Heart of the Valley Pediatrics | Pediatrician | 1225 13th Ave SE ...
Pediatrics • Decatur, AL
About
Heart of the Valley Pediatrics is a small Decatur, Alabama-based pediatric practice led by Dr. Meg Ingram and Dr. Christian Smith. The clinic offers compassionate, evidence-based pediatric care with services including well visits, sick visits, parental education, and telehealth, plus medically trained interpreters. The practice emphasizes a warm, family-centered environment and serves as stewards of children’s physical, emotional, and developmental health. Current hiring activity includes a Medical Assistant position in Decatur. Website: heartofthevalleypediatrics.com. Location: 1225 13th Ave SE, Decatur, AL (per user query).
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
1225 13th Ave SE, Decatur, AL 35601
Phone
256-242-6443
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Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 8 am to 4 pm; Sunday: closed; on-call hours 8 am to 12 pm
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
Cash, Credit/Debit, Insurance billed, Forms may be required before visit
Languages Spoken
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Pricing
Current Offers
New patient forms
FAQs
What services are offered?
Well-child visits, sick visits, parental education, immunizations, and general pediatric care.
What are your hours?
Sunday: closed; Monday - Friday: 8 am to 4 pm; (on-call): 8 am to 12 pm.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Official Practice Website Testimonials: n/a (qualitative reviews provided) (n/a)
Patients praise
- highly recommended by patients
- doctors described as compassionate and loving
- staff described as friendly and helpful
- thorough and proactive medical care
Common complaints
- minimal negative feedback found; one user specifically noted having no complaints over 20+ years of care
"Dr. Christian Smith has been absolutely incredible! He helped us get a diagnosis for our newborn that required surgery. He listened to our concerns and did everything he could to help our girl. He is an excellent doctor and we are so thankful he is our pediatrician!"
— Heart of the Valley Pediatrics website testimonials"Heart of the valley pediatrics . Dr.ingram and dr.smith are both ... Have been a patient (my kids) for 20+ years…no complaints."
— Facebook community discussionSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Decatur pediatric clinic launches literacy program | Decatur | decaturdaily.com — May 21, 2026
- Mobile health center offering free back-to-school physicals in Decatur | WCIA.com — Jul 14, 2025
- Crossing Healthcare Offering Ready, Set, School Clinics Ahead of New School Year | NowDecatur.com — Jul 8, 2026
- Macon County Health Department to host several back to school events | Community | wandtv.com — Jul 17, 2025
- Decatur clinic continues rural healthcare legacy | The Herald Leader — Jul 30, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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