Children's Physicians – Council Bluffs
Pediatrics • Council Bluffs, IA • Since 1948 • 1 location locations
About
Children’s Nebraska is a nonprofit pediatric hospital and medical center based in Omaha, Nebraska, founded in 1948. It operates the region’s only freestanding pediatric health system, offering primary care and more than 50 pediatric specialty services across a five-state region. Headquarters and multiple offices are in Omaha, with additional clinics in Lincoln and nearby areas. They provide care through a large network of physicians and staff, and maintain contact options (main phone line 800-833-3100; general inquiries via webmaster@childrensomaha.org). Notably, there are no explicit Council Bluffs locations listed among their offices. If you’re seeking Children’s Physicians specifically serving Council Bluffs, you may want to contact their main line or check for affiliated pediatric clinics in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
1022 Woodbury Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone
712-352-0405
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Opening Hours
Monday – Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Sunday: Noon to 8:30 p.m.
Telehealth
Telehealth not explicitly stated
Emergency Care
X-ray imaging and same-day sick visits available; urgent care options via Children’s Care Today and same-day sick visit appointments seven days a week
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
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book an appointment via phone or portal, Children’s Connect portal/app
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What are the hours for Children’s Physicians – Council Bluffs?
Hours: Monday – Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 8:30 p.m.
How can I schedule a same-day appointment?
To schedule a same-day appointment, call the office at 712.352.0405.
How can I book a regular appointment?
To book a regular appointment, use the Children’s Connect portal/app or call the office.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4 out of 5 stars (159 reviews on Birdeye)
- Vitals: 2.3 out of 5 stars (1 review on Vitals)
Patients praise
- Convenient walk-in availability until 10pm
- Short wait times compared to other locations
- Friendly and knowledgeable staff
"I absolutely love that Children’s opened a clinic in Council Bluffs. the best thing about it, is that they accept walk-ins till 10pm every night! That is perfect!The receptionists and the nurse practitioners are all super nice and knowledgeable."
— Unilocal Review"Deceitful billing. My wife answered Villarreals questions during my kids well check and they charged us over $100 extra over the well check. Don't use them unless you want surprise bills that they will not fix. Horrible experience go somewhere else."
— Vitals ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Back-to-school checkups help put kids on the path to success | Methodist Health System | Omaha, Council Bluffs, Fremont — Jul 13, 2025
- Well-known Omaha pediatrician Dr. Kelli Shidler joins the Methodist family | Methodist Health System | Omaha, Council Bluffs, Fremont — Dec 4, 2025
- Back-to-School Healthcare, Right at School - All Care Health Center — Sep 18, 2025
- In-School Behavioral Health Therapy for Council Bluffs Students Expands - All Care Health Center — Sep 8, 2025
- MMI Voices: Pediatric primary care opening at MMI | Newsroom | University of Nebraska Medical Center — Jan 9, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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