Primary Care Pediatrician, Vero Beach

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A street view of the building where the Vero Beach pediatric primary care office is located.

A spacious waiting room, which includes a kids' activity table.

An exam room decorated in a jungle theme.

An exam room decorated in a fire station theme.

An exam room decorated in a beach theme.

The office's interior hallway and welcome desk.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to noon

Holiday Hours

Christmas Eve: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Christmas and New Year's Day: Closed

Specialty Services

In addition to primary care, we also offer pediatric cardiology at this location.
Appointments: Call for availability

Complimentary Meet-and-Greet Appointments

Important Numbers

Fax: (772) 978-9922
Poison Control: (800) 222-1222
Emergencies: 911

Why Choose Us

With an experienced team led by board-certified primary care pediatricians, we offer kids — newborns to age 18 — general primary and preventive health services, including sick- and well-child visits, immunizations and care for everyday bumps and bruises.

Your Child's Patient-Centered Medical Home

We are a certified Patient-Centered Medical Home, which means your child receives coordinated care that meets stringent national standards. Here, we take a team approach to caring for your child, and you are an important member of the team. Learn More »

Families choose us for comprehensive pediatric primary care and:

focus on prevention, whole-child wellness and effective management of chronic conditions
family inclusion in care decisions
coordination of services, including those outside our office

We also offer services such as:

access to Nemours pediatric experts in a wide range of specialties
24/7 online doctor visits with Nemours pediatricians via CareConnect
online patient portal and email communication with caregivers through MyNemours

First Visit

For the first visit, a child must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with proof of custody.

Interpreter Services:

available for most languages
available for hearing impaired with advance notice

Doctors & Care Teams

Laura L. Johnson, MD

Practicing Since: 1999
Languages Spoken: English

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Karen Ruth Westberry, MD

Practicing Since: 1993
Languages Spoken: English

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Map & Directions

Our primary care pediatrics office is conveniently located on 37th Place, west of Indian River Boulevard, just a few minutes drive from Indiana River Medical Center.

Locations & Services

Children can get the full spectrum of pediatric care through our extensive network.

Office Policies

If your child is a new patient, we’ll set a time for you to come in and fill out demographic and medical history paperwork. At that time, we’ll schedule your child’s first appointment with one of our physicians on a different day.

Note: By Florida law, we are unable to see patients until we have demographic information and a medical history on file.

24/7 Online Doctor Visits

See a Nemours pediatrician for minor illnesses and injuries 365 days a year with on demand doctor visits. Access a live video chat from your mobile device or computer.

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