Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Pediatric Clinic — Newborn to 18 Years

General Care

1. What ages do your pediatricians treat?

We provide comprehensive medical care for children from birth through 18 years old, including newborns, infants, children, and adolescents.

2. How often should my child have a check-up?

Routine well-child visits are recommended at regular intervals: newborn, 2–5 days after birth, 1 month, 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24, 30 months, and then once a year from age 3 through 18.

3. What should I bring to my child’s first appointment?

Please bring your child’s insurance card, photo ID, any previous medical records or vaccine history, a list of medications, and any questions or concerns you’d like to discuss.

4. How do I choose the right pediatrician for my child?

Look for a provider who makes you feel comfortable, listens well, explains things clearly, and respects your family’s needs.

5. Do you offer same-day sick appointments?

Yes. We reserve openings each day for urgent visits such as fever, sore throat, ear pain, rashes, or other symptoms.

Adolescent Care

6. Do you treat teens and pre-teens?

Yes—we provide comprehensive care for adolescents, including physicals, mental health support, sports clearance, and confidential care when appropriate.

7. What screenings do adolescents need?

Teens are screened for mental health, vision, hearing, growth, nutrition, and age-appropriate vaccines such as HPV and meningococcal.

8. How do you handle private or sensitive teen health concerns?

We respect teen confidentiality as allowed by state laws while keeping parents involved in their child’s health and safety.

Office Policies & Logistics

9. Do you accept my insurance plan?

We accept most major insurance plans.

Insurance accepted:

Blue Cross and Blue Shield, All Kids, Medicaid, Tricare, United Health Care, Aetna, Cigna, Priority Health, Premier Access, UMR, Surest, Meritain Health

Please call our office to confirm coverage before your visit.