We are glad you are here and hope your child enjoys her/his visit as much as we will enjoy them!

The following is meant to “orient” the parents of our patients to our office. The practice is divided into two parts:

A) The general practice of pediatrics, which consists of my private pediatric patients to whom I deliver routine pediatric care.
B) Our subspecialty practice in which we see patients in consultation for other physicians with complex pediatric problems and with problems for which we have received additional training: Infectious Diseases, Rheumatology, and Immunology.

As a general rule we cannot accept consult patients into our general pediatric practice. 

Scheduling Appointments

We make every effort to see all sick patients the same day, please call as early in the day as possible. Well Child Visits (or “Physicals”) are seen by appointment ahead of time.

After Hours

The easiest way to get help after hours is to call the answering service (480-5938). It is often better to deal with small problems while they are small problems. Also, a phone call after hours can usually prevent the time and expense of a visit to an Emergency Care Center or an Urgent Care Facility.

Labs

Often complicated labs need to be ordered. We deal with a wide variety of laboratory facilities. We order the correct studies performed to benefit your child, at a minimum of pain and expense and have the results available as soon as they are practical. We then explain these results, making any further diagnostic and therapeutic plans as indicated.

Referrals

When necessary, we refer to other specialists who we have confidence in their medical abilities and trust their advice, often there are many good choices.

Pre-authorizations

These are very difficult matters and require your cooperation, assistance, and ultimately are your responsibility. We will do whatever we can do to assist you.

Medications

As a general rule, antibiotics are not prescribed over the phone. When calling, remember to look up the pharmacy phone numbers in advance.

Newborns

We have standing orders for Newborns @ Parkview, Lutheran, St Joe, Dupont, and Dekalb Hospitals. You need only inform the nursing staff and we will be contacted. You are encouraged to make a free Prenatal Consult to review the postnatal period and have your questions answered.

Students

Students are an integral part of our practice. Our practice offers a unique learning environment for students to see the complexity as well as the normality of pediatric patients. If for any reason at all that you which not to have a student examine your child, Please do not hesitate to let us know. WE respect your feelings.

 Disappointed?

Please tell whomever you are comfortable with if your experience did not meet your expectations.