Dr. Aung Chan in Baltimore: General Pediatrics with Extended Hours in Canton
Dr. Aung Chan runs a general pediatrics practice in Canton that accepts most major Maryland and national insurance plans and offers evening appointments on weekdays, a feature many Baltimore pediatricians do not advertise prominently.
What the practice actually is
Aung Chan, MD, operates a full-service pediatric primary care practice serving newborns through adolescents. The practice handles routine well-child visits, immunizations, acute care for ear infections and respiratory illness, behavioral screening, developmental assessment, and chronic disease management. The office is located in Canton, making it accessible from Federal Hill, Harbor East, and Fells Point without requiring parents to travel to the northwestern or northern suburbs where much of Baltimore's pediatric capacity clusters.
Services and insurance coverage
The practice provides preventive care aligned with American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, including newborn screening, infant feeding consultation, and developmental milestone tracking. Acute visits for illness are available same-week in most cases. Behavioral health screening using validated tools is routine at well visits. Vaccination services include the full childhood immunization schedule plus catch-up protocols for under-immunized children.
Dr. Chan accepts Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicaid (Maryland Healthy Steps), CareFirst, and several other regional plans. Coverage and out-of-pocket responsibility depend on your specific policy. Call the office to confirm before your first appointment if you carry a plan not listed on the website.
Office visits typically cost between $150 and $250 for self-pay or high-deductible plans, depending on visit type (well-child vs. acute). Verify current fees with the office; pediatric billing varies widely by payor and season.
Comparison to other Baltimore pediatricians
Baltimore pediatric practices fall into three categories: large academic affiliates like Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland Medical Center departments of pediatrics, which often have long wait times for new patients; independent solo or small-group practices scattered through the city; and urgent-care hybrid models that overlap with pediatric acute care.
Dr. Chan's practice differs from academic pediatrics in that there is no training component and new-patient availability is typically faster (2 to 4 weeks rather than 3 to 6 months). Compared to independent practices elsewhere in Baltimore, the evening hours (open until 6:30 p.m. or later on several weekdays) are a practical advantage for working parents; many Canton-area competitors close by 5 p.m. The Canton location avoids the travel distance required by practices concentrated in Hampden, Roland Park, or Columbia. For families who need acute care but prefer a known pediatrician over a walk-in urgent-care clinic, having an established relationship with Dr. Chan's office offers more continuity.
If you need urgent care outside office hours, that is not handled here; Baltimore has freestanding pediatric urgent-care options in Canton (Baltimore Pediatric Care) and South Baltimore that accept walk-ins, though they do not replace your primary relationship.
Who it suits and who it does not suit
This practice works well for families with stable insurance, a preference for one pediatrician over time, and work schedules that align with office hours. Parents seeking same-day sick visits on a walk-in basis will need a supplementary urgent-care plan. Families with complex medical needs (cystic fibrosis, cancer, complex cardiac disease) or children with intensive behavioral health needs may be better served by academic pediatric programs with multispecialty teams on-site, though Dr. Chan can coordinate referrals.
What the first visit involves
New-patient visits typically last 45 minutes to an hour. Bring insurance cards, photo ID, immunization records if the child has been seen elsewhere, and any school or prior medical history. Dr. Chan reviews developmental and family history, performs a full physical exam, and addresses immediate questions. If your child is newborn, feeding questions (breast or formula) and sleep safety are usually covered. Schedule at least 2 to 3 weeks ahead for a well-visit appointment; sick visits may be accommodated sooner.
Hours, parking, and logistics
The practice operates Monday through Friday, with evening hours until 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. Saturday hours are available on a limited basis; confirm the current schedule by phone. Parking is on-site or street parking in Canton. The office is near the Canton square but not directly on main thoroughfares, so allow 5 to 10 extra minutes if you are driving from surrounding neighborhoods. No public transit stop is immediately adjacent, making car access practical.
Dr. Chan's practice fills a gap for Canton and waterfront Baltimore families who need pediatric primary care without the wait times of major hospital systems or the transaction-oriented feel of urgent-care clinics.
