Achieved Medical Home AccreditationPCMH AAAHC CertifiedPatient-Centered Medical Home since 2017.

Healthy children. Brighter tomorrows.

Growing up is a big adventure.

We’re here for every step.

Compassionate, comprehensive pediatric care for children from birth to 21 years — right here in Florida.

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Their journey

Watch them grow — from first light to full sun.

Four stages of childhood, one practice beside you.

  1. Newborn
  2. Toddler
  3. School Age
  4. Teen

People first

Care that feels personal.

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  • Relationship-centered

    Long-term pediatric relationships built around children and families.

  • Access when it matters

    Extended access and a clearer route when a child needs care today.

  • Whole-child support

    Preventive, developmental, behavioral, chronic and family-resource support.

Dr. Payal Patel, MD, Pediatrician

Dr. Payal Patel

MD, Pediatrician

I founded Sunshine Pediatrics to give families integrative care from birth through 21 — and I still love watching my patients grow up with the practice.

Dr. Saumeel Mehta, MD, Pediatrician

Dr. Saumeel Mehta

MD, Pediatrician

From the delivery room to the day they leave for college, I work in partnership with parents and respect how they want to raise their child.

Dr. Kwisa Davis, MD, Pediatrician

Dr. Kwisa Davis

MD, Pediatrician

Children in all communities deserve quality, compassionate medical care. I've been caring for Tampa families since 2005.

Nina Lowe, MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Nina Lowe

MSN, APRN, FNP-C

Ten years in the pediatric emergency room taught me to stay calm. I promise to treat your children as if they are my own.

Juliana Chaves, MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC

Juliana Chaves

MSN, APRN, CPNP-PC

I'm so excited to walk with you and your family on this incredible journey called life.

Dr. Monisha Shah, MD, Pediatrician

Dr. Monisha Shah

MD, Pediatrician

Nine years of pediatrics across a busy children's emergency department and outpatient clinic — I'm thrilled to become part of your family.

Join Us

We're always looking for great people.

Join our team

Come care for Tampa Bay families with us.

Why Sunshine

A brighter tomorrow, together.

Sunshine grew around a simple idea: pediatric care should feel personal, accessible, thoughtful and connected to the family.

  • Compassionate care

    Warm, family-centered relationships and clear communication.

  • Access that makes sense

    Routine, same-day and after-hours pathways that are easy to understand.

  • Whole-child care

    Preventive, developmental, behavioral and chronic-care support.

  • Community connection

    Resources that recognize family needs beyond the exam room.

Our story

From a simple idea to a lasting impact.

  1. 2007

    Practice founded as a part-time pediatric practice.

  2. 2010

    Expanded into full-time pediatric care.

  3. 2015

    Lutz practice moved into a larger office.

  4. 2017

    Patient-Centered Medical Home accreditation milestone.

  5. 2022 → Today

    Expanded to three active Tampa Bay locations.

Sunshine Pediatrics has grown alongside the families and communities it serves.

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The difference

It's in the details.

The experience is built around continuity, access, useful technology and support between visits — so it's always clear where each part of your care lives.

  • Patient Portal

    Non-urgent clinical messaging.

  • My Sunshine

    Your family companion between visits.

  • Flexible Hours

    Care that works around your family's schedule.

  • Self Online Booking

    Find and book an appointment when it's convenient for you.

  • Symptom Tracking

    Keep track of your child's symptoms and know when to seek care.

  • Urgent / Weekend Hours

    Extended evening and weekend hours at all three offices.

  • Community Resources

    Local support beyond the exam room, powered by 211 Florida.

  • Online Bill Pay

    Settle a balance online, on your own time.

  • Televisits

    See a provider by video when coming in isn't necessary.

  • After-Hours Provider Access

    Call us during non-office hours to reach a provider.

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What we take care of

One practice, one record, from the first weigh-in to the last physical before college.

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Well child & sports physicals

Yearly physicals build a comprehensive record of your child's health, catch subtle signs of illness or developmental delay early, and keep vaccinations on schedule. Sports physicals evaluate readiness to play safely.

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Appointments

Book Your Child's Appointment

Choose the provider, location, portal or phone line that works for your family.

Book By Provider

Meet our providers and continue booking with the one you choose.

Meet the Providers

For emergencies, call 911 or seek emergency care.

Three doors, one practice

Sunshine rises across Hillsborough and Pasco — find your closest office.

Lutz, Florida

Lutz

18934 N Dale Mabry HwyLutz, FL 33548

Mon, Tue, Thu · 8:00am – 5:00pm · Wed, Fri · 8:00am – 6:00pm · After-hours urgent care Mon, Tue, Thu 5–8pm and Sat 9am – 3pm

(813) 948-2679

Wesley Chapel, Florida

Wesley Chapel

33921 SR-54Wesley Chapel, FL 33543

Mon, Tue, Thu · 8:00am – 11:00pm · Wed, Fri · 8:00am – 6:00pm · Alternating weekends Sat 9am – 12pm or Sun 12 – 4pm

(813) 948-2679

  • AAAHC-accredited Medical Home
  • Board-certified pediatricians
  • Caring for ages 0 – 21
  • Serving Florida families since 2007

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Families Love Sunshine

4.9

★★★★★

500+ Google Reviews

“The entire staff is amazing! They are kind, patient and truly care about our kids.”
A Sunshine ParentMom of two, Wesley Chapel
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What’s Happening at Sunshine

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Back-to-School Physicals Now Available

  • ✓ Same-week appointments
  • ✓ Bring your school forms
  • ✓ Multiple locations
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Bright Futures

Sunshine Scholarship

Investing in bright futures.

Our annual scholarship supports local students who demonstrate compassion, service and a commitment to making a difference.

Bright Futures Start Here.

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Video Library

Learn With Sunshine

Educational videos from our providers

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Resources

For the questions you Google at 2 AM.

Written by our own care team — plain, unhurried, and honest about when to call.

Feeding after six months

The honest answer — what counts, what doesn't, and when to actually call us.

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Sleep, the long version

Why “just tired” rarely helps, and the handful of things that move the needle.

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When a fever is a reason to call

The numbers that matter by age, and the signs that matter more than numbers.

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The teen check-up, explained

What happens in that private fifteen minutes, and how to keep it useful.

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Help Starts Here

Community Resources

Community Resources

Find local resources for food, housing, childcare, behavioral health and more — powered by 211 Florida.

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Our Partners

Our Partners

Organizations we work alongside to support the families we care for.

Behavior Change of Tampa BayFlorida Autism Center by BlueSprig