Dr. Alexandra Kostur is a board-certified pediatrician with nearly a decade of pediatric experience in general office pediatrics and emergency pediatrics. Dr. Kostur is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and completed her pediatric residency in 2003 at one of the nation's top-ranked children's hospitals,Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center. http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/subscribe/ped-insights/07-08/rankings.htm She has several years of experience working as a pediatrician in one of the busiest children's emergency rooms in the country and at a well-respected private pediatric practice. Dr. Kostur earned her M.D. from Loyola University of Chicago in 2000 and completed undergraduate studies at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL . Dr. Kostur is affiliated with and an active staff member at Baptist Hospital/Wolfon's Childrens Hospital, and Baptist South Medical Center.
In 2008, after relocating from Cincinnati, Dr. Kostur started her own practice - Jacksonville Kids Pediatrics. Dr. Kostur resides in Jacksonville with her husband, Dr. Michael Petr, and their two young children, Michael, age 5, and Eva, age 2.
Dr. Kostur emphasizes the importance of keeping her patients safe and healthy. She is a strong advocate for public education on the prevention of childhood injuries. Dr. Alex has been a featured television guest on several Jacksonville local TV news stations, most recently speaking on choking hazards and hot dog safety on Channel 4 as well as Halloween Safety on the Channel 4 and Channel 47 morning shows in October 2008. Check out Dr. Kostur's recently published editorial on newborn care posted on the premiere edition of Jacksonville's Expectant Mother's Guide online at http://www.expectantmothersguide.com/library/jacksonville/babys-first-days.htm
The general patient information contained in this website does not replace the medical advice given by your physician. Only non-urgent questions should be submitted via this website. Urgent visits and requests should be phoned to the Jacksonville Kids Pediatrics office staff. Urgent after-hours questions should be directed to the physician on call through our main office number. If you have a life-threatening emergeny, call 911. If you have any other serious emergency and our office is closed, proceed immediately to the closest emergency room.
Dr. Alexandra Kostur is a board-certified pediatrician with nearly a decade of pediatric experience in general office pediatrics and emergency pediatrics. Dr. Kostur is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and completed her pediatric residency in 2003 at one of the nation's top-ranked children's hospitals,Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center. 
