Pediatrics
At Apple Ridge Family Medicine, our caring and trusted practitioners provide comprehensive healthcare for children of all ages.
From birth through adolescence, we help your child achieve and maintain optimal health with continuous, preventative care that takes into account his or her individual medical needs. Through routine examinations, nutrition counseling, and immunization, we aim to give your child a healthy start in life.
Continuous & Proactive Care
We recommend routine visits for babies up to 2 years of age, and annual checkups for children 3 years and older (unless special care is required). During each visit, we perform a thorough physical examination to assess and monitor your child’s health and development. We also take the time to address any questions or concerns you may have.
By providing continuous care, we build an intimate and historical understanding of your child’s medical needs. This deep knowledge allows us to diagnosis any health or developmental issues early and to take appropriate actions quickly.
Our Services
Our services include (but are not limited to):
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Preventative well-baby and well-child exams
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Vaccines/Immunizations (Chickenpox, DTaP, Flu, HPV, Influenza, MMR, IPV, etc.)
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Treatment of acute and chronic childhood illnesses (asthma, allergies, diabetes, flu, etc.)
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Administering allergy shots
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Nutrition and dietary counseling (including breastfeeding support)
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School, sport and camp physicals
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Same day sick visits
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Counseling for children of all ages on safety and hygiene
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Counseling for teenagers on the effects of smoking and drug use
When More Care Is Needed
When more care is needed, our practitioners will provide appropriate referrals to an outstanding network of physician specialists and complementary health practitioners.
