STARDOC Pediatrics

Annual memberships at STARDOC Pediatrics start at $4,000 USD. The practice offers three tiers: a Basic Family Membership, a Pediatric Consulting and Second Opinion plan, and an Elite All-Inclusive Membership. Individual services through the travel package start at $900 USD. Dr. Friedman discusses each option during a private consultation so families can choose the plan that fits their needs.

STARDOC Pediatrics operates as a direct-pay concierge practice and does not bill insurance for memberships or visits. Families pay directly for the care they receive. However, STARDOC can provide documentation so families may submit for out-of-network reimbursement on their own.

Yes. STARDOC Pediatrics regularly serves traveling families staying in Miami. Dr. Friedman brings full clinical capability directly to your hotel room. S. or internationally can book a same-day visit for sick visits, wellness checks, or urgent concerns.

STARDOC members reach Dr. Friedman directly by call, text, or video consultation 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is no after-hours line or answering service. Dr. Friedman responds personally, whether the concern is a late-night fever, a respiratory issue, or an urgent injury.

Dr. Friedman arrives equipped to handle examinations, diagnostics, and treatments on-site. He carries a personalized STARDOC Travel Medical Emergency Bag customized to each child's medical profile and organized by body system. On-site capabilities include point-of-care testing, blood work, medication dispensing, sutures, respiratory treatments, and orthopedic injury care.

The Elite Membership gives families unlimited 24/7 access to Dr. Friedman, including unlimited home visits, wellness exams, and emergency services. , and internationally.

Yes. STARDOC Pediatrics offers a private paid consultation for families who want to learn more before joining. During the consultation, Dr. Friedman discusses your child's health needs, explains each membership tier, and answers all questions. There is no obligation to enroll after the consultation.

STARDOC Pediatrics primarily serves Miami and surrounding South Florida communities. S. and globally through telemedicine consultations and travel visits. Traveling families visiting Miami can book in-person house call visits during their stay.

STARDOC Pediatrics focuses exclusively on pediatric patients, from newborns through older children. Dr. Friedman specializes in newborn and infant care, including initial checkups, feeding support, and sleep guidance, and he continues caring for children through wellness visits, sick care, and urgent evaluations.

Yes. Dr. Friedman provides same-day sick visits and 24/7 direct access precisely for this reason. Many urgent concerns, including fever spikes, respiratory issues, injuries, and abdominal complaints, do not require an emergency room visit when a physician with emergency medicine training responds quickly and in person. Dr. Friedman assesses each situation and coordinates hospital or specialist access when it is genuinely needed.