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Akron Children’s Hospital is a pediatric-focused health system in Northeast Ohio with its headquarters at One Perkins Square, Akron. It operates 4 U.S. offices (including Boardman and multiple Akron locations) and offers extensive pediatric primary and specialty care across 50+ offices, urgent care, radiology, and lab services. The system includes 8 regional health centers and multiple behavioral health centers to support pediatric mental health. It provides care for ages 0–21 (and some older adults) across more than 30 pediatric specialties, with a Level I pediatric trauma ED, and affirms a strong emphasis on education, advocacy, and healthier futures for children. Key points for Pediatric Primary Care in the Akron East area: - Location options: Akron headquarters at One Perkins Square; Boardman and other Ohio offices for primary care needs - Services: comprehensive pediatric primary care, urgent care availability, and access to pediatric specialty referrals - Focus: pediatric health, family-centered care, and mental health resources If you’re specifically seeking Pediatric Primary Care in East Akron, consider Akron East/central Akron locations and Boardman for nearby options, all part of Akron Children’s broader network. Would you like a list of the nearest Akron East Primary Care clinics with contact details and hours?

Clinic Type

Pediatrics

Address

Akron East: 891 East Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio 44306, US

Phone

Main Phone: 330-252-1135; Appointment Phone: 330-543-2778

Email

billingservices@akronchildrens.org

Opening Hours

Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 a.m. – Noon

Telehealth

e-visits available for minor illnesses

Emergency Care

Emergency care available; when child is sick, walk in; no appointment needed for established patients

Services Offered

  • Pediatric primary care
  • Walk-in for established patients
  • e-visits via MyChart
  • Primary care for Akron East location

Technology & Equipment

  • e-visits via MyChart
  • MyChart patient portal
  • Map view and directions

Team

  • Sladjana Courson, DO — DO Pediatr...
  • Jashan Jabbaar-Hill, MD — MD Pediatr...
  • Margaret Pfeffer, FAAP — MD, FAAP
  • Paul Schuh, FAAP — MD, FAAP
  • Sabin Shrestha — MD
  • Roxanne Taylor — MD

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

  • English

FAQs

When can my child be seen without an appointment?

For established patients, walk-ins are available; no appointment needed.

What are the hours?

Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 8:30 a.m. - Noon.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Akron Children's Pediatrics, Akron East (Google ratings shown on Akron Children's page): 4.7 out of 5 (143 ratings, 30 comments)
  • Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics in Akron (WebMD): No rating/reviews available (shows 0) (0 reviews)
  • Akron Children's Hospital Pediatrics-Akron East (Healthgrades): Provider reviews available but not shown in provided snippet (Not available in provided snippet)
  • Achp Akron East (Healthgrades): Not provided in snippet (Not provided in snippet)

Patients praise

  • Doctors described as great by some patients
  • Long-term care/continuity ("bringing my children here for years" / 10+ years)

Common complaints

  • Rude/unprofessional front desk staff
  • Poor phone responsiveness / long waits to answer
  • Language/translator issues; perceived disrespect related to speaking Spanish
  • Unprofessional loud conversations in waiting room
  • Frustration leading some patients to consider changing locations

""The Doctors are great My kids has been going there for 10+ years but lately the ladies at the front desk needs to be fired...""

localitybiz.com review excerpt for Akron Children's Pediatrics, Akron East

""...2+ hours just to answer the phone...""

localitybiz.com review excerpt for Akron Children's Pediatrics, Akron East

""Apparently, the employee didn't like that I spoke Spanish... responded rudely.""

localitybiz.com review excerpt for Akron Children's Pediatrics, Akron East

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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