Premier Pediatrics
Pediatric Services in Ocala, FL
We are a Pediatric Primary Care Medical Practice serving children from birth to 18 years of age in the Ocala, Dunnellon, Silver Springs, and surrounding areas.
Our mission is to provide as many families with access to quality medical care as possible, while providing great customer service and a superior patient experience.
We understand how important it is for you to have peace of mind when it comes to your children’s health, and look forward to the opportunity to care of your children.
Call us at (352) 671-6741 to schedule your first appointment!
We make it our goal to provide you with access to care when you need it by providing the following:
1Same Day Sick Visits
2Telemedicine Appointments
3Multiple locations
4Weekend Hours
Pediatricians in Ocala, Dunnellon, and Silver Springs FL
Office Locations
Ocala
7960 SW 60th Ave
Ocala FL 34476
Phone: (352) 671-6741
Fax: (352) 671-6742
Hours of Operation:
Mon – Sat
8am – 5pm
Dunnellon
5388 S. US Highway 41
Dunnellon, FL 34432
Phone: (352) 522-1862
Fax: (352) 522-1863
Hours of Operation:
Mon – Fri
8am – 5pm
Silver Springs
14141 Hwy 40, Unit B
Silver Springs, FL 34488
Phone: (352) 625-2727
Fax: (352) 625-2728
Hours of Operation:
Mon – Fri
8am – 5pm
Our Healthcare Providers
Shahab Eunus, MD
Founder & Medical Director
A Board-Certified Pediatrician, Dr. Shahab Eunus specializes in general and behavioral Pediatrics. Dr. Eunus earned his medical degree with honors in St. Petersburg, Russia and completed his pediatric residency at the prestigious Cornell University, Lincoln Medical, New York. Multilingual, Dr. Eunus speaks English, Russian and Bengali and has the ability to obtain medical history in Spanish. Dr. Eunus has a special place in his heart for children with ADHD, as he is the father of a child with ADHD. Dr. Eunus is a Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Marion County Medical Society.
Dr. Millie Poole
Physician
Dr. Millie Poole brings over 20 years of experience as a working physician to Premier Pediatrics, as a Board-Certified Internist and a Board-Certified Pediatrician. Dr. Poole specializes in all ages and behavioral pediatrics. She truly enjoys working with patients in all stages of their lives and takes pride in being a resource for their healthy habits.
After earning her Medical Degree at the University of Miami, Florida, Dr. Poole completed her residency at Metrohealth Medical Center/Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio.
Dr. Pablo Almuna
Physician
Dr. Almuna is a Board-certified Pediatrician and fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics with 20 years of experience in the medical field. He did his medical school at Universidad de Concepcion in Chile and worked in family medicine for many years before doing his pediatric residency at Woodhull Medical Center/New York University.
His background includes general medicine, outpatient and inpatient Pediatrics, NICU and academics, teaching medical students, pediatric residents, and physician assistants.
He has a special interest in behavioral pediatrics.
Dr. Almuna is bilingual in English and Spanish. His main hobby is traveling with his family.
Dr. Almuna is not available for Telemedicine at this time.
Dr. Vlada Eunus
Doctor of Nursing
Vlada Eunus is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and a Doctor of Nursing Practice. She obtained her first degree from the Herzen Teaching University in 1994 and worked as an elementary school teacher for several years. After moving to the United States, she earned her Bachelor of Nursing degree from the Stony Brook University (SUNY) in 2008 and worked as an RN in the vent unit of the Wyckoff Hospital for almost 5 years. Dr. Vlada earned her Master’s degree and Doctorate degree in Pediatrics Primary Care in 2013-2016 from the University of South Alabama. Dr. Vlada speaks three languages: Russian, English, and Bengali. She is a member of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Sigma Theta Tau International organization.
Dr. Johanna Campos
Physician
Dr. Campos is a pediatrician joined us at Premier Pediatrics in August 2022. She is originally from El Salvador and attended Medical School at Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador where she graduated as Summa Cum Laude. She completed her pediatric residency at SBH Health System in Bronx, NY. She is bilingual in English and Spanish.
Dr. Campos is a compassionate physician who believes preventive medicine is the best treatment against serious diseases. She enjoys promoting healthy lifestyle, mental health, and nutrition counseling in children of all ages.
She is a pediatrician who is easy to talk to, focused and committed to your child’s health and well-being.
