Annual well-child checks are more than just routine doctor appointments; they are foundational to ensuring your child is healthy, happy, and on a positive trajectory into adulthood. These regular visits are crucial touchpoints in monitoring a child's growth and development, and they foster a proactive approach that allows for timely interventions.
Well-child visits are also instrumental in establishing a strong, trusting relationship between the pediatrician, the child, and the family. This relationship becomes a backbone of support, providing parents and caregivers with a trusted resource for guidance on nutrition, sleep, behavioral and learning issues, mental health, and other parenting concerns.
At Opulent Pediatrics in Blacksburg, VA, we pride ourselves on offering top-tier pediatric care. Our board-certified pediatricians are experts in child health, dedicated to providing the best possible experiences for our young patients and their families. With our easy-to-use online scheduling system, making an appointment has never been simpler. Don't wait; schedule with us today!
At each well-child visit, our Opulent Pediatrics team will collect key metrics to track your child's growth and development. First, we will perform a physical examination, checking everything from head to toe to ensure your child's physical development is on track. This exam includes measuring their height, weight, and blood pressure.
Then, we'll check your child's vision and hearing to make sure they aren't having any issues that could get in the way of their ability to play, learn, and grow. During their eye test, they'll be asked to read letters from a chart, and for their hearing test, they'll wear headphones while sounds are played at different volumes. We may also recommend laboratory screenings, such as blood or urine tests, to assess your child's overall health.
In addition to our well-child visits, we offer a range of other services to support your child's health and development:
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)'s infant check-up schedule recommends visits at:
Then, from their third birthday on, the AAP recommends that children continue seeing their pediatrician every year through age 21. At Opulent Pediatrics, we follow these guidelines to ensure your child receives the best possible care.
We recommend bringing a list of questions or concerns you may have for your child's pediatrician. It can be easy to forget something in the moment, so having a written list can help ensure you get your questions answered.
You should also bring your child's insurance information, identification, and a list of any medications they are currently taking. If this is your first visit with us, please arrive 15 minutes early to fill out our required first-time patient paperwork.
At Opulent Pediatrics, we follow the pediatric vaccine schedule recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics. This schedule outlines the recommended timing and number of doses for each vaccine. Our team will keep track of your child's immunization records to ensure they are up-to-date and protected from serious diseases.
Scheduling an appointment at Opulent Pediatrics is easy and convenient! You can schedule online through our user-friendly system or call our office during business hours. We also offer same-day appointments for urgent needs, so don't hesitate to reach out. We look forward to caring for your child's health and development!