ABOUT US Pediatric Associates of Ocala a family oriented practice

Pediatric Associates of Ocala is a family-oriented pediatric practice providing comprehensive medical care to newborns through adolescents. Our mission is to promote both the physical and mental well-being of all children.

Pediatric Associates has been proudly serving the families of Ocala and Marion County for over 25 years since Dr. Bruce Kraut founded the practice in 1995. Dr. Stephanie Harrell, Dr. Amy Johnson, Dr. Edythe Park, Dr. Laura Brookshire, Erin Clymer, APRN, Bobbie Runnels, APRN and Toni Evelyn, APRN now make Pediatric Associates of Ocala the friendly, professional practice it is today!

We are a medical family of board-certified pediatricians, nurses, and staff members, all of whom are dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare to your child.

At Pediatric Associates of Ocala, we understand that choosing a pediatrician is a very important decision for both you and your child; and we pride ourselves in paying close attention to your child’s needs. We believe there is no greater job than to care for and nurture our community’s children and we look forward to the opportunity to help your child grow from infancy to adulthood.

Dr. Stephanie Harrell, MD, Physician at Pediatric Associates of Ocala

Stephanie Shealy Harrell, M.D.

is a board certified pediatrician who was born and raised in Ocala. She attended Florida State University for her undergraduate studies, and then received her MD from University of Miami School of Medicine. She finished her Pediatric residency at the University of Florida Shands Hospital. She enjoys spending her time with her husband, Greg, and two children, Walker and Shealy.

Amy Johnson, MD, Physician at Pediatric Associates of Ocala

Amy B. Johnson, M.D.

is a board certified pediatrician who attended Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky, for her undergraduate studies, then received her medical degree from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. She finished her Pediatric residency at the Integrated Pediatric Residency Training Program of the Wright State University School of Medicine on Dayton, Ohio. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Tommy, and her children Zachary, Alex, Bentley, and Camryn.

Edythe Park, MD, Physician at Pediatric Associates of Ocala

Edythe B. Park, M.D.

is a board certified pediatrician who received her undergraduate training at Washington University. She went on to medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern where she received her MD. She finished her Pediatric Residency Training at the University of Florida, Shands Hospital. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Peter, and their children, Naomi , Noah, and Nathanael.

Laura T. Brookshire, D.O.

is a board certified pediatrician who received her medical degree from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL. She then completed her pediatric residency training at PBCGME in West Palm Beach. Dr. Brookshire recently moved to Ocala from her hometown of Bel Air, Maryland with her husband, Brandon and their three sons, Andrew, Austin, and Eli. She enjoys exploring our country’s National Parks, movies, and watching her sons play baseball.

Erin Clymer ARNP cPNP Pediatric Associates of Ocala

Erin Clymer, APRN, cPNP

is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner who was raised in Ocala, FL. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida, and received her Master of Science in Nursing through the University of Florida. She enjoys spending time with her husband, Lee, and their children, Ellie, Austin, and Julia.

Bobbie Runnels, APRN

is a certified pediatric nurse practitioner who was raised in Marion County. She completed her undergraduate degree at Jacksonville University, and received her Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University. She has special interest in adolescent care and has additional training and certification in women’s health. She enjoys spending time with her children Jake, Brent, Griffin, and Carrigan.

Toni Evelyn APRN, Physician at Pediatric Associates of Ocala

Toni E. Evelyn, DNP, APRN

is a Board Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. She completed her undergraduate degree and Doctorate of Nursing Practice at The University of Florida. She has special interest in pain education and sickle cell research, newborn care, behavioral health and attention deficit disorder. She enjoys singing at her local church and spending time with her husband, Robert.