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How Often Do You Take Your Kids for Their 'Well-child' Check-ups?
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on February 17, 2012
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My pedi recommends annual visits from age 3 to 5, then every other year after that. The receptionist told me I can certainly opt to bring my kids in every year. Is t...
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- We did annual checkups till our son was 11, then we went to every other year.
- I assumed that everyone went annually. I take my kids once a year. I like to check in with the dr, i would not want to wait every other.
- Our insurance pays for one well child visit per year...they do growth check, vaccinations, etc. I usually take advantage of it - our premiums are quite high, so I fig...
6 Year Check-up
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on February 17, 2009
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My son will be 6 soon and I am wondering if a 6 year check-up is neccessary. For how long do they continue to go every year? Thanks!
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- My 6 year had his yearly check up last summer and I still take my older son (he's 12) for annual check ups as well. Well baby/child check ups are not only covered und...
- Go with your gut... my kids have only been to the doctor on rare occassions... like to get their shots and such. If they aren't sick, then they don't need to see a doc...
- My pediatrician wants to see my boys every year through age 8. After that he is ok with every 2 years unless they are showing up sick alot or there is a medical reaso...
Cholesterol Check-up?
Asked by A.P. from New York
on February 18, 2010
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For my son's 5-year old well visit, the doctor does a routine blood test to check cholesterol. I wonder if this is really necessary for a 5-year old healthy boy who wi...
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- Since the Doctor is only going to prescribe a healthy diet if it is high, why not just skip the test and get his recommendations for a healthy diet and start to follow...
- It seems early, but the statistics are really alarming: 1/3 kids born today will develop Type 2 Diabetes. This generation is the first that is expected NOT to live l...
- I refuse to have my son tested. Cholesterol is necessary for growing and the functioning of your body. Your liver produces most of it (as oppose to what is derived f...
After 2Yrs Old-- Are Well Child Check Ups Only Once a Year?
Asked by T.B. from San Diego
on August 18, 2010
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My L.o in 2 1/2 do I need to schedule a well child check up or is it only once a year? after 2?
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- I was told the all of the scheduled well child visits from birth to 2 years were largely based on the shot schedule, after that it was once a year. I delayed many of ...
- My kids did well check up until they hit kindergarten
- Check with your insurance company - most seem to only cover one well visit per year after age 2. But if the child is unwell you take them as often as necesasry and on...
Baby's First Dental Checkup
Asked by R.V. from Chicago
on February 13, 2009
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My work just finished open enrollment for insurance. While it was still going on I called my dentist to see if I should add my son to my dental insurance. He said that...
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- I've heard lots of reports that said they should go to the dentist at 2 for their first check-up. I asked my pediatrician, and he said it's not necessary at that youn...
- I actually just asked my dentist and pediatrician this same question a couple months ago since I had read everywhere that kids should visit the dentist around a year o...
- We either started at 2 1/2 or 3. I believe at her 2 1/2 year appt they just had her come in "take a ride in the chair" as they told her and counted her teeth. It was...
Pediatrician
Asked by S.C. from Las Vegas
on January 2, 2007
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We just moved here from California and we have a 19 month old. Does anyone know of a really good pediatrician?
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- Myself and my sisters-in-law go to Dr. Duddy at the Fremont Children's Clinic near Mountain View Hospital, Cheyenne and 95. We really like him. In fact, I actually c...
- If you live in las vegas, my pediatrician is awsome! Her name is Dr. Shazia Kirmani, the office is on Lake Mead just west of buffalo. The number is ###-###-####. She...
- S., I would highly advise seeing Dr. Kami Larsen. She is located in the Seven Hills area (Henderson). Her office number is ###-###-####. She is so patient and ca...
Pediatrician
Asked by J.B. from Omaha
on February 1, 2011
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I am new to Omaha and will be living in the Gretna area. I am looking for a great pediatrician. I have three kids and would like a friendly fun experience for them whe...
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- Patrick J. Steinaur (Dr. Pat) at Village Pointe Pediatrics is terrific! Very kid-friendly and fun, but knowledgeable about all of your needs and questions. My two kids...
- Hello I don't know if this is close enough for you but Dr. Lisa Whitcomb (Pediatrics) on 176th and Q is awesome. They have some Saturday appointments and they are op...
- I really like Children's Physicians at 168th & Q. Dr. Rizal is my daughter's pediatrician there. We have also liked Dr. Walenz and Dr. Mike. Before her appointment, my...
Pediatrician
Asked by T.A. from Memphis
on October 6, 2008
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Can anyone recomend a good pediatrician in the area? I am 21 weeks pregnant, and I am required to go ahead and locate one. This is my first baby, and I have not lived ...
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- Dr Harry Phillips is also with Memphis Children's Clinic. They have an office on Airways close to the Post Office in Southaven. We LOVE him. He is really great with...
- We love Dr. Charles Yukon. His office is at Wolf River and Germantown Road. He and his staff are wonderful! They always know exactly who you are when you call, and ...
- We go to the Memphis Children's Clinic (the Germantown branch) and see Dr. Whitehead and Dr. Snyder. We are pretty satisfied with them - the biggest draw for us is th...
Pediatrician
Asked by B.R. from Dallas
on September 7, 2010
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We are expecting our first child due in February 2011. I have no idea where to start when looking for pediatrician. Does anyone know of any in the Dallas area to rec...
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- We use Pediatric Associates of Dallas. They have late hours (open until 9pm I think) and they are open on saturdays for sick kid appointments. They have their own la...
- you can just use the ped on staff when you deliver to check the baby over if the ped you actually select doesnt serve that hospital. try pediatric assoc of dallas w...
- Just to throw out another option, we love Dr Straughn at Forest Lane Pediatrics (at Medical City). We've also met with Dr Blair who was great (and the pediatrician we...
Pediatrician
Asked by T.H. from Dallas
on June 4, 2007
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Does anyone know of a pediatrician in the McKinney area that they just love? We are going to a family practitioner right now and I don't feel like he is meeting the n...
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- we use dr. alvis at stonebridge pediatrics and LOVE him. their office can always get you in at the last minute and they are very caring.
- We use ABC Pediatrics on Virginia. Dr. Chen and Dr. Suzanne Dugopolski- Both of them are fantastic, very friendly, and great listeners. They have Saturday hours and it...
- T., We go to Dr. Nicole Sutton and she is wonderful! Her practice is at Pediatric Health Care on Eldorado across from McDonalds and Taco Bueno. All of the Dr.s there...
