Looking for kid-friendly care you can feel good about — from dental visits to pediatric urgent care to specialty supports? These reader-voted Favorites highlight Portland-area providers and programs families return to again and again.
🦷 Dentist for Kids
🏆 WINNER: Hollywood Children’s Dentistry
We know that a trip to the dentist isn’t the most enjoyable for kiddos. But the pros at Hollywood Children’s Dentistry make sure sitting in the (colorful, kid-size) dental chair is a welcoming, stress-free experience. The office waiting room even has a play-area and fun tooth-themed decor.
TOP 5
• Portland Children’s Dentistry — A Favorite for comprehensive pediatric dental care for patients from infancy through adolescence.
• World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry — A pediatric dental practice families love for a supportive, welcoming experience and a focus on healthy habits.
• Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry — A reader Favorite for gentle, family-centered pediatric dental care in the Portland metro area.
• Dr. Pike Dentistry for Children — A longtime Favorite for kid-friendly pediatric dentistry that prioritizes comfort and confidence-building.
• Pine Tree Pediatric Dentistry — A Favorite for personalized pediatric dental care, supporting healthy smiles as kids grow.
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🏆 WINNER: Metropolitan Pediatrics
A trusted Favorite for primary pediatric care across the Portland metro area, with a family-access model built around support and convenience.
TOP 5
• OHSU Doernbecher Pediatrics Clinic — A Favorite for pediatric and adolescent primary care, including preventive care and treatment for acute conditions.
• Pediatric Associates of the Northwest — A “medical home” style practice that supports families from newborn days through the teen years.
• Sellwood Medical Clinic — A reader Favorite for families who like having pediatric care as part of a broader family-medicine clinic.
• Oregon Pediatrics — A Favorite for patient-centered pediatric care across multiple clinic locations.
• Broadway Medical Clinic, LLP — A longtime Portland clinic and Favorite for pediatric services within a larger family-centered practice.
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🏆 WINNER: Randall Children’s Hospital at Legacy Emanuel
A go-to Favorite when families need pediatric care quickly — a well-known children’s hospital resource in North Portland.
TOP 5
• OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital — A Favorite for pediatric emergency and hospital-based care — confirm current entry points and processes before you go.
• Providence ExpressCare/Immediate Care — Same-day options for common illnesses and injuries via neighborhood clinics and virtual visits (location offerings vary).
• Legacy-GoHealth Urgent Care — A reader Favorite for urgent care access across the metro, with online check-in and connections to Legacy Health resources.
• Shriners Hospital’s Walk-in Fracture & Sports Injury Clinic — A Favorite for walk-in orthopedic injury care (confirm hours, eligibility, and when emergency care is needed).
• ZoomCare — A Favorite for the schedule-online model, with in-person clinics and virtual care options.
🧩 Specialty Services for Kids
🏆 WINNER: Shriners Hospital for Children
Located in Portland in the heart of a world-renowned medical community, the experienced care team at Shriners brings hope and healing, making lives richer, easier and less complex for children and families in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Through generous donations, they have helped more than 1.5 million children, regardless of the families’ ability to pay.
TOP 5
• OHSU Casey Eye Institute — A trusted regional resource for eye care for adults and children — confirm pediatric-specific clinics and referral needs as applicable.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon & SW Washington — A Favorite for family-centered lodging and support when children need medical care away from home.
• Morrison Child & Family Services — A reader Favorite for child- and family-focused behavioral health supports (availability varies by program).
• NW Pediatric & Family Nutrition — A Favorite for pediatric and family nutrition support, with practical guidance for a wide range of feeding and nutrition concerns.
• Speech & Play, LLC — A Favorite for family-centered speech-language support — confirm locations, specialties, and intake steps.
Accessible & Inclusive Resources
🏆 WINNER: Harper’s Playground
Harper’s Playground is driven by the vision of a world in which everyone is included. They create playgrounds where people of all abilities connect through play and thrive.
TOP 5
• Tucker Arts Camp/Tucker Maxon School — A creative arts camp Favorite where kids explore storytelling through crafts, music, theatre, and visual arts.
• Children’s Healing Art Project (CHAP) — A Favorite for bringing the healing power of art to children and families facing medical challenges, with inclusive programs and community offerings.
• Albertina Kerr’s Children’s Mental Health Services — A reader Favorite for youth mental health supports, including crisis psychiatric care resources and broader services.
• FACT Oregon — A Favorite for disability and special education support, training, and resources for families across Oregon.
• Parkwood Clinic — A Favorite for therapy supports, including early intervention and parent training for children with developmental delays and disabilities.
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