Pediatric Care

Our team of dedicated providers is committed to providing comprehensive pediatric care. With specialists in both family and internal medicine, we recommend consulting with your provider to find the best fit for your child's specific needs before making an appointment.

As children grow, regular visits to a pediatric provider become increasingly important. Our pediatric services are designed to promote health and prevent illness, tailored to the unique needs of children at different developmental stages. By prioritizing these visits, you can help ensure your child stays healthy and receives the highest quality of care. 

As children age (6+), you may consider transitioning from a pediatrician to a family medicine provider for your entire family. This continuity of care could help the provider get to know your entire family and offer more wholistic care.

Annual Well Visits

Annual check-ups are essential for your child(ren) and should occur at least once a year to help maintain your child's health and well-being.

• Pediatricians evaluate overall health during these visits.
• Vital signs, including heart rate and blood pressure, are monitored.
• A comprehensive head-to-toe examination is conducted.
• Height and weight measurements ensure proper physical development.
• Major systems, such as respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous, and gastrointestinal are assessed.
• Potential health issues are identified through thorough evaluations.
• Routine blood tests may be performed to check for conditions like anemia and high cholesterol.
• Screening for lead poisoning and nutritional disorders is also included.

Sick Visits

Because kids are in school with lots of other kids and germs, getting sick is very common in children. Our pediatric physicians leave room in our day for unexpected sick and urgent care visits for the convenience of our patients. We can help treat

• Common cold
• Flu
• Ear or upper respiratory infections
• Rashes
• Bumps and bruises

Disease/Condition Management

We specialize in educating parents and kids about their conditions, medications and how to best manage their health.

Our pediatricians can help children manage 

• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

Screenings

We can perform vision, hearing and scoliosis tests any time throughout the year or during an annual well exam 

Immunizations

Our pediatric physicians can provide most immunizations throughout the year:

• Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR)
• Varicella
• Polio
• Human papilloma virus (HPV)
• Tetanus
• Hepatitis
• Meningococcal
• Influenza vaccines, just before flu season, which begins in October

Adolescent Medicine

The shift from childhood to adolescence, usually happening between ages 9 and 18, brings about major physical changes that can be confusing for both teens and their families. This stage is heavily influenced by the hormonal changes of puberty, resulting in visible transformations. Seeking advice from family medicine practitioners who focus can be incredibly helpful. It's important to foster an environment where teenagers feel at ease discussing their worries, ensuring they have access to reliable health information from their primary care providers.

 By embracing a family-centered approach to adolescent care, we help make the transition to adulthood smoother and more enjoyable for everyone. Specialized care not only aids in preventing health issues but also promotes a culture of wellness and proactive health management. This is a great chance for parents to instill the importance of good health habits in children, teaching them to prevent problems before they arise, laying the groundwork for lifelong wellness.

Common Medical Concerns Addressed in Adolescent Medicine

The most common health-related issues and conditions that adolescents face include:

• Puberty
• Menstruation
• Skin conditions, such as acne
• Social and emotional issues
• Adolescent depression
• Stress and anxiety
• Sexuality/birth control
• Sexually transmitted infections
• Eating disorders
• Vaccines
• Scoliosis screenings