Expert Pediatric Care for Your Child

• Well-child physical exams at Tots and Teens Pediatrics are complete health exam within a "medical home" environment. Your child’s pediatrician is committed to ensuring all children can stay healthy. The exam helps detect medical issues before serious complications arise. Your child’s provider also makes sure they are growing and developing appropriately. 
• How often should I schedule a well-child exam?
• The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends scheduling well-child exams when  your child is: Newborn, 2 weeks, 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 24 months, 30 months, 3 year old and annually after that. 
• Your provider may suggest more frequent visits if your child has a medical condition requiring routine monitoring.
• What happens during well-child exams?
• Providers at TTPeds educate you about your baby, child, or teen, and what to expect between visits. When you arrive at an exam, your pediatric specialist weighs your child and measures their height (and head circumference in babies). They check your child’s temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs.
• Your provider uses a special chart to track your child’s growth over time. They ask questions about your child’s development, behavior, and signs or symptoms of diseases and illnesses, as well as family medical history. Your provider completes a comprehensive physical exam by evaluating your child’s eyes, ears, nose, throat, breathing, heart rate, abdomen, limbs, and genitals.
• They may check their speech, vision, or hearing and use blood tests to detect certain medical problems. Tots and Teens Pediatrics providers also offer vaccinations during exams.
• Will my child require treatment?
• Attending an exam doesn’t mean your child will require treatment. However, if they are ill, have an acute or chronic disease, or exhibit delays in growth or development; your provider can treat their condition or refer to a colleague for additional management. Suggestions, such as a speech therapist, occupational therapist, physical therapist, cardiology, nephrology, endocrinology, etc. as  necessary. 

At Tots and Teens Pediatrics, we try to accomodate same day sick and/or problem visits. 

The visit will typically start with your child's vital signs, including temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure, being measured. They may also measure your child's weight and height. These measurements provide essential information about your child's health and can help identify any abnormalities. 

Your pediatrician will ask detailed questions about your child's symptoms, including when they started, how they have progressed, and any other relevant information. 

Be sure to mention any recent exposures to illness, changes in behavior, or unusual symptoms. Based on the examination and information provided, your pediatrician will diagnose the illness. This may involve identifying common conditions like colds, flu, ear infections, or gastrointestinal issues. In some cases, additional tests, such as throat swabs, nasal swabs, blood test may be needed for diagnosing. 

Sports Physicals: Preparing Kids for a Season of Success

Academy of Pediatrics recommendation are for Sports physicals need to be completed within 6 weeks of sports beginning. Not all insurance companies will pay for sports physical, if yours does not cover, you will be charged $30.

Our sports physicals are designed to assess your child’s overall health and fitness level, identifying any potential risks that might interfere with safe participation in sports. During the examination, our skilled pediatric team evaluates essential aspects of your child’s health, including:

• Medical History Review: Assessing family and personal medical history to identify conditions that may impact sports performance or require specific attention.
• Vital Signs & Basic Health Check: Checking height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, visual acuity and general health indicators.
• Joint & Muscle Evaluation: Ensuring mobility, flexibility, and strength to reduce injury risks.
• Cardiovascular and Respiratory Checks: Monitoring heart and lung health to support      peak athletic performance.

Mental Health appointments are available with Dr. Feld, regarding attention deficit, anxiety, depression, challenging behaviors, school performance, neuroatypical behaviors, and sleep difficulty. 

We accept most insurance plans, including Medicaid and Private Health Insurance. However, we do not accept Marketplace Insurances including Ambetter.