Exhibit 99.2


              Certification Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63
                      Of Title 18 of the United States Code


         I, Karl B. Wagner, the Chief Financial Officer of Pediatrix Medical
Group, Inc. hereby certify that (i) the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended June 30, 2002 fully complies with the requirements of
Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and (ii) the
information contained in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly
period ended June 30, 2002 fairly presents, in all material respects, the
financial condition and results of operations of Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.



/s/ Karl B. Wagner
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Karl B. Wagner
Chief Financial Officer
August 14, 2002