Welcome!
It’s our pleasure to welcome your family to Metropolitan Pediatrics!
We’re very excited that you have chosen us and can’t wait to get-to-know you, your care preferences, and health goals… so we can care for your family like no one else!
Appointments
We’re open seven days a week to serve you! Hours vary by location. We do our best to accommodate same-day appointments. Call early as openings tend to fill quickly.
Well Care
Please schedule checkups one to two months in advance, so you can reserve a time that works best with your schedule. We also ask that you complete any well visit forms before your visit and bring them with you.
Immunizations are an essential part of well-child care. Metropolitan Pediatrics follows the national immunization guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Check out our Visit & Vaccine Schedule to learn what to expect at your next visit, including immunizations, health screenings, and other routine preventive care.
Cancellations
We ask that you kindly give us 24-hour notice when canceling or rescheduling appointments.
Preparation
At the time of your visit, you will be asked to present the following:
- Copay, if applicable
- Completed well visit forms, if applicable
- Health insurance card(s)
- Photo ID
- Current medications, including dosage and strength
- Current immunization records
- Previous medical records, or arrange for your previous physician to send records
Meet & Greets
Expecting? New to the area? Considering a provider change?
We offer Meet & Greets for prospective patients, parents, and parents-to-be! These visits give you an opportunity to learn about our practice and services, and meet your future care team.
Learn more about our pediatricians by browsing their online profiles. You can request a Meet & Greet directly from the profile of our pediatricians welcoming new patients. You can also call us to set one up!
Home Sweet Medical Home
During your visit, we want you to feel welcome, cared for, and respected… just like you do in your own home! That’s why we make it easy and comfortable for you to get the care you need, in the way that works best for your family.
As your Medical Home, we will:
- Listen to you and answer your questions.
- Connect you to care, information, and services to keep you healthy.
- Encourage you to have an active role in your own health.
- Help and support you in any way we can!
In return, we ask that you get involved in your care, team up with us to meet your health goals, and let us know when you have questions or concerns.
24/7 Advice & Support
During business hours, we are happy to answer general questions over the phone. Urgent matters will be addressed before the day is over. For less urgent matters, we will return your call within 24-48 hours.
For after-hours advice, we offer a live answering service that can assist you or connect you with the on-call pediatrician for guidance.
New Patient Forms
New Patient Packet
The New Patient Packet includes all the forms required to become a patient of Metropolitan Pediatrics. Please review our Treatment Consent, Billing & Financial Policies, and Notice of Privacy Practices prior to starting the packet.
Well Visit Forms
1-6 Month Visit
Postnatal Depression Screen -OR- Cuestionario de depresión postparto
The Postnatal Depression Screen is designed to identify parents who may be experiencing symptoms associated with Postpartum Depression.
9 Month Visit
9 Month ASQ -OR- Cuestionario de 9 meses
The Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) is designed to screen young children for developmental delays—that is, to identify children who need further evaluation and those who are developing typically.
18 Month Visit
M-CHAT-R -OR- Cuestionario modificado de detección temprana de autismo
The M-CHAT-R assesses your child’s risk for autism spectrum disorders. Metropolitan Pediatrics screens all children at their 18-month appointment, and again at 24 months.
18 Month ASQ -OR- Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) is designed to screen young children for developmental delays—that is, to identify children who need further evaluation and those who are developing typically.
2 Year Visit
M-CHAT-R -OR- Cuestionario modificado de detección temprana de autismo
The M-CHAT-R assesses your child’s risk for autism spectrum disorders. Metropolitan Pediatrics screens all children at their 18-month appointment, and again at 24 months.
24 Month ASQ -OR- Cuestionario de 24 meses
The Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) is designed to screen young children for developmental delays—that is, to identify children who need further evaluation and those who are developing typically.
2½ Year Visit
30 Month ASQ -OR- Cuestionario de 30 meses
The Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) is designed to screen young children for developmental delays—that is, to identify children who need further evaluation and those who are developing typically.
6-10 Year Visit
Sports Pre-participation Questionnaire -OR- Examen previo a la participación en deportes en la escuela
The Sports Pre-participation Questionnaire helps assess and ensure patients’ safe participation in organized sports and other physical activities.
11-13 Year Visit
Adolescent Annual Questionnaire
The Adolescent Annual Questionnaire is completed by all adolescent patients at least once a year because substance use and mood can affect your health.
Confidential Health History (ages 11-13)
The Confidential Health History is a questionnaire completed by patients at each preventive exam during the 11-13 age range.
Pediatric Symptom Checklist -OR- Lista de síntomas pediátricos
The Pediatric Symptom Checklist is a standardized screening tool, in which parents rate how they perceive their adolescent.
Sports Pre-participation Questionnaire -OR- Examen previo a la participación en deportes en la escuela
The Sports Pre-participation Questionnaire helps assess and ensure patients’ safe participation in organized sports and other physical activities.
14-18 Year Visit
Adolescent Annual Questionnaire
The Adolescent Annual Questionnaire is completed by all adolescent patients at least once a year because substance use and mood can affect your health.
Confidential Health History (ages 14+)
The Confidential Health History is a questionnaire completed by patients at each preventive exam during the 14-18 age range.
Pediatric Symptom Checklist -OR- Lista de síntomas pediátricos
The Pediatric Symptom Checklist is a standardized screening tool, in which parents rate how they perceive their adolescent.
Sports Pre-participation Questionnaire -OR- Examen previo a la participación en deportes en la escuela
The Sports Pre-participation Questionnaire helps assess and ensure patients’ safe participation in organized sports and other physical activities.
Weekend Care
Call 1-833-PDX-KIDS for weekend care at:
Please contact us before going to an urgent care clinic or the ER! In most cases, we can treat your child in our clinic, saving you time and worry.
Saturdays
OPEN: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Call us: 8:00am – 2:30pm
Sundays
OPEN: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Call us: 8:30am – 1:30pm
