UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics - Cedar Rapids

"Dr. DeAlwis is awesome! She takes the time to make us feel comfortable with our kids’ health, and ensures they’re getting the best care. The whole Office is very efficient, responsive, and the My Chart app makes contact, scheduling, and coordination a breeze."

"I took my son for an appointment to get a referral to ear, nose and throat. While I was there the nurse practitioner looked at the wart on his finger and said she would recommend putting an over the counter treatment on it or she could just do a treatment quick. She said the wart would fall off in a week. I took 5 seconds for one drop of a liquid and a bandaid. The wart did NOT fall off or change whatsoever and I was SHOCKED to see a bill for over $200 for that "wart removal". I immediately called the billing department and she said she would look into having the charge taken off. I thin received a second bill the next month telling me I was passed due so called billing again and she said she was still looking into it and would put my account on hold until it she did. 2 months will no call back from her I received a bill threatening to send me to collections. I called Unity Points mail number and spoke with billing there and she said I needed to email in a payment disagreement and way which I did that day. One week later I get a call from the pediatrics billing telling me they looked at it and are not removing any charges. I need to pay or be sent to collections."

"I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Josh Petersen and his nurse Julie. They are absolutely AMAZING. Hands down best pediatrician my kids and I have seen. They are super thorough and make sure you leave the office feeling confident. My child had an ER visit and Josh personally called me on his day off (Saturday) to check on my son and make sure he was feeling better. I don't know any other provider that calls their patients to check in. They truly do go above and beyond the call. If they aren't sure how to answer your question, they find you an answer. Julie is super sweet, calls back quickly, and treats my children with the kindness and respect they deserve. They value my time and concerns as a parent and there is no such thing as a dumb question with them. You guys are THE best!"

"I had a HORRIBLE experience! My little one was sick on Christmas Eve, so we made an appt so she wasn't sick for the holidays. The lady that checked us in at the front desk was extremely rude and unfriendly. The nurse had me in tears by the end of the appointment, and I expressed my concern to the doctor. Luckily, Dr. Shearer saw that I was extremely frustrated and apologized for the other "employees" actions. She walked me to the lab and made sure that my little one and I were taken care of after that."

"I am so happy with Dr Bernard and her nurse Amy. They've been seeing my kids since they were born and they are 6 & 4 now. Amy is a sweet heart and always puts the kids at easy with her fun little things (beep, beeps in the ear for temperature, muscle tester for blood pressure) She's quick and thorough, and the kids love her. (ps. She's super fast with shots) Dr. Bernard is very knowledgeable and has eased my fears many times in the last 6 years. She's extra sweet with a hidden sense of humor for the kids. Especially when the kids got older, she talks to them, making them feel special with side notes to mom or dad:) I've always been able to schedule the next annual appointment before leaving and I like that they have weekend & late hours so we can stay out of the Urgent care and ER as much as we can. Even calling the clinic for questions (should I bring my child in?) the receptionist will page a nurse and you get to talk with them within minutes & they will work you in to be seen if needed. One of the other convieniences is lab right in the building and X-ray being just across the skywalk, no having to pack sick kids from appointment to appointment. And results are super quick. I recommend Unity Point Pediatric CR to anyone with little ones!"