From birth to age 21, our five pediatricians at Children's Physicians in Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach, and Jupiter, FL, follow your child through each stage of development, watching for and treating acute and chronic health problems. Well-child care visits are an important part of fulfilling your family's health and wellness goals. Here's what a routine check-up involves.
At regular intervals...
Using the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) schedule for well-child visits, our professional team asks parents to bring their children to one of our three convenient locations for a complete head-to-toe exam and review of developmental milestones. We find that regular check-ups prevent serious health problems or catch them early to maximize management and prevent long-term complications.
Also, we track your youngster's growth, weight, vital signs, social interaction, and learning. This is a team approach; parents and healthcare providers join together to maximize your child's wellness and daily function.
As such, your pediatrician will assess:
- Height and weight
- Muscular strength, coordination, and reflexes
- Vision and hearing
- Blood pressure, heart rate, and respirations
- Lymph nodes and abdomen
- Stage of puberty
- Speech and language development
- Review of sleep and diet habits
Also, he or she will update your youngster's immunizations as needed according to the CDC/APA schedule. This visit also allows you, as the parent, to express any concerns you have about your child's health, behavior, and learning.
The AAP recommends you bring a list of questions to your pediatrician. Together, you can determine a solution to problems. After all, Children's Physicians in Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach, and Jupiter, FL, is your child's medical home. Your pediatrician will coordinate and refer for any outside care needed.
A continuing relationship
At Children's Physicians, we focus on your family's health goals. We strive to really listen to you and your child so we understand how best to take care of you both now and for the long-term.
Contact us today for a convenient appointment time. Well-child visits with your pediatrician are so important. We have three locations to serve you and your child. In Palm Beach Gardens, FL, phone (561) 626-4000. For the Jupiter office, call (561) 743-9000, and in Palm City, phone us at (772) 219-4444.