Pediatrician in Carteret, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Kids Rule Pediatrics

Pediatrician

Morehead City, NC

Kids Rule Pediatrics provides care from birth through age 19, with continued care through college for established patients and CDC-schedule immunizations.

  • routine pediatric care from infancy through adolescence
  • immunizations for children ages 2 months through 16 years
  • families seeking child development and health guidance

Dr. Katharine S. Moorehead, Md

Pediatrician

Morehead City, NC

Dr. Katharine S. Moorehead, MD practices at Carteret Children’s Clinic, founded in 1978, with integrated behavioral health and same-day appointments.

  • children needing routine physicals or immunizations
  • acute sick visits outside standard weekday hours
  • children needing behavioral health medication management

Emergency available · same-day appointments

Dr. Margaret Merrick

Pediatrician

Morehead City, NC

Dr. Katharine S. Moorehead, MD practices at Carteret Children’s Clinic, founded in 1978, with integrated behavioral health and same-day appointments.

  • children needing routine physicals or immunizations
  • acute sick visits outside standard weekday hours
  • children needing behavioral health medication management

Emergency available · same-day appointments

Carteret Children's Clinic

Pediatrician

Morehead City, NC

Dr. Katharine S. Moorehead, MD practices at Carteret Children’s Clinic, founded in 1978, with integrated behavioral health and same-day appointments.

  • children needing routine physicals or immunizations
  • acute sick visits outside standard weekday hours
  • children needing behavioral health medication management

Emergency available · same-day appointments

Sunrise Pediatrics

Pediatrician

Morehead City, NC

Sunrise Pediatrics offers weekday same-day sick appointments plus breastfeeding medicine and behavioral and mental health care in Morehead City.

  • weekday same-day sick appointments
  • breastfeeding medicine
  • behavioral and mental health care for children

same-day appointment during the week

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FAQ

How much does a pediatrician visit cost in Carteret County?

The out-of-pocket cost depends on the practice, insurance plan, copay, deductible, and service provided. Ask the office for self-pay rates and confirm coverage with your insurer before the visit.

Can my child get a same-day sick appointment?

Carteret Children's Clinic lists same-day appointments, although availability can vary. Call the office to confirm whether an appointment is open and whether the visit is appropriate for the child's symptoms.

Which pediatric services should I look for besides checkups?

Relevant services include immunizations, sports physicals, acute and chronic disease care, behavioral health medication management, developmental guidance, and telehealth. Carteret Children's Clinic also lists care coordination and specialist referrals.

When should I use emergency care instead of a routine pediatrician visit?

Use emergency services for life-threatening symptoms such as severe breathing trouble, unresponsiveness, or uncontrolled bleeding; call 911 in those situations. Routine checkups, vaccines, sports physicals, and non-urgent illnesses can generally be handled through a pediatric office.

Does Kids Rule Pediatrics follow a vaccine schedule?

Kids Rule Pediatrics states that it recommends immunizations based on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention schedule and provides vaccines for children ages 2 months through 16 years.