Pediatric Care
Specialized care for children’s health and comfort.
SICK KID? WALK IN TODAY
Walk-In Pediatric Urgent Care in Carmel, IN
Same-day, physician-led pediatric urgent care for newborns through teenagers.
When your child is sick after school, on the weekend, or when your pediatrician is full, you do not have time for a system. A Monarch physician examines your child, talks with you about what you have noticed at home, and explains the plan in plain words. On-site digital X-ray, rapid testing, stitches, and prescriptions when clinically appropriate. Walk in 7 days a week.
All Ages Welcome
Newborns through teens — no age restrictions
Walk-In Same-Day
No appointment needed — open 7 days
Physician-Led Care
A Monarch physician examines your child
On-Site Pediatric X-Ray
All ages — physician review and radiologist final read included
WHAT WE TREAT
Common Pediatric Conditions
Illness & Infection
- Ear infections (middle ear, swimmer's ear, recurring)
- Strep throat (rapid test, same-day antibiotics)
- Cold & flu symptoms (rapid testing and treatment when clinically appropriate)
- Pink eye (viral, bacterial, allergic — school clearance)
- Sinus infections
- Fevers, coughs, congestion
- Vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration
- Asthma symptoms without severe breathing distress
Injuries & Procedures
- Sprains & sports injuries (on-site X-ray)
- Cuts & lacerations (stitches, staples, wound glue)
- Suspected minor fractures (X-ray, splinting, bracing)
- Bug bites & stings
- Minor burns
- Foreign object removal (ear, nose, skin)
- Playground falls & head bumps
- Animal bites & scratches
Skin, Rash & School Forms
- Rashes & allergic reactions
- Eczema flare-ups
- Hives & contact dermatitis
- Poison ivy / poison oak
- Ringworm & fungal infections
- Sports physicals ($65.80, walk-in)
- School & camp physicals
- School/daycare clearance letters
SCOPE OF CARE
Where to Go for Routine and Specialist Pediatric Care
Monarch is urgent care, not pediatric primary care. Some things belong with your child's pediatrician or a specialist. We tell you which:
Routine well-child visits, growth checks, developmental milestones → Your child's pediatrician. We do not manage ongoing pediatric primary care.
Pediatric immunization series (DTaP, MMR, Varicella, Hep B, etc.) → Your child's pediatrician. Routine childhood vaccinations belong with the doctor managing your child's growth and development.
Behavioral, developmental, mental health concerns → Your child's pediatrician for screening and referral to the right specialist.
Chronic specialty care (recurrent ENT, cardiology, allergy testing, asthma management, neurology, GI) → Pediatric specialist. We can suggest the right type of specialist if you are not sure.
True emergencies → 911 or the nearest emergency room. See the urgent-care-vs-ER section below for specific triggers.
If you are not sure whether Monarch is the right place for what your child needs, call us at (317) 804-4203 first. We will help you decide before you make the trip.
FROM DR. CLAY
Reading Your Child Carefully
Pediatric urgent care is unforgiving. Symptoms in kids look different than in adults, change faster, and need to be read in context. A rash that looks like nothing in the morning can matter by bedtime. An ear infection that responds to one antibiotic resists another. A cough with no other signs can be perfectly normal — or pneumonia.
That is the reading our team does on every pediatric visit. A Monarch physician examines your child, listens to what you have noticed at home, and explains the plan in plain words. If we need an X-ray, we have one. If we need a strep test, we have one. If your child needs more than urgent care, we tell you that, refer to the right specialist, and send the records along.
The hardest part of pediatric urgent care is not the medicine. It is being honest with parents — when something is fine, when something is not, and what to do next. We try to do that here.
— Dr. Lisa Clay, MD
HOW IT WORKS
Your Child's Visit in 4 Steps
Walk In or Check In Online
No appointment needed. Walk in during open hours, or use MyChart to hold a time slot. Bring photo ID, insurance card if applicable, and a list of any medications.
Friendly Check-In
Our front desk team checks you in quickly. We try to keep wait times short for families with sick or hurt children.
Physician Examines Your Child
A Monarch physician examines your child, listens to your concerns, and explains the diagnosis in plain language.
Treatment & Follow-Up
Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy. School or daycare clearance documentation when appropriate. Records can often be shared with your child's pediatrician through MyChart and Care Everywhere.
URGENT CARE OR ER?
When to Bring Your Child to Monarch vs the ER
Come to Monarch For
- ✓ Fever without other emergency signs
- ✓ Ear pain, sore throat, cough, congestion
- ✓ Vomiting or diarrhea (able to keep some fluids down)
- ✓ Rash, hives, mild allergic reaction
- ✓ Cuts that need stitches with bleeding controlled
- ✓ Suspected sprain or minor fracture
- ✓ Pink eye, bug bites, minor burns
- ✓ Sports physical or school clearance documentation
Skip Us. Go to the ER or Call 911 For
- ⚠ Difficulty breathing, pulling between the ribs, blue lips, or severe wheezing
- ⚠ Loss of consciousness or unresponsiveness
- ⚠ Seizure
- ⚠ Severe head, neck, or spine injury
- ⚠ Any fever of 100.4°F or higher in an infant under 3 months
- ⚠ Severe dehydration with inability to keep any fluids down
- ⚠ Suspected poisoning, ingestion, or overdose
- ⚠ Severe allergic reaction (face/throat swelling, breathing difficulty)
- ⚠ Anything where your gut tells you something is seriously wrong
If you are not sure, call us at (317) 804-4203. We will help you decide.
