SouthernMED Pediatrics Expands Rock Hill Presence Through Sunshine Pediatrics Integration
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SouthernMED Pediatrics gains competitive advantage by expanding its network through Sunshine Pediatrics integration, enhancing market reach and service offerings in Rock Hill.
SouthernMED Pediatrics integrates Sunshine Pediatrics by maintaining existing staff, extending weekday hours to 8 AM-5 PM, and adding telemedicine and online scheduling services.
This integration ensures continuity of compassionate care while expanding access to behavioral health services and telemedicine for Rock Hill families.
Sunshine Pediatrics, founded by Dr. Raj Patel over 20 years ago, joins SouthernMED's network while preserving its familiar staff and community-focused approach.
SouthernMED Pediatrics has announced the integration of Sunshine Pediatrics into its operations, effective October 15, 2025. The addition brings Sunshine Pediatrics, located at 724 Arden Lane, Suite 100 in Rock Hill, into SouthernMED's growing network of pediatric healthcare providers across South Carolina. Sunshine Pediatrics has served the Rock Hill community for more than two decades under the leadership of Dr. Raj Patel, building a strong reputation for compassionate, high-quality children's healthcare.
The integration ensures continuity of care for existing patients, as Dr. Patel and the entire Sunshine Pediatrics team will remain on staff indefinitely. This strategic move allows families to continue receiving care from the familiar healthcare providers they have trusted for years while gaining access to SouthernMED Pediatrics' expanded resources and services. The transition maintains the personal touch that has defined Sunshine Pediatrics while leveraging SouthernMED's broader capabilities.
As part of the integration, Sunshine Pediatrics will implement new operating hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays, with a lunch closure from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, while continuing to offer Saturday morning appointments for added family convenience. The expanded hours and maintained weekend availability address the growing needs of Rock Hill's families while providing flexibility for working parents and school-aged children.
Dr. Kyle Guyton, Co-Founder of SouthernMED Pediatrics, emphasized the significance of this integration, stating that Sunshine Pediatrics has built a remarkable reputation for delivering compassionate care for more than 20 years. The combination of Sunshine's established community presence with SouthernMED's statewide network creates enhanced healthcare access for Rock Hill families, particularly in medically underserved areas. Patients will now have access to telemedicine options, behavioral health and counseling services, online appointment scheduling, and coordinated pediatric care across SouthernMED's fourteen locations throughout South Carolina.
Dr. Raj Patel of Sunshine Pediatrics highlighted how joining SouthernMED allows the practice to build on the foundation created in the Rock Hill community over the past two decades. The integration represents a strategic expansion of pediatric services in a growing community while maintaining the personal care approach that has defined Sunshine Pediatrics' success. For additional information about SouthernMED Pediatrics and its mission to deliver comprehensive, family-centered pediatric care, visit https://www.southernmedpeds.com.
The integration of Sunshine Pediatrics into SouthernMED's network represents a significant development in pediatric healthcare accessibility for Rock Hill families. By combining local expertise with statewide resources, the partnership addresses the critical need for comprehensive pediatric services in growing communities. The maintained presence of Dr. Patel and his team ensures that the transition focuses on patient continuity while expanding service capabilities through SouthernMED's established infrastructure and partnership with US Pediatric Partners.
Curated from 24-7 Press Release