WHAT TO EXPECT
Booking Your Appointment
Well-Child Checks are usually scheduled 2–3 months in advance to guarantee the longer time slots these visits deserve (newborns are the exception—just call and we’ll make space).
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Sick or follow-up visits often have same-day or next-day openings, and we keep a cancellation list—so it never hurts to ask.
Curb-to-Room Check-In
When you arrive, please call our office from your car. You will be directed in when a room is ready for you, which is typically just a few minutes. We like to minimize your wait time in our office and typically skip over the waiting room to decrease the spread of colds, flu, and other contagious bugs.
Inside the Exam Room
Vitals & Pre-Tests – A medical assistant records weight, height, temperature, and any vision, hearing, or rapid-lab tests ordered for that visit.
Doctor Time – Our pediatrician joins you for a thorough exam and unhurried conversation.
Average Timeline – Most visits finish in 10–20 minutes, but urgent cases can arise. If we’re running behind, know it’s because another child needed extra care—just as we’ll take the time your child needs.
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Tip: We tailor appointment lengths—well checks typically get more time than a quick ear-pain or same day sick visit—so please mention any concerns when you book.
What to Bring:
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Current insurance card and a form of copay payment
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Immunization record or hospital discharge papers for new patients
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Any school, sports, or camp forms to be completed
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A written list of medications, allergies, or questions you don’t want to forget
After Your Visit
You’ll leave with printed after-visit instructions, any prescriptions or referrals, and a portal reminder so lab results and forms land right in your inbox—no phone tag required.
Have Questions or Ready to Schedule?
Our live-answer receptionists are here to help. Call 410-647-8300 and experience pediatric care that’s efficient, thoughtful, and centered on your family’s needs.