Small World Pediatrics is a comprehensive pediatric practice for newborns to young adults up to age 21 with hospital privileges at St. Joseph’s Hospital & Florida Hospital Tampa. From birth until your kids are well into college, they will receive consistent care from a team of professionals that know your family and have easy and quick access to their electronic medical records.
Everyday at Small World Pediatrics, we make ourselves available to meet your needs. As a full-service medical practice we provide well care, sick visits, physicals (sports, school & camp), prenatal consultations and more. We are the place you want to be when you are searching for a Wesley Chapel Pediatrician.
Dr. Jimenez and Dr. Silva received high praise for their caring, thorough, and knowledgeable approach to pediatric care.
Staff Issues
Multiple reviews highlighted consistent problems with the front desk staff, including rudeness, poor communication, and unprofessional behavior.
Long Wait Times
Many customers reported excessive wait times for appointments, often exceeding an hour, which negatively impacted their overall experience.
Office Management
Several reviews pointed out issues with scheduling and office management, indicating a need for better organization and customer service training.
Patient Care
Despite the issues, many parents expressed gratitude for the personalized care their children received, emphasizing the doctors' commitment to their patients.
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Monae
Nov 4, 2025
5.0
Disregard the negative reviews, some people are just impatient & inconsiderate. This office got my son in same day! Tonya was training I believe her name was Sophie or Sophia and they both were great, welcoming and helpful. Courtney stayed after hours to get me a nebulizer my son needed immediately because CVS was out of stock, I’m so grateful for her, I wanted to give her a HUGE HUG!! Dr Jimenez is super friendly, knowledgeable and patient, I would definitely recommend him. Not one time was I disappointed. Thank you all for helping me with my son!! Very much appreciated.
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Kelsey Ryan
Oct 29, 2025
1.0
My daughter was scheduled to see Dr. Silva today at 9am. We were there early to fill out any paperwork. 9:30am rolls around and I had asked the kind lady, Marlene, at the front desk if there was any kind of issue or delay.
Marlene calls to the back, only to find that the doctor I was scheduled to see was not even in the building.
I know physicians are able to see their schedule. If they don't want to show up to work that early, they should block themselves from those appts. Not only is it rude, but it's extremely unprofessional to keep a patient waiting longer than 30 minutes. I am unsure when the doctor would have arrived to work because we left around 9:35 a.m.
Unfortunately when we had our one year checkups the year prior, we also waited fairly long. After coming to read some of the reviews, it appears that other patrons have experienced the same.
We will not be coming back and I encourage others to find a pediatrician that respects their patient's time.
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Jessica Park
Aug 16, 2023
1.0
I actually really like Dr Jimenez but unfortunately, I will be finding a new Dr for my children. The front desk staff are short and condescending. I agree with another gentlemans review that the wait time at this Dr office is ALWAYS long. My son has a complicated heart condition and sees a Cardiologist 1-2 time per month where he receives an EKG and echo and a regular wellness visit at this office takes just as long if not longer. My son also had open heart surgery a few months back and the hospital didn't require a mask, his cardiologist doesn't but this Dr office does and if you don't have one (cuz who still does?) they charge you for one of theirs, guess they don't make enoughy money from charging our insurance for everything else....
I'm not quite sure where you got your timeline from in regards to my original review but we didn't leave till almost 1:00 p.m. that day. My biggest concern with your response is how you did not address the fact that your front desk staff is ultimately affecting your entire office. I'm not the only one to have commented on their demeanor and behavior. If multiple people are leaving negative reviews about your front desk staff maybe there's a deeper issue that needs to be investigated...
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Chrissy M
Oct 11, 2022
1.0
Even though they are listed as a participating provider they are not accepting any patients with my insurance and haven't updated their panel to reflect this. They simply turned me away and told me to call my provider.
Update: I will not remove this 1-star review as the phone service (shown below) that I received was terrible; no explanation, no compassion, and so rude.
*Ring-Ring*
SWP: "CHEERFUL GREETING" 😁
Me: Hi, my child's insurance has your office listed as the PCP and I'd like to schedule an appointment.😁
SWP: *Politely requests child's insurance information😁* - We aren't taking patients with this insurance.😑
Me: 😯But this is what the insurance assigned, they would assign a place that doesn't take my insurance?🤔
SWP: I don't know what the insurance does, but we aren't taking these new patients.🙄😒
Me:🤨 But this isn't a new patient they are supposed to be active since September, and are supposed to be registered as a patient. I just received my card and was trying to make the intake appointment.🤨 I don't understand why the office listed as the PCP is refusing the patient. 🤨What is going on?
SWP: 🙄Well, you're just gonna have to call your insurance, because they're not going to be seen here. 😒We haven't been taking those patients for months.😏 There's nothing more I can do for you ma'am.
Me: So the insurance made a mistake in assigning this office? 🤯
SWP: 🙄You need to call your insurance ma'am. We are not the insurance company. Have a nice day ma'am. 😏
~~~~End of call~~~~ (I hung up)
***All of the emojis are to show what was conveyed and the tones used***
SO AGAIN I WILL NOT REMOVE THIS ONE-STAR REVIEW, AS THIS WAS MY SERVICE EXPERIENCE AND THIS OFFICE FELL EXPONENTIALLY SHORT OF PROFESSIONAL AND COURTEOUS.
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Robyn Alicea
Jul 19, 2018
5.0
We really love Small World Pediatrics! We’ve been taking our oldest daughter here since we moved to Wesley Chapel in 2010 and now we take our new baby here as well. Dr. Jimenez has always been so kind and really listens to our concerns and explains everything to really put us at ease. Now his wife, Dr. Silva, works with him and she’s just as awesome! They’re both very thorough and are really good about squeezing us in for sick visits and last minute appointments. I would recommend any family to make Small World the place to take care of their little ones!
Frequently Asked Questions About Small World Pediatrics
What age range does Small World Pediatrics serve?
Small World Pediatrics provides care for newborns to young adults up to age 21.
What are the office hours for Small World Pediatrics?
The office is open Monday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Tuesday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Which languages are spoken at Small World Pediatrics?
The practice offers services in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
What types of services does Small World Pediatrics offer?
They provide well care, sick visits, physicals for sports, school, and camp, prenatal consultations, telemedicine, and rapid testing for flu, strep, COVID-19, and RSV.
Is Small World Pediatrics affiliated with any hospitals?
Yes, they have hospital privileges at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Florida Hospital Tampa.
What payment methods are accepted at Small World Pediatrics?
They accept American Express, cash, check, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
How can I contact Small World Pediatrics?
You can call them at +1 813-907-8001 or email them at info@SmallWorldPediatrics.com.
Is the Small World Pediatrics office wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the office has a wheelchair accessible entrance.
What nearby wellness services can I visit along with Small World Pediatrics?
Nearby, you can visit Chantilly Aesthetics & Wellness Spa and Zen BodyWorkX for spa and massage therapy services, which are great for relaxation before or after your pediatric visit.
Are there educational centers near Small World Pediatrics?
Yes, Kumon tutoring center and The Goddard School preschool are close by, making it convenient to manage both your child's health and education errands in the area.
What nearby medical specialists are available near Small World Pediatrics?
Nearby medical specialists include New Tampa Plastic Surgery - G. Peter Fakhre MD, Florida Pain Medicine, and MaxHealth Primary Care which can complement pediatric care.