FAQ

The purpose of routine or “well” visits are to examine your child and monitor growth and development. A large part of the routine check-ups are focused on guidance and providing support as your child grows and reaches different milestones in their development. Before each well visit, you will receive an email of what to expect at the visit, so that you can be prepared.

We follow the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) vaccine schedule, and all of out Immunizations are administered at the end of appointments, after a discussion of the benefits and possible side-effects.

We offer same-day sick visits as well as evenings. We also have tele-visit appointments available.

Parents of our practice appreciate the convenience of having access to on-the-spot support in emergency situations. You can directly reach a provider or nurse by phone at any time of the day, night, or weekend.

Schedule an appointment for your child using scheduling link HERE or Contact Us online or by phone.

Call the office to make a phone appointment for later in the day. A doctor or a nurse will call you back at a specified time to discuss your concerns. You can also send us a message on the patient portal with your questions, and a provider will get back to you.

You can register your child today, even if your baby is not yet born.
For newborns, the first appointment is typically scheduled 3-5 days after birth. Give us a call and we will accommodate whatever is needed for your family and new baby.

For older kids, we can schedule a same day sick visit, if needed. For well visits, we encourage families to send their previous medical records prior to scheduling a well visit, so that we have a medical and vaccine history, however our team will work with families who are not able to obtain their previous medical records so that is not a barrier to receiving care.

Breathing heavily while asleep could be caused by a number of factors such as the common cold or allergic rhinitis, although tonsillitis, adenoid hypertrophy, and other sleep-related issues could also play a part. Parents are therefore encouraged to bring their child to a doctor so that an accurate diagnosis and subsequent treatment can be provided as necessary. Do not neglect the issue because it could lead to problems associated with their emotional stability and brain development, including their learning ability and concentration span. This is because not getting enough quality sleep can eventually lead to breathing problems that may result in them not getting enough oxygen throughout the night.

Fever is a sign of illness and a great defense against disease. Your body makes a fever to heat up and kill germs without harming your body.
In medical books, fever is a body temperature equal to or higher than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit. Many pediatricians, however, consider 101 degrees Fahrenheit or higher as the definition of fever once your child is older than 2 months of age.
If your child is less than 2 months old, you should always take her temperature rectally. Otherwise, you can use any method you prefer, just let your doctor know which you used to determine her temperature.

Fever can be a sign of many illnesses. Your child may develop fever with cold viruses, the flu, stomach viruses, pneumonia, sinusitis, meningitis, appendicitis, measles and countless other illnesses. “The trick is knowing how to tell if your child is very ill or just suffering from a simple illness with fever,” says Dr. Kardos.

If your child experiences any of the following, it’s time to see a doctor:

• Any temperature in an infant younger than 8 weeks old that is 100.4 (rectal temp) degrees Fahrenheit or higher needs immediate attention by a healthcare provider, even if your baby appears relatively well
• Any fever that is accompanied by moderate or severe pain, change in mental state (thinking), dehydration (not drinking enough or urinating less than normal), increased effort when breathing, shortness of breath, or a new rash
• A fever that lasts more than three to five days in a row, even if your child appears well
• Recurring fevers

• Also, call the pediatrician if your child’s fever lasts more than two to three days, or anytime you are concerned about fever.

The most efficient way to refill your prescription is to request that refill through the patient portal. That way the staff can communicate with you if there are questions about the medication refill. There are certain medications that fall in the “controlled substance” category. For these medication refills, you will be required to schedule a visit to obtain a new prescription.

The most efficient way to refill your prescription is to request that refill through the patient portal. That way the staff can communicate with you if there are questions about the medication refill. There are certain medications that fall in the “controlled substance” category. For these medication refills, you will be required to schedule a visit to obtain a new prescription.

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