Pediatricians are medical doctors who specialize in the care of children up to age 18. In medical school, they complete comprehensive studies of all medical fields including anatomy, physiology, psychiatry, neurology, cardiology, and emergency medicine, and they undergo clinical rotations in a hospital where they learn about different areas of medicine. After medical school, a
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Preparing for a Pediatric Same-Day Appointment
If your child is having symptoms of an illness, no sweeter words may be spoken than “the doctor offers same-day appointments.” Same-day appointments get children to see their pediatricians fast when they need them the most. Patients who are able to get same-day appointments with a pediatrician may experience different emotions. First, there is a
Read MoreChoosing The Best Pediatrician for Your Kid
When it comes to choosing the best pediatrician for your child, there are a few things you need to consider, as this is a healthcare relationship that you and your child will have for many years of their childhood. Let’s talk about what to look for in a pediatrician and where you can find the
Read More4 Tips for Getting Your Child a Same-Day Pediatric Appointment
When your child is ill, you want expedient, compassionate medical care. However, you know that you may not be able to get an appointment with your pediatrician that day. Rather than resorting to going to the nearest emergency room for a relatively minor issue, consider these tips when getting a pediatrician appointment quickly for your
Read MoreTips on Finding the Right Pediatric and Adolescent Care
As a parent, you want your child to be healthy in every way. You want to give your child what the child needs in order to be happy and to reach their potential. Toward that goal, one of the best things you can do for your child is to choose the right pediatrician. Let’s go
Read MoreServices We Offer Here at Our Pediatric and Adolescent Center
Being a parent is possibly the most challenging—and yet the most rewarding—job anyone can embrace. It entails a lot of responsibilities, among which is to constantly ensure a child enjoys an optimal state of health and grows up to be a happy and successful adult. Here at Northwoods Pediatric Center in The Woodlands and Spring,
Read MoreIs It Time To Visit A Pediatric Clinic? Warning Signs
A pediatric clinic is not exactly the happiest place on earth for a child. It’s a common scenario to find yourself dealing with a crying or screaming child. However, as much as you’d rather not deal with your child crying, there are times when visiting the local pediatrician is necessary. It is crucial that we
Read MoreWhat You Need to Know About Pediatric Healthcare
As a parent, you already know that a pediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in treating children, from birth all the way to adulthood. Serving as a primary care physician for your child, this doctor performs regular health and wellness checkups, diagnoses and treats a wide range of general health conditions, administers the right
Read MoreWhat to Expect at Your Child’s First Appointment to the Pediatrician
Whether you are waddling through the final weeks of your pregnancy or have just given birth, you likely agree that nothing is more exciting than anticipating your baby’s firsts: first smile, first coo, and first time meeting your family, and more. Keep in mind though that there’s one more “first” that is central to ensuring
Read MoreWays to Help Your Child Have a Successful Sports Physical
Sports are a great way for your child to keep fit, socialize, and learn how to be part of a team and work with other people toward a shared goal. In order to ensure that an athlete is healthy enough to participate in a sport, it is necessary for the person to have a sports
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