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Children's Physicians – Council Bluffs clinic

Children's Physicians – Council Bluffs

Pediatrics • Council Bluffs, IA • Since 1948 • 1 location locations

4.0/5(160 reviews)

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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information

About

Children’s Nebraska is a nonprofit pediatric hospital and medical center based in Omaha, Nebraska, founded in 1948. It operates the region’s only freestanding pediatric health system, offering primary care and more than 50 pediatric specialty services across a five-state region. Headquarters and multiple offices are in Omaha, with additional clinics in Lincoln and nearby areas. They provide care through a large network of physicians and staff, and maintain contact options (main phone line 800-833-3100; general inquiries via webmaster@childrensomaha.org). Notably, there are no explicit Council Bluffs locations listed among their offices.

Services Offered

  • well-check appointments for all ages
  • sick visits
  • school or sports physicals
  • urgent care
  • primary care
  • diagnostic assessment
  • psychological evaluation
  • treatment for behavioral health
  • X-ray imaging
  • same-day sick visits
  • same-day appointments seven days a week
  • use Children’s Connect portal/app for scheduling
  • phone scheduling for same-day appointments

Technology & Equipment

  • X-ray imaging
  • Telehealth? (not explicitly stated; external links suggest digital scheduling)

Team

  • Kirstin F. Grahn, MD, MD - Provider
  • Malinda J. Bender, MD, MD - Provider
  • Stanka Madhu Kumar Kankipati, MBBS, MBBS - Provider
  • Nicole D. Villarreal, MD, MD - Provider
  • Megan D. Norris, PA-C, PA-C - Provider

Insurance & Payment

Not published.

book an appointment via phone or portal, Children’s Connect portal/app

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English
  • Telugu

FAQs

What are the hours for Children’s Physicians – Council Bluffs?

Hours: Monday – Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday: Noon to 8:30 p.m.

How can I schedule a same-day appointment?

To schedule a same-day appointment, call the office at 712.352.0405.

How can I book a regular appointment?

To book a regular appointment, use the Children’s Connect portal/app or call the office.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Birdeye: 4 out of 5 stars (159 reviews on Birdeye)
  • Vitals: 2.3 out of 5 stars (1 review on Vitals)

Patients praise

  • Convenient walk-in availability until 10pm
  • Short wait times compared to other locations
  • Friendly and knowledgeable staff

"I absolutely love that Children’s opened a clinic in Council Bluffs. the best thing about it, is that they accept walk-ins till 10pm every night! That is perfect!The receptionists and the nurse practitioners are all super nice and knowledgeable."

- Unilocal Review

"Deceitful billing. My wife answered Villarreals questions during my kids well check and they charged us over $100 extra over the well check. Don't use them unless you want surprise bills that they will not fix. Horrible experience go somewhere else."

- Vitals Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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