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Lauren Healy Scarpaci

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  • 722 Yorklyn Rd # 100, Hockessin, DE 19707
  • Pediatricians
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Best all-around if you want simple onboarding and quick matching.
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About Lauren Healy Scarpaci

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About Lauren Healy Scarpaci

Dr. Lauren Healy Scarpaci, a board certified pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, is a native of Wilmington, DE. A graduate of Archmere Academy and Boston College, she completed her medical school at Thomas Jefferson Medical College and pediatric residency at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Healy has been part of the Hockessin practice since 2000 and enjoys jogging and weekends at the beach. Her husband and three daughters keep her busy at home.

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Online therapy is ideal if you:
  • have a busy or changing schedule,
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9:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Tuesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Wednesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Thursday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm

  • Friday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • Saturday

    Closed all day

  • Sunday

    Closed all day

  • Local time

    02/18/2026 2:19 pm

Languages

  • English

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Contact Phone number is (302) 235-1188.
https://firststatepediatrics.com

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