Your Child's Health,
Our Brightest Mission
Welcome to Sunshine Pediatrics of Florida. We combine traditional Western medicine with alternative, integrative approaches to support your child's development.
Urgent & After Hours
We provide extended hours for our established patients to ensure you can reach us when you need us most.
- Lutz Urgent:M, T, Th 5:00pm – 8:00pm
- Lutz Saturday:9:00am – 3:00pm
- Wesley Chapel:M-F 5:00pm – 6:00pm
- Tampa Saturday:Every 2nd Sat 9am – 3pm
Caring for Florida Families Since 2007
Sunshine Pediatrics of Florida has been a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), certified by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc. (AAAHC) since 2017. The practice was established as a part-time clinic in 2007 by Dr. Payal Patel and transitioned into a full-time practice when Dr. Saumeel Mehta joined in 2010. Since then, we have expanded to multiple locations across Hillsborough and Pasco counties, serving communities such as Lutz, Land O’ Lakes, Trinity, New Port Richey, Spring Hill, Carrollwood, Temple Terrace, Tampa, Wesley Chapel, San Antonio, Dade City, Riverview, Westchase, Odessa, and surrounding areas.
Major Insurance & Medicaid Accepted
We participate with most major private insurance plans and Medicaid to ensure our care remains accessible to all families in our communities.
Part-Time Clinic Established
Founded by Dr. Payal Patel to begin serving Lutz families.
Full-Time Practice Transition
Dr. Saumeel Mehta joins, extending office hours and services.
AAAHC PCMH Certification
Officially certified as a Patient-Centered Medical Home.
Why Choose Us?
By listening to patient feedback, we continually adapt and introduce new tools to improve our care, convenience, and community support.
Extended & Saturday Hours
Extended weekday evenings and Saturday urgent care slots for our established patients.
Online Self-Scheduling
Book and manage appointments 24/7 online for your convenience.
Symptom Tracking Tools
Reduce unnecessary ER visits using parent-guided clinical evaluation resources.
Scholarship & Education
We host parent educational sessions and actively fund annual community scholarship programs.
Our Pediatric Services
Comprehensive care from infancy through adolescence. We offer a full spectrum of pediatric services tailored to your child's needs.
Newborn Care
Comprehensive monitoring and consults for the newest members of your family, starting with prenatal visits.
Learn More & FAQsADHD & Behavioral Issues
Customized, innovative techniques to identify and manage ADHD, anxiety, stress, and pediatric behavioral problems.
Learn More & FAQsWell Child Physicals
Routine physicals, developmental screenings, and sports physicals to keep your child on track for school and activities.
Learn More & FAQsOur Clinic Locations
Providing accessible pediatric healthcare with offices across Lutz, Tampa, and Wesley Chapel.
Lutz Office
Address
18934 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Lutz, FL 33548
Regular Hours
Mon, Tue, Thu: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Wed, Fri: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Contact Info
Phone: (813) 948-2679
Fax: (813) 948-2694
Tampa Office
Address
1213 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
Regular Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:30am – 5:30pm
Sat: 9:00am – 3:00pm (Every 2nd Saturday)
Contact Info
Phone: (813) 948-2679
Fax: (813) 234-3354
Wesley Chapel Office
Address
33921 SR-54, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Regular Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Sat: 9:00am – 3:00pm (Every 4th Saturday)
Contact Info
Phone: (813) 948-2679
Fax: (813) 780-2600
Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Accredited
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) has awarded Sunshine Pediatrics of Florida with the PCMH accreditation. This certification reflects our commitment to high-quality, safe, and highly coordinated pediatric care for your children.