About
Dr. Rachel Coleman is a board-certified pediatrician, mother of three, and founder of Honeybee Pediatrics in Gainesville, Florida. S. in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Milligan College in 2000, then went on to graduate from the University of Florida College of Medicine in 2004. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, Massachusetts in June 2007.
After residency, Dr. Coleman stayed on at UMass as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics through December 2011. She returned to Gainesville in January 2012 to join UF Health Pediatrics as a Clinical Associate Professor, a role she held for a decade before founding Honeybee in 2022. She holds board certification in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Coleman is passionate about lactation support and pursues IBCLC certification through extensive additional training. Her clinical focus spans chronic condition management for asthma, eczema, ADHD, depression, and anxiety, as well as developmental and behavioral screenings and parenting guidance. She sees patients through age 22 and helps older adolescents transition smoothly to adult healthcare.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Milligan College, B.S. Biology, minor in Chemistry (2000)
Medical School
University of Florida College of Medicine (graduated 2004)
Residency
Pediatrics, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA (completed June 2007)
Additional Training
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, UMass Medical School, 2007-2011; Clinical Associate Professor, UF Health Pediatrics, January 2012-2022; Extensive additional lactation training (pursuing IBCLC certification)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Coleman right for?
Dr. Coleman is a strong fit for families with children from birth through young adulthood up to age 22. Newborns and their mothers benefit especially from her Honeycomb Fourth Trimester Package and hands-on lactation expertise. Parents managing children with asthma, eczema, ADHD, anxiety, or depression will find her chronic condition experience valuable. Families who want direct access to their pediatrician, including same-day visits and house calls, thrive in her practice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Coleman treats a broad range of pediatric conditions. Her chronic condition focus includes asthma, eczema, ADHD, depression, and anxiety. She also manages constipation and provides lactation support for concerns like mastitis, low milk supply, vasospasm, and tongue tie.
Yes. Dr. Coleman holds board certification in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics. She graduated from the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed her pediatric residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School.
Dr. Coleman pursues extensive additional lactation training beyond her medical degree and works toward IBCLC certification. She supports families dealing with mastitis, low milk supply, vasospasm, and tongue tie. Lactation support is a central part of her Honeycomb Fourth Trimester Package.
Yes. Dr. Coleman encourages expectant parents to schedule a prenatal visit before their baby arrives. She offers this visit in-office or by video. She recommends booking at least one month before the anticipated due date.
Dr. Coleman sees patients from birth through age 22. She follows the AAP visit schedule throughout childhood and adolescence. When patients reach adulthood, she helps them transition smoothly to adult healthcare providers.
Dr. Coleman completed her pediatric residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and then served as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at UMass through 2011. She spent the following decade as a Clinical Associate Professor at UF Health Pediatrics before founding Honeybee Pediatrics in 2022.
Yes. Dr. Coleman makes house calls through the Nest in-home membership and the Honeycomb Fourth Trimester Package. The Honeycomb package includes in-home newborn visits so new parents do not need to bring their baby to a clinic within days of birth.
Yes. Dr. Coleman performs developmental and behavioral screenings as part of routine care. She also manages ongoing conditions like ADHD, depression, and anxiety and provides counseling and parenting guidance.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026