Pediatrics practice opens in Chelsea

The first and only pediatric facility in Chelsea celebrated its grand opening Dec. 7. 

Summit Pediatrics, a satellite of Sylacauga Pediatrics, had a soft opening Oct. 27 at the new office, 134 Foothills Parkway. Office manager Cynthia Dark said it’s too soon to see how the office is doing, but it has been seeing patients who seem to enjoy their experiences. 

The idea to open a satellite of Sylacauga Pediatrics in Chelsea came about three years ago, according to Dark. Many of its patients were driving to Sylacauga from Chelsea, but a space wasn’t available for them to expand at that time. When a location finally opened up, Dark said they took the opportunity.   

“It was just a service we felt like we needed to offer to that location,” Dark said. 

Chelsea Mayor Earl Niven also said that Chelsea needed a pediatrician’s office. Niven said Chelsea is a young community, with the average age being 34.5. He said many people that move to Chelsea are in their 30s and 40s and have children. 

“They will do quite well here,” Niven said. “This is the only pediatric care that is available in Chelsea right now. 

It was a need, and it will save our people from having to drive completely out of the city to get this medical care.” 

For more information about Summit Pediatrics, visit facebook.com/sylacaugapeds.