01/09/2026
The past few weeks have been filled with so much holiday spirit here at Circleville Pediatrics! From festive fun and teamwork to welcoming new members to our Circleville family, our incredible staff has truly made this season magical ✨
As we head into the new year, we’d like to take a moment to share our No-Call/No-Show policy and why it matters.
Missed appointments and late cancellations greatly impact our ability to care for all of our patients. An appointment that goes unused is time that could have been given to another sick child in need.
A no-show occurs when an appointment is not canceled and the patient does not arrive for their scheduled visit.
To help us best serve everyone, we kindly ask that:
• Well visits and behavioral visits be canceled at least 24 hours in advance
• Sick visits be canceled at least 1 hour prior to the appointment
Appointments that are missed or canceled outside of these timeframes may result in a fee. This policy is standard across medical, dental, optometry, and many other service-based practices, as provider and nursing time is reserved specifically for your child and cannot be filled on short notice.
Please note:
• Three no-shows per family may result in dismissal from the practice
• New patients who miss their first scheduled appointment may not be accepted into the practice
We truly dislike enforcing these policies and understand that unexpected situations arise. However, in order to provide timely care to all families, we need your partnership in keeping scheduled appointments.
When booking a visit, we encourage you to add it to your calendar or set a phone reminder. Our office will place a courtesy reminder call/text 1–3 days before your appointment. Please note that this is a reminder only—failure to confirm or respond does not excuse a missed appointment. Reminder calls are made to the primary contact number on file, so please be sure your contact information is up to date.
We recognize that life happens. If an unforeseen circumstance prevents you from making your appointment, please reach out to us. Our goal is never to “punish” families, but to work together to ensure we can care for every child who needs us.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact our office and speak with our office manager, Carissa.
We are grateful to care for your families and look forward to a healthy year ahead