Good health and well-being are vital in the growth and development of children. At Avera, our pediatricians, doctors specially trained to treat children, bring specialized expertise to the care and treatment of children from birth through adolescence. Avera offers pediatric care in multiple settings and locations.
Pediatrician or Family Medicine?
Wondering which type of provider is best for your child? Whether you choose a pediatrician or a family medicine provider, you're in good hands, as they'll both offer great care to your child and guidance to any parent. They can also both help you navigate the health care system when you need a referral to specialty care and other treatments. However, no referral is necessary to schedule an appointment to see a pediatric specialist.
What to Expect at a Child Wellness Checkup
When you bring your child in for a checkup with a family medicine provider or pediatrician, a typical wellness appointment includes:
- Check overall physical and behavioral health.
- Ensure they are meeting all developmental milestones.
- Listen to your concerns as parents.
- Provide reassurance and answers to your questions.
- Cover immunizations to protect kids against common diseases.
See Child Immunizations
Pediatric Specialties
Child care specialists will take part in care when a more complex medical situation arises. Avera pediatric specialty areas include:
- Behavioral health
- Cardiac care including cardiac catheterization
- Critical care
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- Hospital medicine
- Infectious disease
- Maternal fetal medicine
- Neonatal intensive care
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Orthopedics and sports medicine
- Pediatric trauma care
- Primary care
- Pulmonology and sleep medicine
- Surgery
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