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Annual visits help keep your child healthy and school‑ready!

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Caring for healthy futures since 2014

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

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–5PM*
  • Tuesday: 8AM–5PM*
  • Wednesday: 8AM–5PM*
  • Thursday: 8AM–5PM*
  • Friday: 8AM–5PM*
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

*closed 12:00pm -1:00pm

Notice: Closed for lunch from 11:45 AM -12:45 PM

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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

Daphne Smith, PNP-PC

Daphne Smith, PNP-PC

Nurse Practitioner

Natalia Velazquez, MSN, FNP-C

Natalia Velazquez, MSN, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

A message from our Chief Medical Officer

At MD Kids Pediatrics, we’re passionate about keeping Waxahachie’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

She provides great care, listens to all concerns.

I was worried about finding great care once I moved back to the area. My kids have been seeing Ms. Daphne since 2021 and we love her. She provides great care, listens to all concerns. She educates me on issue related to my girls and provides a plan of action to get them health and on track. The office staff is very helpful, friendly and professional. They know my kids by name and that always makes us feel welcome. Staff has been the same and there isn't a high turn over. I love seeing the same faces visit after visit, year after year.

Carmeisha

Love the doctors and especially nurse Isabel.

Love the doctors and especially nurse Isabel

Jaknise G.

Isabelle is the best!

Great experience Isabelle is the best!

amy h.

The Nurse(Isabel) is very nice.

The Nurse(Isabel) is very nice and she took the time to explain one of the shots to my daughter. And calmed my son down because he was scared about the shot he was getting .

Jeanet P.

nurse Isabel is amazing with my children.

Great place been attending for a couple years wouldn’t change them nurse Isabel is amazing with my children

Jay M.

great experience.

when in today to see a doctor & Isabelle took care of us & a great experience ! Love this clinic & all the staff is awesome :)!

Alexa V.

I can call and get her an appointment very quickly—usually the same day, which is such a relief as a parent.

My daughter has been coming to this clinic since she was born, and she is now 2½ years old. We absolutely love it here! The entire staff is always so kind, caring, and welcoming. I recently had my second baby a month ago, and he comes here as well. Anytime my daughter is sick, I can call and get her an appointment very quickly—usually the same day, which is such a relief as a parent. The providers and staff truly care about their patients, and we've always had a great experience. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone looking for excellent care for their children.

Yasmine V.

makes my boys feel calm.

We had Isabel as our nurse and she’s always very attentive and nice, she always explaining the procedure and makes my boys feel calm.

Regina C.

Always give their best when it comes to caring for our family!!!!

Sniffles & Giggles has always been great to my crew!!! Always give their best when it comes to caring for our family!!!! Isabelle is the BOMB!!!!!!

Michelle L.

Dr. Daphne was so sweet she took her time.

Best clinic! Dr. Daphne was so sweet she took her time, and the ladies at the front desk are also very friendly and welcoming.

nancy g.

Isabel was very great.

Isabel was very great

Shamara

All the staff are nice and friendly!

All the staff are nice and friendly! We did not have a long wait time at all which I love

Victoria H.

Amazing office.

Amazing office with even better staff! Front desk ladies are AMAZING every time we visit!

Courtney V.

They are very accommodating and helpful.

We love Sniffles and Giggles for our kids! They are very accommodating and helpful. Jackie who’s at the front desk is very informative and nice as well. 10/10!!

Beatrice T.

She made a stressful moment feel so much easier.

Such an amazing nurse. Isabel is so patient, gentle, respectful, and understanding with my baby. She made a stressful moment feel so much easier. Her kindness and care truly stood out, and I’ll never forget it.”

Adavia F.

Love this place!!!

Love this place!!! The staff is great! Thank you Isabelle and NP Ms. Daphne for you all’s welcoming energy and service. I look forward to seeing you all again!

Annya J.

The nurse Isabel and Dr. smith ( she’s known as Daphne) is AMAZING.

The nurse Isabel and Dr. smith ( she’s known as Daphne) is AMAZING. Makes my kids feel very comfortable and I feel heard as a mother.

Paige S.

Isabell is the best.

Isabell is the best and made my daughter and her child feel so comfortable and did the foot prick so way that my grand baby didn’t even cry. Thank you Isabell.

Kati R.

Isabella was amazing.

Isabella was amazing she took care of my 4 month old grandson answered all of our questions. She is very knowledgeable and caring!!

Clara P.

very informative.

Isabell was great very informative considerate and professional.

Jessarah P.

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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