FAQs

Yes, we are welcoming new patients to our practice! We accept most major insurances as well as OHP. Please check with your insurance provider to make sure we are in network for you.

Before scheduling an appointment with our pediatric office, please ensure all healthcare records are shared with us. This helps us facilitate a seamless transition and deliver the highest standard of care tailored to your child’s needs. Medical records give us valuable insight into your child's medical history, past treatments, and ongoing health needs.

Our office is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Our office is closed on all major Holidays.  Friday afternoons are dedicated to immunization visits. As our schedule is subject to change, please call to confirm office hours.

To make an appointment with us, you can call the office to schedule or send an appointment request through our patient portal. To ensure the best use of time, for both our clinicians and patients, all of our office visits are by appointment only. We do have same day urgent appointments available.

We accept most major medical insurance plans as well as OHP. Please check with your insurance provider to make sure we are in network for you. If you have further questions please contact our office.

We use a dedicated pediatric nursing triage service that is available after office hours to provide urgent care advice. Call our office and follow the instructions to reach this service.

We also encourage you to check https://www.healthychildren.org,  before calling for after-hours urgent care. 

For non-urgent matters, mild illness, scheduling appointments, or refilling medications, please call during regular office hours. 

IN THE EVENT OF A LIFE THREATENING EMERGENCY, CALL 911.

A pediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in the care of children. Pediatricians have undergone special training in the health and illnesses of infants, children, teens, and young adults, and are certified by the American Board of Pediatrics after passing a comprehensive exam.

Pediatricians provide preventive health care for children in good health and medical care for children who are acutely or chronically ill. 

They also provide parents with support and advice on concerns such as growth and development, safety and prevention, nutrition, and emotional wellness to foster a lifetime of good health.

Our routine well-child visits schedule follows the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, which recommends that patients be seen within 2-3 days of discharge from the hospital, at 2 weeks of age and then at the ages of 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15 and 18 months. Then again at age 2, 2 1/2 and age 3. After age 3 they should be seen once a year.

Immunizations are vital shots given to children at various ages to protect them from serious and potentially fatal childhood diseases. Ensuring your child receives these immunizations on schedule is the best way to safeguard their health. The American Academy of Pediatrics reports that vaccinations have decreased infections from vaccine-preventable diseases by over 90%. 

If you have any concerns about vaccinations, feel free to contact our office. We're here to help!

To help protect your child from many serious infectious diseases, we follow the immunization schedule recommended by The American Academy of Pediatrics. The Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule can be found at https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-Immunization-Schedule. Please discuss your immunization questions and concerns with you doctor.

For non-urgent referrals: After discussing your concerns with your Pediatrician a referral will be initiated and submitted directly to the specialist's office within 7 business days. Please schedule your appointment with the specialist as soon as possible once they reach out to you to schedule.

For urgent referrals: When your Pediatrician determines that you need an urgent referral, your referral will be initiated immediately. You will soon hear from the referred  facilty to get scheduled.

You will receive a call as soon as possible with any lab results that require urgent attention. Other  lab results will be addressed promptly by the provider.

For medication refills, please start by calling your pharmacy. If there are no refills available, ask for the prescription to be refilled and the pharmacy will reach out to us to refill. Please allow up to 3 business days for it to be refilled. We are dedicated to ensuring your child’s medications are available when needed.

Yes, we promote breastfeeding. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding babies for the first six to twelve months. Breastfeeding helps defend children against infections, prevents allergies, and protects against many chronic conditions. 

While experts believe that breast milk is the best nutritional choice for infants, breastfeeding may not be possible for all women. Some women have specific considerations that impede breastfeeding. In these cases, an iron-fortified, milk-based infant formula is a good alternative. 

We will gladly discuss your diet and feeding concerns at your child's well-care visit.

Yes, in fact we strongly encourage a free pre-delivery consultation. This is a great way to get acquainted with our office and our pediatrician. Visit our expecting parents page for more information.

We recommend that your newborn be seen in our office 2-3 days after discharge from the hospital. Our staff understands the importance of this first visit and will make every effort to schedule this visit promptly.