Other Services

If your child has a disability or a chronic illness, your journey may feel like the road less traveled. You probably have interactions with many different professionals and specialists. You need information, assistance, understanding, and support.

Our trained professional staff will do the initial evaluation if you think your child is having problems with focusing and attention.  We also continue to treat your child after the initial diagnosis has been made. 

Our practice provides a comprehensive asthma and allergy management program for our patients. Our pediatricians are trained in the diagnosis and management of childhood asthma and allergies.

At your convenience, we kindly request that you contact our office by the patient portal or giving a call for any prescription refill needs you may have. We understand the importance of timely and accurate prescription refills, which is why we urge you to contact us as soon as you are able. Whether you need a refill for a chronic condition or a short-term medication, we are here to help.  Although, the majority of the time a refill will be sent to the pharmacy by the end of the same business day if there are no further questions that the doctor has to ask, there may be times when the prescription is delayed for 1-2 business days. 

Children may experience a range of medical conditions that could benefit from the expertise of a pediatric specialist in a particular field. We emphasize the coordination of all healthcare providers involved in a child's treatment. Our role involves working with specialists to ensure the best care for your child, including providing guidance on when specialty care is recommended.  In order to facilitate a productive relationship between the patient, primary care provider, and specialist, sometimes it is necessary for us to conduct an initial assessment at our office before making a referral.  

Newborn Care Begins From The Moment Your Baby Arrives

Here at Pleasant Valley Pediatrics, we understand the challenges of taking care of a newborn.  If you’re pregnant, looking for a pediatrician, and you’d like to meet the team, or you need to schedule a newborn visit, call our office.

Newborn Care FAQs

Who sees my baby in the hospital after being born?

The area hospitals have dedicated pediatric hospitalists that admit, manage, and discharge all newborns in their nursery.  While you and your baby are in the hospital, please contact our office to schedule your baby's first visit with us.

WHEN DOES MY NEWBORN HAVE THEIR FIRST CHECKUP?

Your new baby has the first checkup usually 1-3 days after leaving the hospital.  During this checkup, we will evaluate for any significant weight loss since birth, feeding issues, physical exam abnormalities, and answering any and all parent questions.

WHAT SCREENINGS DOES A NEWBORN BABY GET?

Before leaving the hospital, every newborn in New York State has a hearing screen, pulse-oximeter (oxygen) check for critical congenital heart disease, and 5 drops of blood from the foot for the Newborn Screen.  The Newborn Screen can test for over 50 rare but critical genetic medical disorders that warrant further evaluations that should not be delayed.  An abnormal pulse-oximeter screen would be managed before the baby can be discharged from the hospital.  An abnormal hearing screen will result in a referral to our regional follow-up center, Midhudson Regional Hospital, for a repeat hearing test around 1 month of age.

What are well-child visits?

Well-child visits are ongoing checkups for children that follow a specific schedule.  Besides being seen at our office within a few days of going home from the nursery, your newborn may require another visit to check for further weight loss or worsening jaundice prior to the standard one month well visit.

During each well-child visit, we will evaluate growth and development, and perform a complete physical examination.  All well-child checkups are an opportunity to talk with us about baby care and your baby’s health and safety.

We will also start the vaccine series at the two-month visit according to the CDC immunization schedule.