buena experiencia en esta clínica MDkids en Garland Tx., el personal es muy amable, sobretodo Araceli Mancilla que fue muy paciente con mis niños!

Eimy C.

Ms. Araceil Mancilla was amazing today very caring.

Ms. Araceil Mancilla was amazing today very caring and asked plenty of times if we had any questions or concerns. Amazing staff all around

Justin B.

Very nice doctors.

Very nice doctors

paula r.

incredibly professional, kind, and took amazing care of my girl.

Had an excellent experience with Araceli in triage. She was incredibly professional, kind, and took amazing care of my girl. Thank you!

kamil N.

Araceli ancillary medical assistance was amazing.

Araceli ancillary medical assistance was amazing 👏

Huda

all good.

(Translated by Google) all good (Original) todo bien

alba a.

They were very kind.

(Translated by Google) They were very kind, and the nurse Andrea was very kind; you can tell she enjoys what she does. (Original) Muy amables la VERDD y la enfermera Andrea muy amable se ve k le gusta su lo que hace

Mayerlin Graciela Castro e.

Excelente servicio.

(Translated by Google) Excellent service, the staff is very friendly. (Original) Muy buena atención, el personal es muy amable.

Nancy M.

We accept most major insurances

Whether you have Medicaid, a Commercial & Employer Group Plan, or an Individual & Family Marketplace Plan, we make sure your child is well cared for.

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