Pediatrics (Pediatricians)

Pediatricians specialize in the care of infants, children, and adolescents.

Pediatricians provide a range of services from well-child care, to basic childhood immunizations and illnesses, to managing complex medical conditions and chronic disorders.

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Choosing a pediatrician

Our pediatricians are members of the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital team which means they work hand-in-hand with all pediatric specialists at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital. The use of one electronic medical record for each patient ensures constant and timely communication between your child’s entire medical team.

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Find the right pediatrician

We have pediatrics at a number of convenient locations. Find the one that is right for you.

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What Parents Should Know about RSV

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) season is here. This contagious virus can be worrisome for parents of young children. Learn more about which kids are most at-risk, how this virus spreads, tips for prevention, and how to monitor a child with RSV, including when to seek care. UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital pediatricians are always here for your family, whether healthy or sick.

Adolescent Clinic

Teens go through a lot of changes – physically and emotionally. An adolescent medicine specialist is a pediatrician who has three additional years of training working solely with teens and young adults to cover any health questions they may have. Learn more about Adolescent Care at our Iowa River Landing location

Visits for expecting parents

It’s important to find a doctor you feel comfortable with, which is why we offer prenatal appointments. We recommend you schedule this appointment late in your second trimester or early in the third trimester so you have an opportunity to meet and discuss your baby’s care before his or her arrival.

Our pediatricians also staff the newborn nursery at the hospital, will check on your baby regularly, and answer any questions you may have. Before going home, we will help you schedule your baby’s first well-check visit. This appointment should take place within one to three days after going home from the hospital.

Review our handy list of questions to ask your doctor.

Well-check visits

Regular checkups are important to monitor your child’s growth and development and can help your doctor identify any problems early on. At a well-child visit, your pediatrician will address all health care and developmental questions and concerns you may have about your child. Regular well-child visits are scheduled at:
• First week
• 1 month
• 2 months
• 4 months
• 6 months
• 9 months
• 12 months
• 15 months
• 18 months
• 24 months
• 30 months
• 3 years
• Annually after 3 year

Back-to-school and sports physicals

In Iowa, children who attend child care centers or are enrolled in school must show their immunization records to attend any facilities licensed by the state. Schools and sports teams require documentation that your child has had an annual well-child physical within the past year. Beat the rush and schedule a physical with your child’s primary care provider.