SouthernMED Pediatrics Expands to North Augusta with Full-Day Pediatric Care Integration
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SouthernMED Pediatrics gains a strategic advantage by expanding into North Augusta, becoming one of only two dedicated pediatric practices in this fast-growing region.
SouthernMED Pediatrics will transition to primary pediatric care with extended hours from January 2026, operating Monday through Sunday with specific time slots for comprehensive services.
This expansion increases access to high-quality pediatric care for families in North Augusta, setting a new standard for family-centered services in medically underserved communities.
SouthernMED Pediatrics now offers telemedicine, behavioral health integration, and online scheduling at its new North Augusta location, enhancing convenience for modern family healthcare needs.
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SouthernMED Pediatrics has integrated NiteOwl Pediatric Urgent Care into its network, creating SouthernMED Pediatrics + NiteOwl Extended Hours at 616 Edgefield Road, Suite 180 in North Augusta. This move marks SouthernMED's entry into one of South Carolina's fastest-growing regions and establishes one of only two dedicated pediatric practices in the city.
The practice will continue providing after-hours pediatric care through December 2025 before expanding its services in January 2026. Beginning next year, the location will transition from urgent care to offer primary pediatric care with extended daytime business hours alongside evening and weekend availability. Operating hours will shift to Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Dr. R. Kyle Guyton, MD, FAAP, Co-Founder of SouthernMED Pediatrics, emphasized the strategic importance of this expansion. "With a strong presence already in the Aiken area, we've witnessed the continued growth of surrounding regions and the increasing need for high-quality pediatric providers," Guyton said. "By expanding service hours and access to care, we are setting a new standard for family-centered pediatric services in North Augusta."
The integration addresses a critical healthcare gap in a rapidly developing community where families previously had limited options for comprehensive pediatric services. This expansion allows both established and new patient families to access full-day pediatric services in one convenient location, reducing the need for multiple healthcare providers and improving continuity of care.
Carlee Leopard will continue leading the practice under SouthernMED's management. The North Augusta location will strengthen SouthernMED's statewide network by offering telemedicine, behavioral health integration, online appointment scheduling, and coordinated family communication tools. These services support patients across every stage of childhood and align with SouthernMED's mission to deliver comprehensive, family-centered pediatric care to medically underserved communities. For more information about SouthernMED Pediatrics, visit https://www.southernmedpeds.com.
SouthernMED has already begun accepting appointments for primary care and well visits at the North Augusta location starting in January 2026. As part of US Pediatric Partners, SouthernMED continues to expand its reach across South Carolina, operating fifteen offices statewide with a patient-first model that prioritizes access, compassion, and innovation in pediatric healthcare delivery.
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