Pediatrics Specialist

What is pediatric care?

Pediatric specialists care for babies, children, and teenagers. They can prevent, evaluate, diagnose, and treat conditions that are common among children. The team members at Seby Medical Center have a compassionate, gentle demeanor that puts kids of all ages at ease.

Which pediatric services are available?

Some of the many pediatric services available at Seby Medical Center include:

• Sick visits
• Wellness checkups
• Urgent care services
• Immunizations
• Diagnostic tests
• School, sports, and work physicals
  
  

The Seby Medical Center providers have many years of experience treating young patients. They offer the latest advances in pediatric care to ensure your child stays as healthy as possible.

When should I schedule pediatric appointments?

Schedule a pediatric visit with Seby Medical Center if your child is due for a wellness checkup, you have questions or concerns about their health, or they experience new or unusual symptoms. 

Examples of symptoms that warrant a sick visit include:

• Sore throat or cough
• Fever
• Migraine
• Asthma or allergy symptoms
• Chronic fatigue
• Minor burns or wounds
• Behavioral problems
• Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea
• Flu-like symptoms
• Depression or anxiety
• Urinary problems
  
  

When in doubt, call Seby Medical Center to find out if you should schedule a sick visit for your baby, child, or teenager.

What happens during pediatric visits?

When your child arrives at Seby Medical Center for a pediatric appointment, a member of the clinical staff assesses their weight and height (and head circumference in babies) to monitor their growth. They also check your child’s temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.

Your Seby Medical Center provider discusses your child’s personal and family medical history. They inquire about their lifestyle, symptoms, medications, behavior, and developmental milestones. They may offer vision and hearing screenings if appropriate for your child’s age.

They perform a physical examination to check your child’s eyes, ears, throat, breathing, heartbeat, and reflexes. Depending on the reason for your visit, your child may have a urine test or a nasal or throat swab. If needed, your doctor may order blood tests, asthma or allergy testing, X-rays, or other imaging procedures.

Which pediatric treatments are available?

If your child has an illness, your pediatric specialist may recommend lifestyle changes, at-home treatments, medications, or dietary supplements. If they have a wound or minor burn, the doctor may do stitches or treat the burn. 

Providers can refer your child to specialists as needed for physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, or other specialty services. 

Seby Medical Center providers offer immunizations, asthma treatments, and prescriptions for medications, if needed. They personalize pediatric treatments to match your child’s specific needs.

If you desire exceptional pediatric care for your child by a highly trained medical team, call the Seby Medical Center office or book an appointment online today.