Pediatricians Accepting First Health in Columbia, MO
4 verified pediatricians in Columbia, Missouri accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatric Cardiology, and Pediatric Nephrology. Common hospital affiliations include University of Missouri Health Care, Mercy Hospital Jefferson, and South Baldwin Regional Medical Center.
James Acton, M.D.
Division Director, Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine; Director, Children's Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Center, University of Missouri
Pediatrics
Columbia, MO30+ years30+ pubs
Pediatric Pulmonology
Lynn Batten, MD
Director of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology; Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatrics
Columbia, MO16+ pubs
Pediatric Cardiology
Laura Hesemann, M.D.
Pediatrics
Columbia, MO15+ years
Pediatric Nephrology
Barbara Gruner, MD
Division Director, Pediatric Hematology-Oncology; Associate Professor of Pediatrics; Joy Sylvester & Arthur C. Burns Distinguished Professorship in Pediatric Oncology
Pediatrics
Columbia, MO24+ pubs
Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these pediatricians accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these pediatricians accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a pediatrician that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Pediatric Pulmonology, Pediatric Cardiology, and Pediatric Nephrology. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these pediatricians accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.