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Clinic Type

Pediatrics

Address

Phone

727-767-8917

Email

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Services Offered

Team

  • Hilary Howard — DO
  • Patricia J Blanco — MD
  • Luis Antonio Montes — MD
  • Vicki Drakakis Skidmore — DO
  • Mary Beth Wroblewski — MD
  • Raquel G. Hernandez — MD, MPH
  • Christine Joan Moore — APRN
  • Heinz C Chavez — MD
  • Shannon Patricia Glenn-Otto — MD
  • Rachel Lara Dawkins — MD
  • Lauren Goldberg — MD, MS
  • Beatrice Ann Hendren — APRNP

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • RateMDs (Dr. Joseph T. Placheril): 4.2/5 (26 reviews)
  • Johns Hopkins ProviderMatch (Pediatrics): 4.9/5 (45 ratings (no text reviews))
  • Facebook (West Coast Pediatrics): 94% recommend (31 reviews)

Patients praise

  • Knowledgeable and compassionate doctors
  • Good bedside manner and interaction with children
  • Efficient scheduling for sick visits (same-day availability)
  • Helpful and kind front office staff (at specific practices)
  • Personalized care and commitment to patient well-being

Common complaints

  • Difficulties scheduling appointments
  • Rude, unprofessional, or unhelpful office staff during phone interactions
  • Perceived focus on billing or insurance over patient care
  • Disagreements regarding medical philosophies (e.g., breastfeeding)

"Dr. Placheril has been our family pediatrician for over 16 years and not once have we ever regretted the decision... When we need to see the doctor, we can count on getting an appointment within 24 office hours."

RateMDs review for Dr. Joseph T. Placheril

"Dr. Frias was not rushed and took the time to interact with my child. He and Margy genuinely cared about my child’s well-being. I would highly recommend Dr. Frias..."

LocalityBiz review for APC Pediatrics

"The worst I've called 3 times to make an appointment and they make it like pulling teeth here !"

Yelp review for West Coast Pediatrics

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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West Coast Pediatrics is a private pediatric practice based in Bradenton, Florida, offering comprehensive child healthcare from birth to age 18. Services cover newborn care, immunizations, acute illness, preventive/wellness care, adolescent health, chronic illness management, pediatric physical exams, and prenatal visits. The practice operates across three Bradenton offices and emphasizes patient resources, forms, insurance/payment information, and patient privacy. Email: wcp@westcoastpediatricsmd.com; Phone: 941-761-0663. Revenue is in the $1–5 million range with a small team (1 employee listed).

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