Pediatric Care
We believe there is always a way to make your child’s life healthier, happier, and better all around. Your family’s relationship with Your Concierge MD means there is always someone in your corner to guide decisions about your child’s healthcare and wellness journey to adulthood. Whether they are getting preventive care, a referral to a specialist, or diagnosis and treatment for a childhood illness, it is essential to have a dedicated pediatrician who makes your child their top priority.
Children are more than just smaller versions of adults, especially when it comes to their healthcare. These young patients are different from adults anatomically, physically, psychologically, socially, and developmentally, so children require a different approach to healthcare.
Your Concierge MD Offers Pediatric Care in New Albany
Pediatric care is a medical specialty that focuses on the health, development, and medical care of infants, toddlers, children and adolescents from birth to the age of 18. Pediatric teams offer a spectrum of health services that range from preventive health care to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic conditions that affect children. Pediatricians are doctors who have undergone special training to provide these medical services to children.
Pediatric Services in New Albany
Back-to-School Physicals
Every state has different requirements when it comes to back-to-school physicals, and this can be confusing for parents who are already busy trying to get their kids ready for another school year. Each state has different vaccination requirements, for example, and all offer specific exemptions. Fortunately, Your Concierge MD knows exactly what is required for back-to-school physicals in New Albany, Ohio, and can provide the services your child needs for a happy, productive year.
Sports Physicals
Also known as a pre-participation physical evaluation (PPE), a sports physical ensures that your child is healthy enough to participate in sports. While some sports or schools do not require a sports physical, it is always a good idea for any child who participates in sports. Your pediatrician can help your child deal with health problems that might interfere with their ability to participate in sports. If your child has frequent asthma attacks while exercising, for example, your pediatrician can adjust their medication to help them breathe more easily when they run. Your child’s doctor may also offer training tips or recommend exercises to help your child avoid sports injuries.
Immunizations
Immunizations are a hot topic these days, and are often misunderstood. Getting your child immunized is the best way to protect them from contracting and spreading harmful diseases, but many parents are concerned about the safety of the vaccinations. At Your Concierge MD, our pediatricians can provide information about immunizations and help you determine which vaccinations are right for your child.
Growth & Development Monitoring
At Your Concierge MD, one of the most common questions we hear is, “Is my child developing normally?”
Children reach milestones in how they speak, play, learn, move and act as they grow and develop. Some of the most significant milestones are baby’s first steps, their first words, smiling, and waving bye-bye. Even adolescents celebrate milestones, such as going through puberty and increased independence.
While most children reach most milestones at specific ages, every child is different – some healthy children will reach certain milestones a little earlier or a little later compared to other kids. Your pediatrician can help determine if your child is developing at a normal pace.
Diagnosis & Treatment of Diseases
Children can develop diseases that adults do not – and kids can also develop some of the same conditions as adults. Many of the diseases that children get can last through adulthood. Pediatricians diagnose, treat and manage diseases, such as:
- Common Cold, Influenza
- Ear Infections
- Bronchitis
- RSV
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- Gastroenteritis
- Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
- Allergies
- Asthma
- Stomach Aches
- Diarrhea
Well-Baby Checkups
A well-baby checkup is different from other visits for illness or injury – this special visit to your pediatrician ensures that your baby is healthy and developing normally. The well-baby checkup gives your pediatrician an opportunity to look for problems in their earliest stages, when they are easiest and most effective to treat. Babies should go to the doctor about 6 times before their first birthday, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The first well-baby visit should happen within 2 to 3 days after the baby comes home from the hospital, when the baby is about 3 to 5 days old. For more information on finding a doctor for children in New Albany, contact Your Concierge MD. Our team of pediatric professionals has the training, experience and dedication your family needs for a healthy, happy life.
