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Good Pediatrics to the Rescue!

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

    Our preventive health care goes well beyond just vaccinations and office visits, we have many innovative programs and screening tools that help identify early potential health threatening conditions. These visits and screenings are recommended by The American Academy of Pediatrics, U.S. Preventive Services and Bright Futures. We feel these screenings and visit schedules are a vital part of caring for your child. A comprehensive well visit always includes a review of changes to both the patient’s and family’s medical history, including mental health and social functioning. We also review any changes to the family structure and/or environment and assess risk factors to health, safety, exercise, and diet, as well as situations that may arise in the family if that impacts the health of the patient. We are always interested in parent’s and patient’s concerns, even if they extend beyond traditional “medical” areas as we believe all aspects of a patient and their family impact the health of everyone. It takes a village.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Circumcision

    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.

    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.

    Dr. Good Treats

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      Asthma and Allergy diagnosis and medication management

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      Anxiety diagnoses and medication management

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      Major depressive disorder diagnoses and medication management

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      Autistic Disorder diagnoses and guidance as well as medication management if needed

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      Otitis Media

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      Sinusitis

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      Impetigo

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      UTI

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      Anemia

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      Molluscum

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      Strep infections

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      Candida infections

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      PANDAS diagnoses and medication management

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      Gastroesophageal Reflux disease

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      Behavior difficulties

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      Developmental issues

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      Atopic Dermatitis

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      Constipation

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      Conjunctivitis

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      Acne

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      Diagnoses of Cow's Milk Protein Allergy

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      Enuresis

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      Headaches/Migraines

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      Staph infections

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      Urticaria/Allergic reactions

      Additional Services Offered:

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        School and sports physicals

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        Dietary/Nutrition guidance

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        Healthy lifestyle pediatric weight management program

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        Vision, 12 frequency hearing, and tympanometry screenings

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        Various lab testing

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        Spirometry and peak flow

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        Nebulizer treatments

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        Wart/soft tissue lesion removal

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        Foreign body removal

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        G-tube care

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        Laceration repair (suture, Dermabond, staples)

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        Pre-Op Exams

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        Removal of staples and sutures

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        Ear piercing

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        IV fluids

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        I and D

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        Cauterization

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        Tongue and lip tie release

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        Cerumen removal

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        Pulse oximetry

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        Fluoride treatment

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        Sleep training

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        Potty training

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        EKG

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        In office prescriptions (limiting visits to the pharmacy)

        Contact Good Pediatrics to schedule an appointment for any of our services by calling (941) 955-7337 today.