Pediatric Associates Acquiring Edwin A. Cordero, MD, PA Locations in Palmetto Bay and Homestead, FL

Pediatric Associates expanding its reach in South Florida. End Quote

Miami, FL (1888PressRelease) September 05, 2012 - Pediatric Associates will be acquiring Edwin A. Cordero, MD, PA (Cordero Pediatrics) effective October 1, 2012. Cordero Pediatrics was founded in 1992 and currently has three office locations in South Florida, including offices in Homestead and Palmetto Bay. As a result of this acquisition, Pediatric Associates will expand its presence in Miami Dade County to 7 locations, and a total of 23 offices throughout South Florida. Edwin A. Cordero, M.D., FAAP, will continue to care for his patients in our new offices.

Peter J. Shulman, MD, MBA, CEO of Pediatric Associates, said, "This is an exciting time for Pediatric Associates and an excellent opportunity to further expand our services to families across South Florida. Cordero Pediatrics has a proven record of service to the community and we look forward to continuing that service providing expanded access and improving the quality of care in the South Miami marketplace."

Pediatric Associates is South Florida's largest privately owned primary care pediatric practice, with 21 locations extending from West Kendall to Port St. Lucie. The practice, founded in Hollywood, FL in 1955, accepts most insurance including Medicaid, and cares for children from birth through age 21. Pediatric Associates is open 365 days a year and offers extended urgent care hours at many locations. Most office locations also offer convenient on-site laboratory and X-ray services. To learn more about our office locations, visit our website at www.pediatricassociates.com. For more information please call Rebecca Sills, Director of Business Development & Marketing at (954)965-7329 or email at rsills ( @ ) pediatricassociates dot com.

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