Peterborough, ON

Refer a Patient Dr Ukpeh

Planet KidsPediatrics

Welcome to our clinic · Peterborough, Ontario

Exceptional Pediatric Care, Built Around Your Child.

Book an Appointment Refer a Patient

Planet Kids Pediatrics combines experienced medical care, trusted health education and a welcoming environment to help children thrive from infancy through adolescence.

Serving families across Peterborough and the Kawarthas.

Welcome to Planet Kids Pediatrics

More than a doctor's visit.

We practise child-centred, evidence-based medicine and we take the time to explain it. Our aim is to be a health resource families return to throughout their child's development, for prevention, for reassurance, and for the harder conversations too.

Portrait of Dr Ukpeh, pediatrician

Meet the Doctor

Dr Ukpeh

A pediatrician focused on clear communication, prevention and long-term relationships with families, and on making medicine feel calmer for children.

Meet Dr Ukpeh His books

Explore Planet Kids

Step inside our themed rooms

A fire truck, an ocean full of whales and a bright rolling train. Have a look around our three themed rooms with your child before the appointment.

Fire Truck Room

Fire Truck Room

Climb aboard. Check-ups feel a lot braver from the driver's seat.

Ocean Room

Ocean Room

A pink submarine, a friendly whale and a crab waving from the coral.

Train Room

Train Room

Two friendly engines, a red bus and sheep grazing by the tracks.

Explore Our Rooms Your Visit

Care for every stage

(a)

For Parents

Clear answers, from newborn care to the teen years.

For Kids

Friendly lessons on how their body really works.

For Doctors

Referral guidelines and a dedicated referral team.

From Dr. Henry

Pediatric Update4 min

The new RSV season: what actually changed for families

From Dr. Henry6 min

Screens in the school years: a practical, calm playbook

Health Library5 min

Feeding through a fussy phase, without the battles

What parents say

Testimonial placeholder. Real parent testimonials will appear here once families have given written permission.

Awaiting consented submissions

What kids say

"Was Dr. Henry friendly? Did he explain things? Did you feel less scared?"

See kids’ reviews

Travelling in

Visiting Us From Outside Peterborough?

Planning notes for families travelling in: records checklists, transit and parking, nearby hotels, and how to prepare your child for the visit.

Travelling In From Outside the County?

Find us downtown

Address

272 Charlotte Street, Suite 304

Hours

Monday to Friday · 9:00 – 16:00

Parking

Parking on site

Transit

Peterborough Transit stop a short walk away