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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n

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Please take a moment to read our most commonly asked questions. We\u2019re always available to answer your questions and encourage you to contact our office if you have a question that is not answered below.<\/p>\n

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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, teens and young adults, and the majority of pediatricians are certified by the American Board of Pediatrics after passing a comprehensive exam.<\/p>\n

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 with issues such as growth and development, safety and prevention, nutrition, and emotional wellness to foster a lifetime of good health.<\/p>\n

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Yes, in fact, we encourage parents-to-be to visit our office before your baby is born. Click here<\/a> to learn about our prenatal information meetings. This is a great way to get acquainted with our office and our doctors. During this visit, we will answer any questions that you have about our practice or your new child.<\/p>\n

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Your child should not only see the pediatrician for an illness. It is also important to schedule well-child-care exams regularly, beginning in infancy. Also called well-care visits or checkups, these routine examinations provide the best opportunity for the doctor to observe the progress of your child\u2019s physical and mental growth and development; to counsel and teach parents; to detect problems through screening tests; to provide immunizations, and to get to know one another. Well-care visits are strongly recommended as part of preventive pediatric care.<\/p>\n

Well-child visits are also a good time for parents to raise questions and concerns about a child\u2019s development, behavior, nutrition, safety and overall well-being.<\/p>\n

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends this schedule for routine well-care visits:<\/p>\n