Dr. Erica Bailen leans in to greet a laughing baby held by their mother in an exam room.

Membership pediatric care ยท Louisville, KY

Pediatricians who know your kids. And pick up the phone.

Direct Pediatrics is a membership practice with offices in Norton Commons and Middletown. A monthly fee replaces insurance billing, which gives your doctor time for same-day visits, longer appointments, and your calls, texts, and video at any hour.

Same-day care when your child needs it

Longer, unhurried appointments

Your doctor's number for calls, texts, and video

Newborn home visits in the first month of life

In-house pharmacy, most medicines included

Why pediatric direct care?

Fewer patients per doctor, and no insurance company setting the clock. A visit ends when your questions do.

  • Fewer patients per doctor.

    Time to listen, answer every question, and get to know your child.

  • Here to help your child thrive.

    Physically, emotionally, and developmentally, from newborn to teen.

  • Your child's health is personal to us.

    We guide, support, and partner with you every step of the way.

Learn about membership
An introduction to Direct Pediatrics