PEDIATRICS

Caring for your child from age 13 on

PEDIATRIC SERVICES AT VITALCARE

Pediatric care is different from adult medicine. The smaller body of a child is substantially different physiologically from that of an adult. So, treating children is not like treating a miniature adult. Congenital defects, genetic variance, and developmental issues are of greater concern to pediatricians than physicians treating adults. Our kid-friendly pediatrician provides compassionate, personalized care in a comforting environment for patients 13 plus.

Teen boy at doctor

WHAT DOES YOUR PEDIATRICIAN DO?

A pediatrician will see your child annually for annual check-ups to monitor your child’s overall and physical health, administer vaccinations, prescribe medications, provide guidance and answer questions and track social, physical and emotional development. These visits ensure your child is meeting key developmental markers and addressing any concerns. Your pediatrician is also the first person to call whenever your child is sick.

WHY A PEDIATRICIAN?

Here are some reasons to consider choosing a pediatrician:

  • Pediatricians have specialized training in the physical, emotional, and behavioral needs of children.
  • Pediatricians only see children, so they often have a broader experience recognizing and treating childhood illnesses.

PEDIATRIC SERVICES

Our kid-friendly pediatrician provides compassionate, personalized care in a comforting environment. In addition to caring for your children when they become ill, we are also dedicated to keeping them healthy and active. We recognize the importance of good health for a growing child, and our team of dedicated medical professionals works with your child to ensure he or she lives a healthy and active life. In caring for your child, a pediatrician will:

  • Perform physical exams

  • Administer recommended immunizations

  • Monitor and guide your child through puberty

  • Ensure your child is meeting developmental milestones in growth, behavior and skills.

  • Answer your questions about your child’s growth and development

  • Refer to and collaborate with a specialist should your child become ill and need care beyond the pediatrician’s expertise

Mom and daughter at doctor

WELL-CHILD
VISITS

Regular well-child checks with your pediatrician are essential to understanding your child’s health and assessing their growth and development. Regular well-child visits allow you to build a relationship with a trusted pediatrician and discuss concerns about your child’s sleeping patterns, educational and social development, growth and nutrition, and overall health.

Teen girl at doctor

SICK CHILD
VISITS

At VitalCare Family Practice, we understand that having a sick child can be a stressful experience. Our team is proud to offer same-day sick child visits to swiftly diagnose your child’s illness and develop a customized treatment plan.

WHY VISITING THE PEDIATRICIAN DURING PUBERTY IS IMPORTANT

Puberty is when a child’s body begins to transition into adulthood. It usually happens between ages 8 and 13 in girls and slightly later in boys, often between the ages of 9 to 14 in boys. However, it can occur earlier or later in both girls and boys. It’s caused by changes in hormones that cause the body to reach sexual maturity.

Because of the particularly sensitive and frustrating emotions that come with puberty, in addition to all the bodily changes, it’s important that your child has the support of a trusted medical provider during these years. A pediatrician like VitalCare’s can help answer questions they may not want to ask their parents and provide guidance during this challenging time.

WHEN WILL MY CHILD STOP SEEING A PEDIATRICIAN?

Pediatricians are able to treat your child through age 21 and sometimes even longer. When they are ready, your young adult can simply start seeing one of our providers who specialize in adult primary medicine without leaving our practice—there’s no need to find them a new medical home!