The retail-based clinic or community urgent care center is so convenient for simple illnesses like ear infections or strep throat. Why should I choose to see my child’s pediatrician instead?
Although we appreciate the convenience of these clinics, they are not able to provide the comprehensive care that your child deserves. Also, they cannot provide the continuity of care that is critically important to both the acute and long term care of your child. When you go to these clinics, continuity is interrupted, your child’s medical record will be incomplete, and it will be more difficult for us to appropriately treat your child at subsequent visits. At these clinics, in the absence of your child’s complete medical history, it is difficult to treat or prescribe in the most appropriate manner. We offer extended hours to accommodate our acutely ill patients. We offer our patients same-day appointments along with seasonal walk-in hours. Please take note of our extensive and patient-accommodating office hours.
