Pediatrics

Are you looking for a pediatrics specialist to take good care of your baby, child, or teenager? Look no further than the highly trained experts at Faithfirst Health Clinic and Urgent Care, LLC, in Temple Hills and La Plata, Maryland. The exceptional providers offer comprehensive pediatrics care for kids of all ages in a welcoming, relaxing, stress-free environment. Call the office nearest you to schedule a sick visit or wellness checkup for your child or use the online booking tab today.

What is pediatrics care?

Pediatrics care at Faithfirst Health Clinic and Urgent Care, LLC, includes medical monitoring, evaluations, diagnostic testing, and treatment as needed to ensure your baby, child, or teenager remains as healthy as possible. The practice provides preventive medicine services to reduce their chance of illnesses, injuries, and diseases. 

Which pediatrics services are available?

The superior pediatrics services available at Faithfirst Health Clinic and Urgent Care, LLC, include:

• Wellness checkups
• Sick visits
• Same-day and walk-in urgent care
• In-house laboratory testing
• School, sports, and camp physicals
• Vaccinations
• Medication prescriptions
• Psychotherapy 
• Other mental health treatments 
• Specialist referrals

Your child can see the Faithfirst Health Clinic and Urgent Care, LLC, specialist for urgent care visits in the case of a high fever, rash, allergic reactions, asthma, bronchitis, injuries, or any time you have concerns about their well-being.

What happens during pediatrics appointments?

During pediatrics visits to Faithfirst Health Clinic and Urgent Care, LLC, compassionate providers greet your child and usually complete the following:

Vital signs check

A specialist weighs your child and evaluates their height, growth patterns, head circumference in babies, and body mass index (BMI). They also check their temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs.

Medical history review

A Faithfirst Health Clinic and Urgent Care, LLC, provider reviews your child’s medical history, including potential symptoms, lifestyle habits, medications, and family history of health problems.

Physical exam

Your child’s pediatrics specialist completes a comprehensive physical exam to look for signs of illnesses, diseases, injuries, and developmental abnormalities.

Screening

Your child’s provider may suggest screenings for developmental delays, mental health conditions, vision or hearing impairment, and more. Based on their symptoms and risk factors, your child might need blood tests, urine testing, asthma and allergy tests, imaging procedures, or additional diagnostic tests.

Treatment

Faithfirst Health Clinic and Urgent Care, LLC, offers childhood vaccinations, medication prescriptions, and other treatments when needed to optimize your child’s overall health and well-being. Experienced providers also offer weight-management services and lifestyle-change counseling.

When should I schedule pediatrics appointments?

Schedule pediatrics care appointments at Faithfirst Health Clinic and Urgent Care, LLC, once yearly or more often for children under age 3. Call the office if you have concerns about your child’s well-being, when they develop alarming symptoms, or any time they become ill or injured.

To take advantage of exceptional pediatrics services at Faithfirst Health Clinic and Urgent Care, LLC, call the office nearest you or use the online booking tab today.