Dr. Campos is not available for Telemedicine at this time.
Nodica Browne
Nurse Practitioner
Nodica Browne obtained her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Bethune Cookman University in 2007.
She worked on a Progressive Care Unit for 10 years where she cared for cardiac patients. In 2016 Nodica earned her Master’s Degree in Nursing from South University. As a Family Nurse Practitioner, she has the ability to care for the whole family, but her passion to see children have healthy lives has led her to the pediatric population.
She has served the pediatric population for about 3 years. She loves caring for patients and feels like work isn’t work, but her passion and a calling. She is thankful for the opportunity to care for your children.
Shannon Grow
Nurse Practitioner
Shannon has had a lifelong career serving in pediatrics that began 20 years ago working in School Health at the Florida Department of Health – Marion County. She has always enjoyed taking care of children of all ages.
Shannon received her Nursing diploma from Central Florida College in Ocala, Florida and her Bachelors of Science in Nursing from the University of Jacksonville. She earned her Masters of Science in Nursing at Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts as Family Nurse Practitioner. Shannon is an Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner, certified by The American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Shannon is excited to meet new patients and care for the surrounding community by implementing Premier Pediatrics’ mission of quality healthcare.
Dr. Arun Joseph
Physician
Dr. Joseph is a Pediatrician who joined Premier Pediatrics in August 2022. He is originally from India and completed his medical education at Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences in Kerala. He completed his Pediatric Residency from TexasTech University Health Sciences Center in El Paso, where he served as Chief Resident and was nominated to the Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society.
After some specialty training in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and gaining experience in Pediatric Urgent Care medicine, he realized his love for Pediatrics was in Primary Care. He believes in approaching diseases and conditions not just from a medical standpoint but also as a familial and social problem. He understands that the practice of medicine is a daily learning process and brings to Premier Pediatrics a drive to provide the best available care for his patients.
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Melody Royer
Nurse Practitioner
Melody A. Royer is a pediatric nurse practitioner who joined Premier Pediatrics in January 2023. Her clinical interest includes NICU developmental follow up and traumatic brain injury.
Melody earned a bachelors of science in nursing from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, for which she ahs a certification in primary care pediatrics.
Prior to joining Premier Pediatrics, Melody was an NICU bedside nurse at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, in Detroit and upon the completion of her advance practice degree she became a pediatric neurosurgical nurse practitioner, again at Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit. Upon relocating to Florida, she practiced as a critical care nurse practitioner in the PICU as well as an NICU developmental follow up nurse practitioner, at Arnold Palmer Hospital in Orlando, Florida.
She is a member of the national association of pediatric nurse practitioners and the national association of neonatal, nurses.
She is dedicated to providing compassionate care to children, teenagers and young adults.
Peyton Wohlwender
Nurse Practitioner
What We Offer:
Pediatric Primary Care Services
General Pediatrics
Telemedicine Visits
Pediatric Well Visits
Allergy Management
Asthma Management
Acne Management
Mental Health & ADHD
Weight Management
Insurances We Accept:
- Adventist Health System
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health of FL
- Ambetter
- AvMed
- Champus VA
- Cigna
- First Health Network
- Florida Blue (BCBS)
- GEHA
- Golden Rule
- Health First
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Meritain Health
- Multiplan
- Oscar Health
- PHCS
- POMCO
- Select Benefit Admin
- Simply Healthcare
- Staywell
- Staywell CMS
- Sunshine
- UMR
- United Healthcare
- Tricare South/East
The Story of
Dr. Raffy Smiggles:
When driving up to our Main Office in Ocala, you will be warmly welcomed by our very own Dr. Raffy Smiggles, a well-respected Doctor loved by many – who just happens to be a Giraffe. Dr. Smiggles has graced our front entrance for many years now, and is a crowd favorite – helping many patients find our office by being such a terrific landmark.
When Dr. Smiggles first arrived to Premier Pediatrics after a long and difficult journey, he had lost his stethoscope, glasses, and even forgot his own name. So, we got him some new glasses and a shiny stethoscope, and we called on all of the children that come to our office and asked them to help Dr. Smiggles find his name.
After many days of hard work and plenty of creative ideas, the name that was chosen was a combination of suggestions from two of our patients – Raffy, and Dr. Smiggles – and we just couldn’t pick one! Oh, and why Smiggles you ask? Smiles and giggles of course! Look at his face next time you drive in – you’ll see what we mean.
