At Good Pediatrics, Dr. Good and her team guide families through the process of raising a healthy child by offering a comprehensive range of pediatric services. We not only diagnose and treat problems, we take the time to get to know you and each patient, so we can monitor and predict their development
Preventive Care Services
Vaccinations
Disease prevention starts right at birth with Good Pediatrics commitment to establishing successful breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is your baby’s first vaccine! After that, we administer the AAP and CDC recommended vaccinations.
Vitamin K
All newborns receive a Vitamin K injection immediately after birth this prevents brain and other bleeding after birth and for the weeks following.
Newborn State Screening Tests
Before hospital discharge, your baby will have blood drawn for a panel of tests that can identify certain metabolic and inherited diseases. The panel includes screening for thyroid disorders, cystic fibrosis, and other rare diseases. This test is important as many of the disorders it identifies can be treated if known early in a baby’s life.
Hearing Screening/OAE
A newborn’s hearing is the same as an adult and therefore can be tested right after birth. Children can develop hearing deficits over time and therefore Good Pediatrics uses our state-of-the-art OAE hearing test to evaluate all patients once a year from 3 years.
Cardiac Screening
In order to screen for life threatening cardiac defects after birth, a newborn’s upper and lower extremity oxygen percentage will be measured before discharge from hospital.
Circumcision
Normally performed by your OB. If not, at the newborn visit we will refer to Children’s Urology Group.
Maternal Depression Screening
A newborns health is tied closely with the physical and mental health of its mother and family. For this reason, we administer the Edinburgh Post Natal Depression Screening Test to mothers at the initial visit, 2 weeks, 1, 3, 4, and 6 months. If an issue is identified, we can refer you to a mental healthcare provider or to your primary physician.
Pediavision/Vision Screening
Good Pediatrics offers a state-of-the-art way of evaluating your baby’s and child’s vision long before they are developmentally able to cooperate with an interactive vision test. The test can detect refractive errors, amblyopia (“lazy eye”), strabismus (“cross-eye”), anisocoria (different pupil sizes) and media opacities (cataracts, irregularly shaped cornea/lens) as well as near or farsightedness. We offer it yearly starting at 12 months of age.
Dental Screening
As recommended by the AAP, Good Pediatrics does a dental screening and fluoride application on all children with teeth age 6 months to 40 months.
Anemia Screening
Iron is an important element to help the developing brain and nervous system. We screen for anemia at 12 months,18 months and in menstruating girls. If your child is identified as having low hemoglobin, further testing might be warranted.
Ages & Stages Developmental Screen
Good Pediatrics offers the Ages & Stages Development test to identify children with potential developmental delays. This test consists of a several page online questionnaire administered each preventative visit. If a delay is discovered, proper referrals for further evaluation will be arranged
Autism Screen (MCHAT)
Good Pediatrics utilizes the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers at the 18 mo & 24 mo visits to identify toddlers showing early signs of behaviors potentially associated with Autism. If a concern is raised, proper referrals for further evaluation are arranged.
PSC-17
The Pediatric Symptoms Checklist is a comprehensive screening tool designed to identify problems in mental health, attention, and behavior. It is given to parents of 6–11 year old and to the patient beginning at age 12 years.
Bloodwork Cholesterol/Lipid screening & Vit D
At 11 and 14 years old, as well as when nutritional deficiencies and/or abnormal
body mass index are identified, blood cholesterol & Vitamin D levels will be checked. These tests identify patients with inherited disorders of lipid metabolism and. or vitamin D 3 deficiency. Early identification of lipid disorders allows dietary treatment of this potentially life altering condition. Sufficient vitamin D3 levels are important for bone growth, immune and brain function.
ImPACT Concussion Test
The impact of concussions on athletes has recently been realized and several efforts have been made to decrease the poor outcomes, especially with repeated concussions. ImPACT baseline testing every 2 years for the athlete allows for a way to evaluate the head injury against the baseline and monitor for healing and safe return to play. The test is administered on a computer and takes about 30 minutes. Good Pediatrics recommends this for ALL young athletes over 11 years of age.
Adolescent Medicine
Good Pediatrics is strongly committed to caring for adolescents. During the teen years there are unique medical, mental, and social concerns. Starting at 12 years of age, a more in-depth screening helps identify and treat teen medical issues, risky behaviors, and depression. We also offer the HPV vaccine to 11-year-old girls and boys.
Dr. Good Treats
Asthma and Allergy diagnosis and medication management
Anxiety diagnoses and medication management
Major depressive disorder diagnoses and medication management
Autistic Disorder diagnoses and guidance as well as medication management if needed
Otitis Media
Sinusitis
Impetigo
UTI
Anemia
Molluscum
Strep infections
Candida infections
PANDAS diagnoses and medication management
Gastroesophageal Reflux disease
Behavior difficulties
Developmental issues
Atopic Dermatitis
Constipation
Conjunctivitis
Acne
Diagnoses of Cow's Milk Protein Allergy
Enuresis
Headaches/Migraines
Staph infections
Urticaria/Allergic reactions
Additional Services Offered:
School and sports physicals
Dietary/Nutrition guidance
Healthy lifestyle pediatric weight management program
Vision, 12 frequency hearing, and tympanometry screenings
Various lab testing
Spirometry and peak flow
Nebulizer treatments
Wart/soft tissue lesion removal
Foreign body removal
G-tube care
Laceration repair (suture, Dermabond, staples)
Pre-Op Exams
Removal of staples and sutures
Ear piercing
IV fluids
I and D
Cauterization
Tongue and lip tie release
Cerumen removal
Pulse oximetry
Fluoride treatment
Sleep training
Potty training
EKG
In office prescriptions (limiting visits to the pharmacy)
Contact Good Pediatrics today at (941) 955-7337 to learn more about our services and membership.
