Pediatricians in Sandusky, Huron and nearby
Just like it’s important for adults to have a primary care physician, it’s crucial that babies have a pediatrician from the moment they enter this world. That’s why our Firelands Physician Group pediatrician is here for your child from infancy to young adulthood.
Children deserve a special focus and attention because they have unique health needs. Consider some of those differences, for example, how your child metabolizes medications differently than you do; how they require different treatments for health problems or an altered approach to surgical techniques, or even how they seek mental, emotional and physical care. It takes a doctor focused solely on the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood to address these differences.
Pediatric care covers a broad spectrum of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. And it’s not just physical health a pediatrician is concerned with – they also deal with biological, social and environmental influences on developing children.
Our pediatrics practice has achieved Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home status with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). This means we provide a healthcare setting designed to improve care coordination between patients, their primary care physicians and, when appropriate, the patients’ families.
Pediatric Services
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A caring, child-friendly environment and staff
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Annual exams, including vision and hearing
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Behavioral screenings (ADHD evaluations)
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Diagnosis and management of general medical, developmental and social health issues from infancy to young adulthood
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Flu, strep and RSV testing
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Immunizations
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Iron and lead screening
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Preventive care, such as developmental milestone pediatric services and assessments
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Same-day appointments
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Well-baby and sick care
Here when your child needs us
From belly aches or earaches to scrapes or minor burns, sometimes your child may need a doctor when the doctor’s not in. In those instances, Firelands Physician Group’s urgent care can provide diagnosis and treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, such as:.
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Asthma and wheezing
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Cold and flu symptoms
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Ear infections
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Eye infections
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Insect bites and rashes
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Minor lacerations
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Respiratory infections
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Sports injuries
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Sprains and strains
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Urinary tract infections
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And more
If you need us after hours, we have an on-call service with a direct line to talk to a physician. Call 419-625-4995 or you can visit one of our Urgent Care locations: Clyde and Sandusky.
