Elizabeth Latimer, MD in Baltimore: Pediatrician Serving Canton and South Baltimore
Elizabeth Latimer, MD is a solo-practice pediatrician based in Canton, providing primary care and sick visits for children from newborn through adolescence to families in South Baltimore and nearby neighborhoods.
What she actually is
Dr. Latimer runs an independent pediatric practice rather than a group clinic or hospital-affiliated network site. She handles routine checkups, vaccinations, developmental screening, acute illness, and care coordination for chronic conditions in children. The practice operates as a direct-referral model, meaning parents can schedule appointments without requiring a referral from a family medicine doctor, and she refers to specialists as needed. Solo practices in Baltimore pediatrics are less common than multispecialty groups at Mercy Medical Center, UM Medical Center, or GBMC, making this practice a choice for families seeking continuity with one provider.
Services and what to expect
Dr. Latimer provides well-child visits at standard pediatric intervals (newborn, 2 weeks, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 2 years, then annually) and sick visits for acute concerns including ear infections, fever, rash, and respiratory symptoms. Vaccination administration follows CDC schedules. She does not perform in-office procedures such as minor suturing or joint aspiration.
Cost basis depends on your insurance. Families with commercial insurance (Aetna, Blue Cross, Cigna, United) typically pay the plan's copay at visit, ranging from $20 to $40 for established patients; the practice bills the insurance carrier directly. Uninsured patients should confirm sliding-scale or cash-pay rates directly with the office. Maryland Medicaid (Medical Assistance) is accepted.
How Dr. Latimer compares to other Baltimore pediatricians
Baltimore has three overlapping patterns for pediatric primary care: independent practitioners like Dr. Latimer, multispecialty group practices, and urgent-care chains.
Multispecialty groups such as Pediatric Associates of Maryland (multiple locations including Canton and Fells Point) offer extended hours and on-call coverage shared among providers, suited to families who value same-day access or cannot work around a single provider's schedule. The trade-off is less continuity; you may see a different doctor at each visit. Solo practices like Dr. Latimer's prioritize relationship and familiarity; the same provider knows your child's history, personality, and family context. Availability is tighter because the practice relies on one schedule.
Urgent care chains (CareFirst Urgent Care, MedExpress) handle acute issues faster and with evening or weekend hours but are not designed for well-child care or ongoing management. They suit parents dealing with a sudden fever or injury outside office hours but not for routine development tracking or complex medical history.
Dr. Latimer is the logical choice if continuity and knowing your pediatrician matter more to you than speed of access or extended hours. Groups are better for families who need flexibility or do not prioritize long-term relationship with a single doctor.
Who this practice suits and who it does not
Dr. Latimer is well matched to families with stable schedules who can plan appointments in advance, living or working near Canton or South Baltimore. Parents of children with chronic conditions (diabetes, asthma, ADHD) often benefit from a solo practitioner's deeper knowledge of the child's medical patterns. Families without a regular medical home and looking for continuous care find value in independent practice.
The practice is a poor fit if you frequently need same-day appointments or evening/weekend hours. If your schedule is unpredictable or you live far from Canton, a larger group with multiple locations and extended hours may serve you better. Families seeking a pediatrician within a hospital system (for integrated specialist referrals or emergency coordination) may prefer a group affiliated with UM Medical Center or Mercy.
First visit and initial appointment
New patients typically need a longer appointment (45 minutes to 1 hour) than established patients. Bring your child's birth records, any prior medical history, current medications, insurance card, and photo ID. Dr. Latimer will take a full medical and family history, perform a physical exam, and discuss developmental milestones, nutrition, sleep, and family goals for care. Vaccination status will be reviewed; catch-up vaccinations may be scheduled at that visit or at a follow-up appointment.
Subsequent visits are 20 to 30 minutes. Well-child visits are typically scheduled 2 to 4 weeks out; sick visits may fill faster depending on season and illness demand.
Hours, parking, and logistics
The office is located in Canton (specific address available by phone or online directory). Hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm; the office is closed weekends and major holidays. Parking is available in the building or nearby street parking; confirmed hours and parking should be verified directly with the practice, as physician practices sometimes shift schedules seasonally.
Dr. Latimer is a small, owner-operated practice embedded in South Baltimore's medical landscape and serves families who prioritize seeing the same pediatrician over multiple visits and who can work around a fixed weekly schedule.
