Mark Bedard, DO
Pediatrician
Physician Profile
Mark Bedard, DO, chose primary care pediatrics because of his desire to build lasting relationships with his patients and their family so that they may work together to provide exceptional healthcare as a team. Dr. Bedard is highly motivated to prevent disease and his areas of special interest include:
Newborn Care
Sports Medicine
Asthma
Obesity
Immunizations
Pediatric Care
Well Child Check Ups
School Physicals
Specialties:
Pediatrician
A physician specializing in Pediatrics is concerned with the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. The Pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
American Board of Pediatrics
Education & Training:
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA
2006 - 2010
Residency
University of Florida-Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL
2010 - 2013
Hospital Affiliation:
Wolfson Children's Hospital
Ages Treated:
Infant
Toddler
Adolescent
Teen
Adult
Senior
Legal Practice Name:
Baptist Primary Care, Inc.
From the Doctor:
I moved from my home town of Buffalo, NY to Jacksonville at the start of my residency at UF Shands-Jacksonville in the summer of 2010. My wife Casey and I welcomed our first child and it has changed our lives completely. My free time is enjoyed with my family, as well as playing basketball and softball with friends. Of course when the time is right, what doctor does not enjoy a round of golf!
Over my years of training I have come to realize that Pediatric medicine and preventive medicine are synonymous terms. A good pediatrician provides appropriate care from birth and on to keep patients away from disease, rather than treat them when the disease has already occurred. That is why I feel it so important to start with good newborn care along with anticipatory guidance and timely immunizations. With childhood obesity becoming an epidemic, early intervention with proper diet and exercise need to be at the forefront as a preventive strategy.
When I have time, I get involved in community projects such as providing school supplies to the less fortunate and food drives during the holidays. I am also passionate about child advocacy in the community.