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Our pediatricians understand the challenges of taking care of a newborn. They also provide the same gentle care they’d use for treating their family. If you’re pregnant, looking for a pediatrician, or need to schedule a newborn visit, call our office.

Newborn Care FAQs

When does my newborn have their first checkup?

Your new baby has their first checkup within a few days after leaving the hospital. 

Your newborn’s checkup is a comprehensive exam to be sure they’re growing and developing normally. During the checkup, the pediatrician:

• Checks your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference
• Evaluates your baby’s feeding, bowel, and sleeping habits
• Does a physical examination, including an eye exam
• Performs a developmental evaluation

These visits also give parents time to ask questions about their baby, whether they’re not sure about how to bathe the baby, they have trouble with feeding, they’re worried about the baby’s sleep schedule, or any other concerns.

WHAT ARE WELL-CHILD VISITS?

Well-child visits are ongoing checkups for children that follow a specific schedule. 

During each visit, their pediatrician will evaluate their growth, developmental milestones, and behaviors. If your baby needs routine blood draws, they can also be done in the office.

Your pediatrician also gives routine immunizations starting at the two-month visit to protect your baby from:

• Polio
• Hepatitis B
• Rotavirus
• Diphtheria
• Haemophilus Influenzae
• Pneumococcus

Regular physicals are an important part of preventative pediatric care. Getting your child a sports physical gives the doctor the opportunity to examine your child, evaluate their health and fitness, and determine whether or not they are prepared for sports or school activities.

Annual physicals, even when not required by a certain organization, should be a part of your child’s ongoing healthcare because they also provide an important opportunity to discuss your child’s development and any concerns you may have.

What is a sports physical?

The purpose of a sports physical is to be sure your child can safely participate in sports. Suddenly starting high-intensity workouts and engaging in competitive sports can quickly aggravate a pre-existing problem or lead to a preventable injury when an exam discovers potential problems.

If your child needs any type of physical, call our office or schedule an appointment online.

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, it is typically essential for us to conduct an initial assessment at our office before making a referral. This step enables us to furnish the specialist with comprehensive and current information regarding the child's health condition, as well as details about their recent physical examination. Patients consistently derive advantages from the constructive collaboration between primary care providers and specialists.

Should you have medical questions about your child during our office hours (M-F 8:30-5), please call our main number: 303-216-0333. We will arrange to have one of our telephone triage nurses assist you with your concerns.

Should you have medical questions about your child when our office is closed, please check out the "Is your child sick"? on our home page. There is a listing of over 200 of the most common health concerns. If that does not provide the information you need, call our main number: 303-216-0333 and the answering service will arrange for telephone triage nurses from Children's Hospital Colorado to assist you with your concerns. From there, one of our physicians is always on call for consultation if needed.