Important note for newborns: We see newborn concerns, but newborns are triaged conservatively. If your baby is under 3 months old and has a rectal temperature of 100.4°F or higher, call your pediatrician immediately or go to the ER, even if your baby has no other symptoms.
WHY PARENTS COME TO MONARCH
What Pediatric Urgent Care at Monarch Looks Like
Pediatric urgent care looks different in different settings. Here is what we handle at Monarch in one stop when urgent care is the right level of care:
All Ages, No Cutoffs
Newborns through teenagers. Some walk-in settings have pediatric age limits. Monarch is set up to evaluate kids of all ages when urgent care is the right level of care.
Physician on Every Visit
A Monarch physician examines your child, decides what is needed, and explains the plan in language parents can use.
On-Site Pediatric X-Ray
Digital X-ray is available for children when clinically appropriate, with same-visit physician review and radiologist final read included.
Stitches, Splints, Tests
Laceration repair, splinting, rapid strep, flu, COVID, and RSV testing — available in the same visit when needed.
When a clinic limits its scope, families sometimes get sent down the road mid-visit. We try to handle what we can in one stop, then send records to your child's primary care doctor through MyChart when possible.
INSURANCE & PAYMENT
Insurance & Self-Pay for Pediatric Visits
In Network
We are in network with:
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- United Healthcare
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Encore / Indiana University Health Plans
Not in network: Medicaid and Humana. We can see your child as a self-pay patient at our discounted rates if you have one of these plans.
Self-Pay Pricing
Self-pay rates start at $105.70 for an established patient low-level visit and $153.30 for a new patient low-level visit. Our self-pay pricing already includes a 30% discount from standard rates — no separate step needed. HSA and FSA accepted. Pricing is reviewed with you before treatment begins.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Pediatric Urgent Care FAQ
What ages do you see?
We see children of all ages, from newborns through teenagers. A Monarch physician examines your child and decides what is needed. There are no age restrictions for pediatric care at Monarch.
Do I need an appointment for my child?
No. Walk in during open hours: Monday–Friday 8am–6pm, Saturday–Sunday 9am–12pm. You can also schedule online through MyChart to hold a time slot.
Can you write a note for school or daycare?
Yes. School clearance letters, daycare return-to-care notes, and sports clearance documentation are usually completed during the visit. Some clearances require resolution of symptoms or completion of antibiotics before return — we will explain timing during your visit.
Do you have X-ray for kids?
Yes. We have on-site digital X-ray for kids of all ages. A Monarch physician examines your child and orders imaging when appropriate. The X-ray is taken by a radiologic technologist, reviewed with you during the visit, and sent for radiologist final read. See our walk-in X-ray page for details.
Can you do stitches on children?
Yes. A Monarch physician performs laceration repair on children using sutures, staples, or wound glue depending on the wound. We use age-appropriate techniques to keep your child as comfortable as possible during the procedure.
My child keeps getting ear infections. Can you help?
Yes. Recurring ear infections are one of the most common pediatric concerns we see. A Monarch physician examines your child, evaluates whether the infection appears bacterial or viral, and discusses whether referral to an ENT specialist is appropriate. For the current infection, we treat during the visit when antibiotics are indicated.
What pediatric services can you handle in one visit?
We see children of all ages with no minimum age cutoff. We have on-site digital X-ray. A Monarch physician examines, diagnoses, and treats during the same visit, with procedures like laceration repair, splinting, and rapid testing available in-office. When a clinic limits its scope, it can route families elsewhere mid-visit. We try to handle what we can in one stop.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in network with Anthem BCBS, United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, and Encore/IU Health Plans. We are NOT in network with Medicaid or Humana. Self-pay rates start at $105.70 for an established patient low-level visit — our self-pay pricing already includes a 30% discount from standard rates, no separate step needed. HSA and FSA accepted. See our pricing page for the full fee schedule.
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Sick Kid? Don't Wait. Walk In Today.
Pediatric urgent care for all ages. On-site X-ray and rapid testing. No appointment needed.
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Mon–Fri 8am–6pm · Sat–Sun 9am–12pm
90 Executive Drive, Suite A & B, Carmel, IN 46032
How This Page Is Reviewed
This page was medically reviewed by Dr. Lisa Clay, MD — Founder and Medical Director of Monarch Medicine Urgent Care. Pediatric symptoms and treatment plans are individual — a Monarch physician examines your child and decides the right next step based on their specific situation. Pricing reflects current rates and may change. Insurance coverage depends on your plan and benefits. Last reviewed: May 2026.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Lisa Clay, MD — Founder & Medical Director, Monarch Medicine Urgent Care. Last reviewed: May 2026.
Pediatric urgent care at Monarch Medicine Urgent Care is provided by physician-led clinical staff under the supervision of Dr. Lisa Clay, MD. This content is informational and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. A Monarch physician examines your child and decides the right diagnosis and treatment based on their specific situation. Some symptoms in children require evaluation by your child's pediatrician or a pediatric specialist for ongoing care; we will tell you when that is the case. Insurance coverage and self-pay rates are accurate as of the page's last review date and may change. For severe trauma, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness, seizure, severe allergic reaction, suspected poisoning, or any condition where your gut tells you something is seriously wrong, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.