(l-r): Dr. Eden Woredekal; Dr. Kim Cass; Dr. David Mathison; Dr. Adrienne Suggs, Columbia Medical Director; Dr. Aklil Getachew; Dr. Sabah Iqbal; Dr. Justin Pepper; Dr. Jeffrey Schor, PM Pediatrics Co-founder; Dr. Stephen Leinenweber; Dr. Mark Roddy.

PM Pediatrics, the nation’s largest provider of pediatric urgent care, yesterday opened its newest location at 6630 Marie Curie Drive in the Gateway Overlook Shopping Center, marking its fifth location in Maryland. PM Pediatrics also operates locations in Annapolis, Germantown, Greenbelt and Rockville/North Bethesda. Future growth plans includes offices in District Heights, Glen Burnie, and Parkville.

“We continue to expand across the country as we see a growing need for the specialized pediatric urgent care we offer,” said Dr. Jeffrey Schor, co-founder of PM Pediatrics.

“Every one of our offices is child-friendly – from the murals on the walls depicting playful themes to the exam rooms outfitted with familiar kids’ characters,” said Steven Katz, co-founder of PM Pediatrics. “Our doctors and nurses are focused on the top quality care and comfort of every patient we see.”

The new Columbia / Elkridge office occupies 5,034 square feet and is the 45^th PM Pediatrics location in the United States. The office features an immersive child-friendly jungle theme with colorful murals and stuffed animals, as well as televisions with childrens programming in each room.

PM Pediatrics of Columbia/Elkridge will be open 365 days a year, from Noon to Midnight Monday through Saturday, and 10AM to Midnight on Sunday and select holidays. The state-of-the-art practice is staffed by Pediatric Emergency Specialists, including board-certified pediatric emergency physicians and pediatricians, and features onsite digital x-ray and lab. Unlike traditional urgent care practices, PM Pediatrics treats children and young adults, exclusively.

About PM Pediatrics Established in 2005, PM Pediatrics is the nation's largest provider of specialized pediatric urgent care, with 45 locations nationwide and over 2,000,000 visits to date. Each location is staffed by pediatric emergency specialists trained in treating newborn through college-age patients for a broad array of illnesses and injuries including asthma, fever, infections, dehydration, fractures, wounds requiring stitches, and more. The company's mission is to provide outstanding clinical care with a focus on minimizing pain and unnecessary tests in a unique office environment tailored for pediatric patients. PM Pediatrics accepts most types of insurance and features short wait times and convenient hours, 365 days a year. The company is proud to be an eight-time honoree toInc.magazine's 500|5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. For more information about PM Pediatrics and a list of locations, visit pmpediatrics.com. Follow PM Pediatrics on Facebook,Twitter,and Instagram.