Pediatric Services

Pediatric services like physical exams, immunizations, and sick visits help ensure that your child stays healthy and meets developmental milestones. At Mederi Urgent Care in the Melrose Hill neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, the team of primary care physicians provides various pediatric services to infants, children, and teens. Call Mederi Urgent Care today to schedule pediatric services for your child, or book an appointment online.

What are pediatric services?

Pediatric services provide complete medical care for your child. Since kids grow rapidly, they need health care tailored to their needs. The Mederi Urgent Care team uses pediatric services to ensure that children avoid common health problems and live active, healthy lives.

What are some common pediatric services?

The Mederi Urgent Care team provides various pediatric services, including:

Well-child exams

A well-child, or physical, exam assesses your child’s general health and well-being. Scheduling a well-child exam at least once a year is crucial. Chronic medical conditions, like diabetes, don’t always present obvious symptoms. Regular exams can identify these and other problems early when they respond best to treatment.

Developmental milestone checkups

Infants and toddlers have specific milestones for learning, playing, speaking, and movement. Ensuring that your child meets these milestones confirms they’re healthy and growing at the proper rate. If your child’s pediatrician discovers any abnormalities, they monitor them at regular checkups and make personalized treatment recommendations.

Sick visits

Children are very susceptible to contagious illnesses like colds, the flu, and COVID-19. If your child develops a fever, schedule a sick visit right away. The team can determine the cause and help your child feel better quickly.

Chronic disease management

Many children have chronic medical conditions like asthma and allergies. Partnering with the pediatricians at Mederi Urgent Care can relieve uncomfortable symptoms and reduce your child’s risk of complications, including asthma attacks and allergy flare-ups.

Immunizations

Immunizations, or vaccines, teach your child’s immune system to defend against harmful invaders, including viruses and bacteria. Keeping your child current on their immunizations is one of the easiest ways to reduce the risk of severe outcomes, including hospitalization and premature death.

Specialist referrals

The Mederi Urgent Care team diagnoses and treats most acute and chronic health problems, but if your child needs more intensive care, the team can refer them to a pediatric specialist. They’ll coordinate treatment between providers, ensuring that your child receives the necessary care.

Does my child need to be sick to benefit from pediatric services?

Your child doesn’t need to be sick to benefit from pediatric services. In fact, the Mederi Urgent Care team encourages all children to visit the office at least once a year for a well-child visit and routine screenings. Depending on your child’s age and general health, more frequent visits might be needed.

Call Mederi Urgent Care today to schedule pediatric services for your child, or book an appointment online.