General Pediatrics
What Does Your Pediatrician Do?
Your pediatrician will see your child many times from birth to age 2 and annually for "Well-Child Visits" thereafter. Your pediatrician is also the first person to call whenever your child is sick. In caring for your child, a pediatrician will:
- Do physical exams
- Give your child recommended immunizations
- Make sure your child is meeting developmental milestones in growth, behavior, and skills
- Diagnose and treat your child’s illnesses, infections, injuries, and other health problems
- Give you information about your child’s health, safety, nutrition, and fitness needs
- Answer your questions about your child’s growth and development
- Refer to and collaborate with specialists should your child need care beyond the pediatrician’s expertise
Why Do You Need a Pediatrician?
Children aren’t just little adults. They have unique needs that are best served by those trained to understand them.
- Pediatricians have specialized training in the physical, emotional, and behavioral needs of children.
- Pediatricians only see children, so they have a broad experience recognizing and treating childhood illnesses.
- If your child was born early or has a health condition that needs close monitoring, a pediatrician is the best qualified to manage specialized care.
