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Jerry Bridgham, MD is a Jacksonville Pediatrician at Baptist Primary Care

Jerry Bridgham, MDPediatrician

Accepting New Patients

Jerry Bridgham, MD, is all about families. He is an experienced pediatrician and chief medical officer for Wolfson Children's Hospital. Dr. Bridgham's philosophy toward caring for children is that care should be focused around the patient and the family. He is a past Wolfson chief of staff and pediatrics section chief. He also achieved the rank of lieutenant commander in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Dr. Bridgham's areas of expertise include:

  • Pediatric care, from birth to age 18
  • Disease prevention
  • Injury prevention

  • Doctor Profile

    • Board CertificationBoard certification involves rigorous testing and reviews by peers and is an indicator of physicians' exceptional expertise in their specialties as well as their dedication to remaining current with the latest advances in medical science, technology, patient safety and quality of care.

      American Board of Pediatrics


      Education

      • Undergraduate:
        • University of South Florida
          Tampa, Florida, 1975 - 1979
      • Medical:
        • University of Miami
          Miami, Florida, 1979 - 1983
      • Residency:
        • Naval Hospital
          Portsmouth, Virginia, 1984 - 1986

      Training / Experience

      • License:
        • State of Florida Medical License
      • Experience:
        • About 25 years of experience

      • Languages:
        • English

      From the Doctor

      I am a father myself and I like to share my knowledge in that area with the families of my patients. I find it satisfying to impart my experience as a pediatrician and as a parent to young parents. I feel that I have a lot to offer them.

      I still enjoy following the development of infants to young adulthood. I like to watch that transformation to a functional human being who's ready to go out into the world.

  • Office Info

    • Caring for you. It's what we do.

      Welcome to Mandarin Pediatrics, where our physicians and staff are specially trained to care for the unique health care needs of children. We understand the concerns of today's parents and have designed our offices with separate entrances and check-in, waiting and check-out areas for well and sick children. Please feel free to contact us to discuss any aspect of your child's care. We look forward to answering any questions you may have.

      - Carolyn Bryant, Office Manager


      Phone Directory:

      904.268.7701

      904.202.1032

      800.835.0788

      911

      Office Hours

      *Monday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
      *Tuesday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
      *Wednesday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
      *Thursday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
      *Friday8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

      *24-hr coverage by providers after hours, and on weekends and holidays.

      We do not want you to run out of medication. Please call for medication refills during regular office hours.

      On Site Services


      • Same-day appointments
      • School/athletic physicals
      • Immunizations
      • Well child visits
      • Nutritional counseling
      • Monthly open house for expectant parents
      • Electronic medical record system
      • Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners: (ARNP) Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses with advanced degrees and training in diagnosis and treatment of illness. NPs may prescribe medications, administer physical exams and counsel patients on how to stay healthy.
      • Robin Johnson, ARNP[ more... ]

        • Robin attended college at the University of Florida where she earned her degree as an advanced registered nurse practitioner, which allows her to practice independently. She has specialized training in emergency and intensive care. Robin resides in San Marco with her husband and two teenage children.

      Payments Accepted


      • Cash, Check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express

  • Insurance

    • Insurance Plans Accepted

      We welcome most insurance plans. Your co-pay or deductible amount will be determined by your employer and insurance plan. Please be sure to bring your insurance card to your appointment. If your plan is not listed below, please contact our office.

      • Aetna HMO
      • Aetna Medicare Plans PPO/HMO
      • Aetna PPO, EPO, MC, Elect Choice, Excel
      • AvMed HMO
      • Beechstreet PPO
      • BlueCross/BlueShield HMO Plan: Blue Care, Blue Options
      • BlueCross/BlueShield PPO Plans: Blue Choice, PPC, Federal Employee Program
      • BlueCross/BlueShield Medicare Supplement:Adv 65
      • BlueCross/BlueShield Traditional
      • Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
      • Evolutions (Guardian) PPO
      • First Health/Coventry/Southcare
      • Florida Health Alliance/Medcom (EPO/PPO)
      • Humana HMO/POS/ASO/PPO Choice Care
      • MDI Healthcare
      • Medicare
      • Medicare - Railroad
      • Multiplan/PHCS
      • One Health/Great West-Cigna (open access/PPO/POS)
      • Tricare Standard (Champus)
      • United HC Open Access/HMO/EPO/POS/PPO

  • Patient Forms

      • Authorization for Use of Answering Machines

        Authorizes Baptist Primary Care to leave appointment, referral and test results information on your answering machine.

      • Health Care Status Authorization

        Authorizes Baptist Primary Care to release information concerning the status of your health care, including laboratory and radiology results and to discuss your treatment plan with an individual that you name.

      • Patient Registration and Insurance Information

        Captures your insurance information and authorizes Baptist Primary Care to prepare and submit your medical bill directly to your insurance company.

      • Patient Privacy

        This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.

      • Medical History

        Provides your primary care physician with important information about your medical and family history to better diagnose, treat or prevent conditions.

      • Medical Records Request or Release

        Initiates your request to have your medical records sent to another medical provider and/or to request your medical records from another provider be sent to your primary care doctor.

      • Parental Authorization

        Authorizes Baptist Primary Care to deliver medical services and treatment to your children.