Pediatricians specialize in providing routine check-ups as well as diagnosing and treating a multitude of medical conditions. This often makes them the first point of contact for parents needing medical attention for their child.
 
The most common reasons to see a pediatrician are: 
 
– Annual physical exams. Routine examinations ensure that your child is growing as they should and are part of proactive medicine.  

– Wellness checks for newborns. When a baby first enters the world, their first check up should take place during the first week of their life. This is a full check up to ensure the physical and physiological well-being of the baby.

– Immunizations. Vaccinations are routinely scheduled and start at birth. They continue into adolescence and should be discussed with your pediatrician to ensure your child is safe and protected.

– Ear and throat infections. As the immune system isn’t fully developed yet, children are more likely to suffer from infections. Pediatricians are able to dictate a treatment plan to get them back to health.

– Colds. Colds are common but it’s still recommended that your child see their pediatrician if they contract one. Sickness can result in side-effects that may need medical intervention to help manage. This is also preventative to ensure the cold doesn’t turn into a more serious condition.

– Behavioral issues. Is their behaviour normal? Is it not? Sometimes it’s hard to know. A pediatrician can help assess whether a certain behaviour warrants concern and treatment, or whether it’s just a normal part of development.

– Nutritional advice. Whether it’s picky eating or you’re just unsure if you’re child is eating too much or too little, a pediatrician will offer you nutrition advice to make sure that all their dietary needs are being met.

Pediatricians treat a variety of child-related health conditions ranging from the mild to the more severe. They’re skilled in practicing preventative medicine, which includes performing procedures such as routine physical examinations and administering vaccines, to more complex medical issues.
 
Conditions that your pediatrician will treat include:
 
– Injuries, including sprains, dislocations, fractures, and broken bones
– Developmental and/or learning disorders
– Physical disorders
– Emotional disorders
– Social development disorders
– Localized pain
– Colds and fevers
– Nutritional deficiencies
– Being underweight or overweight
 
Some pediatric specialists choose to undergo specialized training for specific health-related conditions. This gives them a more thorough understanding of the medical issues related to their specialty and allows them to perform relevant tests and procedures.
 
Your general practitioner may advice your child to see a pediatric specialist if they believe they would benefit from a more targeted type of care.

It’s always important to choose a pediatrician that you feel comfortable being honest with about your child’s medical history and development. It’s also important to consider the following:
 
– Education. Ensure that the pediatrician you’re seeing is board certified. This ensures that they have undergone the necessary educational and practical training to provide a high quality of care for your child.  

– History. It’s important to do your due diligence when it comes to checking your potential pediatricians background. This includes making sure that they have no history of disciplinary problems or malpractice. This information should be provided on request but is also available online via your state’s website.

– Experience. Your pediatrician should have generous amounts of training and experience when it comes to assessing children’s health. They should be skilled and confident in addressing a wide variety of medical issues.

– Communication. Both you and your child should feel safe and secure during your visits, and you should never leave feeling confused about anything that was discussed. A good health care practitioner will encourage you to ask questions and make sure that you understand the process before attempting to move forward.

Having an established and trusted pediatrician provides many parents with ease-of-mind knowing that they have a secure point of contact for any of their child’s medical issues.
 
Pediatricians focus on not only diagnosing and treating conditions but are also dedicated to proactive care – meaning that they provide parents with the tools and resources to help safeguard their child from getting sick in the first place.
 
Your pediatrician will help ensure your child’s healthy physical, emotional, social, and psychological development as they move towards adolescence and adulthood.
 
Established history with a pediatrician, who is familiar with your child’s health details, also allows them more information and insight into your child’s development as they continue to grow. This familiarity and awareness allows them to diagnose illnesses more quickly and limits the likelihood of needing to go in for emergency care. 
 
At ESD Pediatric Group, we provide safe and high-quality care that you and your little one can rely on. Talk to one of our healthcare professionals today about any questions your may have, or book in to see one of our specialists. Trust that your child is in secure, caring, and professional hands. 
 
 
For more information Contact us or schedule an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 905 Main St, Milford, OH 45150 . We serve patients from Milford OH, Hyde Park OH, Cincinnati OH, Blue Ash OH, Montgomery OH, Loveland OH, Mt. Orab OH, Newtown OH, and Kenwood OH.