Choosing the right pediatrician for your child is a significant decision. At [Practice Name – if available in original text, otherwise use a placeholder like “Our Practice”], we understand the importance of finding healthcare providers who are not only experts in pediatric medicine but also genuinely care about your child’s overall well-being. Serving families in Westerville, Ohio, and surrounding communities since 1986, our team of dedicated Mid Ohio Pediatrics Doctors focuses on both the physical and emotional development of children from birth through young adulthood. We are committed to fostering strong parent-child relationships, believing that parenthood should be a rewarding journey. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality pediatric services in a welcoming and efficient environment, ensuring your family feels comfortable and supported.
Accessible and Personalized Pediatric Care in Mid Ohio
One of the unique aspects of our practice is our commitment to accessibility and personalized care. We operate as a physician group, ensuring that one of our experienced doctors is always available for office visits or phone consultations. For routine check-ups and follow-up appointments, you have the opportunity to schedule with your preferred pediatrician within our practice. However, as a team, we collaborate closely to ensure timely care for sick visits and urgent medical needs. This team approach allows us to offer prompt appointments, often on the same day, ensuring your child receives the attention they need when they need it most.
When scheduling an appointment, please provide our friendly staff with details about your child’s visit or health concerns. This information helps us allocate the appropriate appointment duration, giving our mid ohio pediatrics doctors ample time to thoroughly address your questions and provide comprehensive care.
For your convenience and peace of mind, a dedicated triage nurse is available during our regular office hours to answer your medical questions. Our skilled nurses are well-equipped to address a wide range of pediatric health inquiries. If necessary, our triage team will consult directly with a physician to determine the best course of action for your child’s care.
Streamlined Appointments and Respect for Your Time
To ensure a smooth and efficient visit, we kindly request that you arrive 10-15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time. This allows sufficient time to complete any necessary paperwork, particularly as we utilize electronic medical records to enhance the safety and organization of your child’s health information. Arriving on time helps us stay on schedule and minimizes wait times for all our families. Please be aware that arriving more than 15 minutes after your scheduled appointment time may unfortunately be considered a “No Show,” and we may need to reschedule your appointment to another time or day.
We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise. However, to best serve all our patients and manage our appointment schedule effectively, we have a cancellation and no-show policy. We request that cancellations for same-day sick appointments be made at least two hours in advance. For all other appointments, we require at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellation. Failure to provide adequate notice or not showing up for a scheduled appointment will result in a $35.00 charge. While we offer reminder calls and text messages as a courtesy, these are not guaranteed, and the cancellation policy still applies regardless of whether a reminder was received. Consistent last-minute cancellations or no-show appointments (more than three) may unfortunately lead to the termination of our physician-patient relationship. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in helping us maintain an efficient and accessible practice for all families seeking mid ohio pediatrics doctors.
Comprehensive Well-Child Exams: Monitoring Your Child’s Growth and Development
Well-child exams are a cornerstone of preventative pediatric care. These important check-ups, sometimes referred to as yearly physicals, allow our mid ohio pediatrics doctors to closely monitor your child’s growth trajectory and developmental milestones at each stage of childhood. These exams are crucial for identifying potential health concerns early and ensuring your child is thriving.
It is important to schedule well-child exams in advance, as these appointments are in high demand, particularly during the summer months (June – September) when many school-aged children require physicals for school or sports. Planning ahead ensures you secure an appointment time that works best for your family. A yearly well-child exam is valid for a full year from the date of the exam. If your child has had their annual well-child exam, a separate sports physical or camp physical is typically not necessary within that year, provided no new health concerns have arisen.
Please remember to bring any forms requiring physician completion to your child’s well-child exam. If forms are brought to our office outside of a scheduled well-child visit, please allow 24-48 hours for our physicians to review your child’s medical chart and complete the necessary paperwork. Our mid ohio pediatrics doctors will only sign forms for children who have had a well-child exam within the preceding 12 months, ensuring we have current and relevant health information.
We follow a comprehensive schedule of well-child exams at key developmental stages:
- 3-5 days after delivery
- 2 weeks old
- 1 month
- 2 months
- 4 months
- 6 months
- 9 months
- 12 months
- 15 months
- 18 months
- 2 years
- 2 ½ years
- Annually starting at 3 years
Prompt Care for Sick Child Visits
We prioritize the health and well-being of your child, especially when they are unwell. Our practice makes every effort to accommodate appointments for sick children on the same day you contact us. If your child experiences a medical emergency during our office hours, our dedicated triage staff will do their utmost to schedule an immediate appointment or guide you to the most appropriate healthcare facility for urgent care. You can rely on our commitment to providing timely and responsive care when your child needs it most.
Prescription Refills Made Easy
For prescription refills, we offer a convenient and efficient process. All refill requests should be made through our dedicated prescription refill line at 614-899-0000, and selecting Option 3, or by contacting a member of our triage team. Currently, our physicians do not accept automatic refill requests directly from pharmacies to ensure accuracy and patient safety.
If you find that a prescribed medication is too expensive, please ask your pharmacist to contact the prescribing physician. Our mid ohio pediatrics doctors are happy to discuss alternative medication options that may be more affordable while still effectively addressing your child’s health needs.
Complimentary Prenatal Visits for Expecting Parents
Welcoming a new baby is an exciting time, and choosing the right pediatrician is an important part of preparing for parenthood. We offer complimentary prenatal visits for expecting parents to help you get to know our practice and our approach to pediatric care. During this visit, you will have the opportunity to meet with one of our experienced mid ohio pediatrics doctors. We will discuss various topics relevant to newborn care, including what to expect in the newborn period, our general office policies, and answer any questions you may have about our practice. We believe these prenatal visits are a valuable opportunity to establish a relationship with our practice and ensure you feel confident and comfortable entrusting your child’s care to us from the very beginning.
