Pediatrics - An Affiliate of McAlester Regional Health Center
Pediatrics • McAlester, OK • Since 1978
About
Pediatrics - An Affiliate of McAlester Regional Health Center (MRHC) overview: - MRHC is a hospital and health care provider based in McAlester, Oklahoma (founded 1978). - Services: Comprehensive healthcare with pediatric care available through MRHC’s Active Medical Staff, covering a wide range of specialties and including pediatrics as part of the medical staff lineup. - Capacity: Employs about 121 staff; annual revenue ~ $28.1 million. - Access: Offers in-person care and telemedicine options; emphasizes readiness for emergencies and routine checkups. - Affiliations: Pediatrics is provided under MRHC’s umbrella as part of its network of specialties (including Allergy, Cardiology, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Orthopedics, Radiology, etc.). If you’re specifically looking for pediatric services at MRHC, you can expect a structured pediatric care pathway within the MRHC system, with access to specialists and potential telemedicine options.
Clinic Type
Pediatrics
Address
10 S. 3rd St, 2nd floor, McAlester, OK 74501
Phone
918-423-4900
bethany_d@mrhcok
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Friday: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
We accept most major insurances and self-pay patients.
self-pay, insurances accepted
Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What services does Pediatrics offer?
Pediatrics offers routine well-child checks, vaccines/immunizations, asthma and diabetes care, basic labs, splinting, laceration repair, and other pediatric services.
Walk-Ins Accepted?
Yes, Walk-Ins Accepted.
What services does the pediatric team provide?
The pediatric team can conduct behavior assessments, routine well child checks, asthma, diabetes and more; staff can run basic labs, routine immunizations, provide splinting, repair lacerations, and recommend additional services.
How is a treatment plan discussed?
Your child’s treatment plan will be discussed during your visit after a history and physical exam, and findings will be reviewed in depth to confirm understanding.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.2 out of 5 stars (13 reviews)
Patients praise
- High quality, individualized patient care for some providers
- Friendly staff and nurses
- Positive rapport with children and parents for some doctors
- Good appointment scheduling and office environment
Common complaints
- Long wait times
- Dissatisfaction with quality of care or diagnosis accuracy
- Perceived lack of attention during appointments
"You have to wait on crappy care, the ONLY time he spends time with you is when he has an intern or resident dr there..He has busted an ear drum of my step-daughter and misdigonsed my daughter..She has a tramtic brain injury that left her unable to talk or walk and told me there is nothing wrong with her/him."
— Vitals review of Dr. Paul S. Thomas"I enjoy coming to see Dr. Johnston and his nurse!! My kids love them, and they help us with everything they can."
— Healthgrades review of Dr. Johnny Johnston"I love how Dr. Crawley is with my daughter. She's an excellent pediatrician!"
— Healthgrades review of Dr. Misti CrawleySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- McAlester clinic expansion puts patient care first - Biskinik — Jun 1, 2026
- New outpatient infusion program brings advanced IV therapy to Southeast Oklahoma | News | mcalesternews.com — Jul 1, 2026
- COLUMN – Doctors’ Day: The future of rural care | Community | mcalesternews.com — Mar 29, 2026
- OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center Opens McAlester Location, Realizing McAlester Regional’s Vision for Local Cancer Care — Dec 3, 2025
- Julie Powell becomes first ever female CEO of MRHC — Mar 7, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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