Focused Pediatric Care for Specific Concerns
Not every trip to the doctor is for a sudden fever or a routine wellness check. Sometimes, you just need dedicated time to sit down with your provider to focus on a specific health topic or follow up on a previous concern.
Our pediatric office visits are designed for these important check-ins, allowing us to dive deeper into your questions and ensure your child’s care plan is working exactly as it should.
3 Ways to Get Care
Need Same-Day Pediatric Care?
If your child has a sudden illness or a new injury and needs to be seen today, book online or give us a call at 833-PDX-KIDS. We offer same-day appointments every day of the week to help your little one feel better as quickly as possible.
Learn more about our same-day care for urgent childhood illnesses and injuries.
When to Schedule an Office Visit
We are here to help your child with any of the following concerns:
- Mental health concerns (anxiety, depression, and stress)
- Follow up on a recent injury or illness (concussion, ear pain, constipation)
- Medication management
- Skin conditions and acne
- Unresolved pain (abdominal, headaches, migraines, joint or muscle)
- Manage a chronic condition, like asthma or ADHD
- Concussion or head injury evaluation
- Fainting evaluation
For sudden illnesses or new injuries, we offer same-day care.
On-Site Lab Testing
Our on-site lab offers quick results and faster treatment for your child. For specialized testing, we’ll collect and send samples to an outside lab, saving you an extra trip!
- Blood sugar testing: Checks blood sugar levels.
- COVID-19: Checks for a current COVID-19 infection.
- Hemoccult: Checks for the presence of blood in the stool.
- Hemoglobin: Checks for anemia (low iron).
- Influenza A and B: Checks for a current influenza infection.
- Lead level: Checks for lead exposure.
- Lipid panel: Checks cholesterol and fat (triglyceride) levels.
- Mono: Checks for antibodies that indicate mononucleosis.
- Pregnancy testing: Checks for the hormone (hCG) that indicates pregnancy.
- RSV: Checks for a current respiratory syncytial virus infection.
- Strep screening: Checks for strep throat infections.
- Tuberculosis screening: Skin test that checks for a TB infection.
- Urinalysis: Urine test that checks for a range of conditions and illnesses.
Office Visit FAQs
We know that as your child grows, new questions and specific health needs often pop up. Office visits are dedicated times for us to sit down together and focus on those individual topics.
Below are answers to common questions about how these appointments work and how we can best partner together for your child’s care.
How is an office visit different from a well-child visit?
Well-child visits are your child’s regular checkups. We focus on overall growth, development, and preventive care (like immunizations). These are usually scheduled once a year.
Office visits are focused appointments for a specific topic. If you need to follow up on a recent injury or illness, discuss a new concern, or manage a chronic condition like asthma or ADHD, this is the appointment for you.
Can we combine an office visit with a well-child checkup?
We try to keep these separate so we can give each type of care our full attention. Well-child visits focus on the “big picture” of growth and prevention, while office visits dive deep into a specific concern.
It is also important to know that insurance companies treat these as two separate types of visits. If we cover both in one appointment, it may result in a copay or a charge toward your deductible. If you have a specific topic you want to cover during a physical, let us know when booking so we can help you plan!
How soon can I get an appointment?
Because office visits aren’t for sudden illnesses, they are usually scheduled a few days or weeks in advance. If your child’s need is more urgent, let us know so we can help you decide if a same-day appointment is a better fit.
Can I request a specific provider for these visits?
Yes! Since these visits are scheduled ahead of time, it’s the perfect opportunity to book with your child’s primary care provider (PCP). We encourage this whenever possible so you can partner with someone who already knows your child and their history.
Can I discuss more than one concern during an office visit?
We want to make sure we have enough time to listen closely to your concerns. Office visits are typically scheduled for 1 or 2 specific topics so we can dive deep into the details.
If you have a longer list of things you’d like to discuss, please let us know when you call to schedule. This helps us decide if we should reserve a longer appointment or if it would be better to focus on your top priorities first and schedule a follow-up for the rest
Can an office visit be done via telehealth?
In many cases, yes! Telehealth is a great fit for “talk-based” visits like:
- Behavioral Health: Discussing ADHD, anxiety, or school concerns.
- Follow-Ups: Checking progress on a medication or a specialist visit.
- Lab Results: Reviewing recent tests and next steps.
Because some concerns still require an in-person physical exam (like a new rash or a persistent cough), telehealth appointments are scheduled directly by our team rather than online. This helps us make sure a video visit is the right fit for your needs. Give us a call, and we’ll find the best option for you!
How does Metro Pediatrics work with specialists if my child needs extra care?
We believe your pediatrician should be your family’s “home base.” If your child needs to see a specialist, we stay in close contact with them to keep your child’s records up to date and make sure everyone is on the same page. Whether it’s sharing test results or planning next steps, Metro coordinates care to make the experience as smooth and stress-free as possible for you.