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Summary: Preferred Pediatrics of Lafayette is part of Unity Healthcare, LLC, a private, multi-specialty health system based in Lafayette, Indiana. Unity Healthcare operates four U.S. offices and focuses on hospital and healthcare services. The West Lafayette location for Preferred Pediatrics offers pediatric care as a non-specified unit within the Unity Healthcare network, and Unity Healthcare emphasizes its Lafayette presence and satellite offices across North Central Indiana. For specific services, hours, or scheduling at Preferred Pediatrics within Unity Healthcare West Lafayette, contact Unity Healthcare at the listed Lafayette offices or visit unityhc.com.

Clinic Type

Pediatrics

Address

3774 Bayley Drive, Suite B Lafayette, IN 47905

Phone

765.807.8180

Email

Opening Hours

Monday through Friday: 8 am – 5 pm

Emergency Care

After hours: physician on call; local hospital emergency department

Services Offered

  • Pediatric primary care
  • Health maintenance examinations
  • Vaccinations
  • Newborn care
  • Sick visits
  • Parenting advice
  • After-hours guidance
  • Medical record requests
  • Prescriptions/refills
  • School/daycare/sports forms
  • Insurance coordination
  • Billing support

Team

  • Catherine Bell — Physician
  • Ann JONKMAN — Physician
  • Jewel Marino — Physician
  • Valerie B. Welch, MD — Physician
  • Anna Wildermuth — Physician
  • Allison Austin — Physician
  • Karrie Tarter — Physician
  • Marie Weatherwax — Physician
  • Krystin Zundo — Physician

Insurance & Payment

We take the same insurance as other Unity partners. Some plans may have deductibles or co-pays; verify with your insurer.

Co-pays collected at time of service, Insurance billing, We take the same insurance as other Unity partners., Some insurance plans require a deductible or a co-pay for visits.

Languages Spoken

FAQs

What should I bring to my appointment?

Please bring your insurance card(s), photo ID, and medication list to your appointment.

What to do after hours or emergencies?

If you have a medical issue after hours and you’re an established Unity Healthcare patient, call your physician for direction; otherwise visit Unity Immediate Care Center or seek emergency medical assistance.

Cancellation policy?

Call at least 24 hours in advance to cancel your appointment.

What are the office hours?

We are in the office, Monday through Friday: 8 am – 5 pm.

How to schedule an appointment?

To schedule an appointment, call 765.807.8180.

Billing questions?

Billing Questions: 765.449.2732 or toll-free 888.449.2732.

Office fax number?

Office Fax: 765.807.8181.

What if I have a medical issue after hours?

If you have a medical issue after hours and you’re an established Unity Healthcare patient, call your physician for direction; otherwise visit Unity Immediate Care Center or emergency services as needed.

Policies for minors?

Minors: All patients under 18 must have a parent/guardian with them unless a consent form is on file.

Newborn hospital charges—when to add baby to policy?

Most insurance plans allow 30 days after birth; contact us to add the newborn and submit charges; otherwise charges may be your responsibility.

What to bring to an appointment?

Bring insurance card(s), photo ID, and medication list.

Awards & Accreditations

  • AAAHC Accreditation (Unity Surgical Center)

Social Media

Photos

What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Yelp (Unity Healthcare): 2.7 out of 5 stars (for the broader Unity Healthcare brand) (20 reviews)

Patients praise

  • attentive medical staff
  • helpful nurse practitioners
  • child-friendly office amenities such as fish tanks and toy nooks
  • availability for urgent sick visits
  • thorough care for specific health issues like ADHD diagnosis

Common complaints

  • billing office issues
  • some reports of mixed experiences

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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