About Kids Kare

Kids Kare Pediatrics was built on a simple belief: every child deserves to be known fully, so they can be cared for authentically. Dr. Christopher Climaco founded the practice in Cookeville, Tennessee, with a commitment to personalized, relationship-first care that has defined the practice ever since.

Over the years, Kids Kare has become the kind of practice families don't leave. Parents who came as children are now bringing their own kids. Families drive 30 minutes, sometimes more, because they trust the team here. That kind of loyalty isn't built overnight. It's built visit by visit, year by year, through providers who listen and staff who remember your name.

Today, our team includes board-certified pediatricians and experienced nurse practitioners serving patients from birth through age 21. We've earned NCQA recognition as a Patient-Centered Medical Home, a standard that reflects how seriously we take whole-child, coordinated care. And as we've grown, one thing has stayed the same: your child is never just an appointment on our books.