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Thrive Pediatrics

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Practice TypeDirect Primary Care
LocationLake Country, Waukesha, Greater Milwaukee
DoctorsElizabeth Kurowski MD, Pediatrics
Telehealth TypeTelehealth visits
HousecallsYes
Telehealth AvailableYes

About

At Thrive Pediatrics, Dr. Elizabeth Kurowski delivers relationship-based pediatric care to families across Lake Country and Waukesha County, Wisconsin. The practice holds the distinction of being the first exclusively Pediatric DPC practice in the Greater Milwaukee area. Dr. Kurowski cares for patients from newborns through young adults up to age 22.

Monthly membership covers all well, sick, and chronic care visits with no copays or surprise bills. Membership fees decrease as children grow older, and a family maximum makes the model practical for larger households. Members reach Dr. Kurowski directly by text, call, or email at any time. Same or next-day appointments keep families from waiting weeks for care. The practice also offers telehealth visits and house calls, including two in-home newborn visits during the first year of life. Beyond membership, Thrive Pediatrics offers autism evaluations, medical ear piercing, molluscum and wart treatment, and sports physicals to non-members as well.

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Membership Details

Monthly membership model. Membership covers all well AND sick or chronic care visits and all communication. No surprise bills or copays. As your child gets older, your monthly fee decreases. Family maximum available for larger families.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Thrive Pediatrics operates on a simple monthly membership model. The membership covers all well, sick, and chronic care visits along with all communication. Families pay no copays and receive no surprise bills. A family maximum makes the membership practical for households with multiple children.

Membership fees at Thrive Pediatrics vary by the child's age, and the monthly fee decreases as your child gets older. A family maximum is available for larger families. Contact the practice directly or schedule a meet-and-greet to discuss current pricing.

Thrive Pediatrics does not accept insurance for membership fees or services. The practice recommends that families maintain some form of insurance for unexpected events like hospitalization or surgery. The practice does accept HSA payments.

Yes, Thrive Pediatrics offers same or next-day appointments for members. The small patient panel allows Dr. Kurowski to keep her schedule accessible so families do not wait weeks to be seen.

Yes, Dr. Kurowski offers telehealth visits to members. Families book appointments directly from the practice website, choosing either in-person or virtual options based on their needs.

Yes, Thrive Pediatrics makes house calls. Membership includes two in-home newborn visits during the first year of life. Additional home visits are available for a fee, including for children who have difficulty leaving home.

Thrive Pediatrics cares for patients from birth through age 22. Dr. Kurowski sees newborns, children, adolescents, and young adults, offering consistent care as kids grow.

Yes, Thrive Pediatrics offers several services to non-member families. These include autism evaluations, medical ear piercing, molluscum and wart treatment, and sports physicals.

Families enroll directly through the Thrive Pediatrics website. You can also schedule a meet-and-greet with Dr. Kurowski before enrolling to ask questions and learn more about the practice. The practice notes that its panel size is limited.

Yes, members reach Dr. Kurowski directly by text, call, or email at any time. Direct communication often resolves questions quickly without requiring an office visit.

Practice last updated April 10, 2026