Pediatric care in Columbia, South Carolina
Care that grows with your child.
Meadowlark is a family pediatric practice built around the stages of childhood. Tell us where your child is right now, and we will meet you there with calm, careful attention.
- New families welcome
- Most insurance accepted
- Same-day sick visits
Where is your child today?
Pick a stage to see what to expect and which visits are coming up.
Not sure which stage fits? Start with a visit and we will guide you.
Well-visit schedule
Checkups, right on schedule.
Well visits keep your child healthy between the days they feel sick. Each one pairs a growth and development check with the immunizations recommended for that age. Here is the early cadence, when visits come most often.
See the full schedule| Age | What this visit covers |
|---|---|
| Newborn | First weight check, feeding support, and a review of the newborn and hearing screens. |
| 1 month | Growth and feeding, safe sleep, and the questions of early parenthood. |
| 2 months | Development check and the first round of routine immunizations. |
| 4 months | Rolling and reaching, growth, and the next set of immunizations. |
| 6 months | Starting solids, teething, and a growth and development review. |
| 9 months | Crawling and first sounds, a development screen, and home safety. |
| 12 months | The first-birthday check, growth, and immunizations for the year ahead. |
| 15 months | Walking, early words, and a look at eating and sleep routines. |
| 18 months | A development and language screen, plus growth and nutrition. |
Then a visit at 2 years, and yearly checkups through the teen years. View all visits.
Sick today, or planning ahead?
Two clear paths, so you always know how to reach us.
Checkups that keep your child on track
Well visits are scheduled ahead and covered by most plans as preventive care. They cover growth, development, immunizations, and your questions.
For the days that come up fast
Fevers, coughs, earaches, rashes, and sprains. We hold same-day sick appointments most weekdays and Saturday mornings. Call early and we will find a time.
After-hours nurse line
A registered nurse is available every evening, weekend, and holiday. If something comes up when we are closed, call and follow the prompts to reach the on-call nurse for advice on what to do next.
For a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Care through every stage
The same trusted team follows your child from the newborn days through the teen years, adjusting the visit rhythm as they grow.
- NewbornBirth to 1 monthFeeding, weight checks, and steady reassurance in the first weeks home.What to expect
- Infant1 to 12 monthsMilestones, first foods, and the immunizations that protect the first year.What to expect
- Toddler1 to 3 yearsLanguage, big feelings, and development screens as your child finds their feet.What to expect
- School-age4 to 11 yearsYearly checkups, school and sports forms, and steady growth you can see.What to expect
- Teen12 to 18 yearsConfidential visits, mood and growth, and a partner as your teen takes the lead.What to expect
Welcome
New to the practice?
Choosing a pediatrician is one of the first big decisions you make for your family. We make joining Meadowlark simple, whether you are expecting, new to Columbia, or looking for a better fit.
- 1Say helloCall us or request a visit online. Expecting parents are welcome to schedule a prenatal meet-and-greet to tour the office and meet a provider.
- 2Send your recordsLet us know your child's prior pediatrician and we will help request immunization and visit records so nothing gets missed.
- 3Bring the essentialsFor the first visit, bring your insurance card, a photo ID, the immunization record if you have it, and any questions on your mind.
- 4Choose your pediatricianPick a primary provider, or meet a few and decide together. Your family can always see another member of our team when yours is booked.
What to look for in a pediatrician
- Board-certified providers who welcome your questions
- Same-day sick visits and an after-hours nurse line
- A team that knows your child year over year
- Honest, judgment-free guidance for the hard days
Our team
Meet your care team
Board-certified pediatricians and a certified pediatric nurse practitioner, all focused on unhurried visits and plans that fit your family.
- Dr. Elise Cardenas, MD, FAAPFounder and Medical DirectorNewborn care, breastfeeding medicine, complex care coordination
- Dr. Marcus Delgado, DOPediatricianAdolescent health, sports medicine, asthma and allergies
- Dr. Yvette Boateng, MD, FAAPPediatricianChild development, behavior, general pediatrics
- Hannah Whitfield, CPNP-PCCertified Pediatric Nurse PractitionerWell visits, same-day sick care, immunizations
Ready when your family is.
Request a well visit, a same-day sick appointment, or a prenatal meet-and-greet. We will find a time that works and welcome you in.
Already a Meadowlark family? Many visits, forms, and messages can be handled through the patient portal your provider set up at your first visit.