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Howard County Pediatrics provides comprehensive care for all children and adolescents, from birth to 19 years of age. Our goal is to educate you about normal physical, emotional, and social development so that you can raise healthy and happy children. All of our clinicians follow guidelines issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Providing comprehensive care to all children and adolescents


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Well Checks

Preventive medicine visits to assess growth and development, to identify issues requiring follow-up, and administration of all recommended immunizations

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Sick Visits

Visits about the diagnosis and management of acute or chronic illnesses or symptoms, as well as management of acute injuries

(not including placing stitches)

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Mental Health

Assessment and management of ADHD, along with medication management for uncomplicated Anxiety and Depression diagnosed by a mental health provider

Walk-In Visits

Limited number of walk-in appointments Mon-Fri for acute-onset symptoms such as: pink eye, ear infections, sore throats, new breathing problems, or acute non-head injuries.

Our Providers

Parent Testimonials

We can't say enough wonderful things about Howard County Pediatrics. When we selected them before our son's birth, they were incredibly helpful. We have been seeing Dr. Mailander for about 2 years now. I appreciate and trust their guidance and expertise and always feel my son is in great hands - wellness or sick appointments, HCP exceeds our expectations.

Lindsay P

Wonderful practice and doctor. Dr. McKay is amazing! He's always so kind, knowledgable and thorough.I never feel rushed and he is always so patient with my many questions. He also always has great feedback and strategies to address common issues we parents face ie. potty training and picky eating. I feel strongly that my son's health and care is in great hands. Thank you Dr and hoco peds!

Kristen P

I never have any issues there is always appointments. The nurses are amazing. They call right back off for referrals so quickly. they call back with test results and it place them in their oral immediately once they are ready. Their website is great. Their portal is great and the doctors are amazing and the admin staff is also so friendly and helpful. Everyone is so patient and so nice I cannot tell you how many visits I have had with my children and their situations or illnesses never worsens because they nip in the bud quickly. Howard County pediatrics is the best. I strongly recommend them. Blessed to have them. Especially Dr. McKay and Dr. Banks which both of my kids feel super comfortable with, with everything the need to talk to them about. Love Howard county pediatrics. And I recommend them to other parents very often.Thank you all! —Camila and Noah’s Mom.

Lorena G

Practice News & Announcements

By Wendell McKay July 7, 2026
We are managing a very large number of forms, and we need your help to maintain a smooth process.
By Jackson Finney July 7, 2026
With summer vacation time fast approaching, families will be traveling to many destinations for fun and relaxation. Below are links to some quality websites that provide information to help your family stay safe during your journeys away from home.
By Jackson Finney January 25, 2026
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