Pediatric Practitioners of Oklahoma

09/23/2025

We are reading and watching the same news reports you are. We want to share some science backed information over the next few days to help answer any questions you may have. As always we are here to provide excellent care for your child which includes answering any questions or concerns you may have.

Here at Pediatric Practitioners of Oklahoma we do not use the combination MMRV (ProQuad) we use the MMR (Priorix) and Varicella (Varivax) vaccines. Check out these slides below from the American Academy of Pediatrics to learn more about these vaccines. Please call us and set up an appointment if you have any questions about vaccines, Tylenol, or your child's health.

We take joy in helping you help your child be the best they can be. Our goal is to help healthy kids stay healthy and sick kids get better.

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08/20/2025

Happy first day of school to Claremore and several area schools. Keep up the good work to all of our friends who started already.

As a reminder make sure you keep your kids safe by removing personal information about them when you post. This includes their name, age, school, teacher and what they like. We love seeing everyone’s back to school photos but want them to be safe. Tag us so we can see your kiddo ready for their first day.

We have some appointments still available if your child needs a sports physical for their extra curricular activities and same day sick visits as we head into fall and your kids start sharing their germs. Call us a 918-283-4660 to schedule your appointment!

08/20/2025

Employee Spotlight: Samantha Gardner, DNP, APRN-CNP

Samantha is a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in Primary Care. She started with Pediatric Practitioners in July of 2018 and took over ownership in July of 2025.

Samantha graduated with her Bachelor of Science in nursing from Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee in 2011 and spent several years working as a Certified Pediatric Nurse. In 2015, she graduated from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, with a Master of Science in nursing with a concentration in primary care pediatric nurse practitioner. Samantha completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Duke University in 2017. Her doctoral project was on educating those who work or volunteer with children on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect. Her project was published in The Journal of School Nursing in 2018

Samantha enjoys assisting at the William W. Barnes Child Advocacy Center as needed to provide care to children who are victims of child abuse or neglect and their families. She says her favorite part of working with kids is their inquisitive personalities and cheering their parents on to success.

When not providing medical care to children, Samantha enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys who attend school in Claremore. She loves to snow ski and is an avid football and Olympic fan with her favorite teams being the Oklahoma Sooners, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Team USA.

Samantha is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment with her or one of our other providers call 918-283-4660.

Let us know which employee you want to learn more about next week!

08/18/2025

As you know Samantha Gardner took over as owner of Pediatric Practitioners of Oklahoma on July 1st. Samantha is excited to carry the legacy of Pediatric Practitioners of Oklahoma forward into the future. While ownership has changed our mission to provide care that you have grown to know and love remains the same. We look forward to caring for your child for years to come. If you haven't already make sure to refer your friends and family to us.

06/17/2025

Congratulations, Samantha Gardner!!!! We all wish you the very best life has to offer. You will do a fantastic job!!!

06/17/2025

It is with mixed emotions but lots of joy that I announce that Patricia “Trish” Farmer, DNP, APRN-CNP founder and owner of this practice is taking a large step back. Today, Samantha Gardner, DNP, APRN-CNP purchased Pediatric Practitioners of OK. She will officially take over on July 1. The name, phone numbers, address and most importantly the staff will remain the same. Please join me in wishing Samantha all of the best

Thank you to all of the families for your support and confidence since I started in Claremore in May, 2011. This practice officially opened in August, 2013. I am going to spend more time with my family and friends, traveling and playing with my horses. I will be around but not as much.
I will miss watching you kiddos grow up. That has been my favorite part of my job.

Trish

04/05/2025

Before a vaccine was available, my own child almost died from a vaccine preventable meningitis. It was a month of him learning to walk again, IVs, spinal tap and hospitalization. He was only 13 mos old. Now we start that vaccine at 2 months. Herd immunity is not reliable as the vaccine rates are dropping. Maybe your baby will not die from the illness but the treatments are not fun and the stress is overwhelming. P Farmer, DNP, APRN-CNP.

Two infants in Louisiana recently died of pertussis (also known as whooping cough), as cases continue to rise. According to CDC data, reported cases increased to 35,435 in 2024, up from 7,063 in 2023. Pertussis is a highly contagious infection of the lungs that can cause serious health complications in small children. Vaccination is the best way to prevent it with the DTaP vaccine given at 2 months of age with subsequent doses at 4 months and 6 months, and boosters at 15-18 months and 4-6 years. People in close contact with infants younger than 1 year should get a booster, and pregnant people should get the vaccine during the third trimester. Learn more in AAP News: https://publications.aap.org/aapnews/news/31750

03/04/2025

Sounds like it was a false alarm. Infomation is still good to have available. No matter your choice, knowledge is power.

The district said a staffer was at Wayside Elementary School Monday before testing positive Tuesday. But the Oklahoma State Department of Health said it's not measles.

03/04/2025

This certainly concerning. Children should have MMR at 1 year and 4 years of age.

02/26/2025

There has been much discussion on the measles outbreak in Texas and now in New Mexico. Only about 5 out of 120+ cases are confirmed to have been vaccinated. The vaccine works. The MMR does NOT cause autism. The vaccine is routinely given at 1 year and 4 years of age. If you have any questions, talk to us.

02/26/2025

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02/18/2025

Due to weather, the office is closed for the rest of today. We will be closed all day on Wednesday, 2/18/25.