Choosing the Right Pediatrician for Your Child

Choosing a pediatrician as your child’s primary care doctor is one step you can take to promote better health for your child. Pediatricians specialize in providing healthcare services to kids that include monitoring their growth and development throughout childhood. The experienced and caring pediatricians at Mundelein Pediatrics in Grayslake, IL, provide a diverse range of services to help kids enjoy optimal health and wellness.

Pediatric Services

A pediatrician is the first point of contact for all your child’s healthcare needs. Whether your little one is sick, is due for certain vaccinations, or has a chronic condition such as asthma that requires symptom management, the pediatrician can help. Some of the many healthcare services offered by the pediatricians at our office in Grayslake, IL, include:

• Injuries
• Sick child visits
• Well-child exams
• School and sports physicals
• Vaccinations and immunizations
• Diagnosis and treatment of illnesses
• Management of chronic health conditions
• ADHD, autism, and other developmental delays
• Nutrition and dietary guidance
• Child weight management
• Preventative medicine
• Allergy treatment
• Newborn care

Choosing a Pediatrician

Choosing the right pediatrician for your child can seem overwhelming, but is much easier when you identify what factors are important to you. If you prefer not to travel very far, then you can narrow down your search to doctors located close to your home. Another factor to keep in mind when choosing a pediatrician is whether walk-in appointments or same-day sick visits are offered, which is important if your child is sick or injured.

There are several factors to consider when selecting a pediatrician for your child. Some key areas to ask about when deciding on the right provider include:

• Are the providers board-certified?
• What healthcare services are offered?
• Are same-day sick visits available?
• What health insurance plans do you accept?
• What vaccination and immunization schedules do you follow?
• Is there after-hour accessibility for urgent health concerns, such as a high fever?
• Location of pediatric office (i.e., close to your home)

In addition to taking many of the above factors into consideration, it is also important that you and your child are comfortable with the pediatrician you select. Scheduling an initial appointment gives you and your little one an opportunity to meet the doctor, ask questions, and become familiar with one another so you feel confident the next time you come in for a check-up or sick visit.

Your child’s pediatrician plays a key role in health and wellness throughout childhood so be sure to look for factors that are important to you when choosing a doctor. To schedule an appointment with one of our skilled pediatricians, call Mundelein Pediatrics in Grayslake, IL, at (847) 548-7337.