We make it a priority to establish an open, cooperative relationship with our patients. Our goal is to partner with you to achieve optimum health for your child. We will do our best to make each visit a good experience.

We have 15 pediatricians dedicated to serving you and your child in two locations, North Raleigh and Garner.  All of our doctors have had excellent medical training and are certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.  In order to meet your child's needs for health care, we are open every day of the year except New Year's, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.  Please see our Office Information page for more details on our office hours.

The warm summer days that we have been looking forward to are finally here!   Before you head to the beach or neighborhood pool or playground, here are a few sunshine safety tips to protect your family.

Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun cause skin cancer, which is the most common form of cancer in the United States.  Because children spend a lot more time outdoors, most of their sun exposure occurs before age 18, approximately 60-80%. 

Did you know that 2 or more sunburns increase your child’s risk of skin cancer as an adult?  Babies especially are at an increased risk of sunburn because a baby’s sensitive skin is thinner than adult skin.  A baby can’t tell you when he/she is too hot or beginning to sunburn.

To protect your child, keep all babies less than 6 months out of direct sunlight.   Shade, such as an umbrella, a wide brimmed hat, and child size sunglasses are a must for this age.  A small amount of sunscreen may be applied to children under 6 months of age if shade is not available.  Sunscreen should be applied 30 minutes before going outdoors.  Try to avoid sun exposure from 10 am to 4 pm.  Don’t forget UV rays back bounce from sand and concrete.

When choosing a sunscreen, look for one designed for children with a “broad-spectrum” protectant to screen out UVB and UVA rays.  Apply liberally, avoiding the eyes.  Select one with a SPF of 15, since higher SPF’s do not increase protection.  Use sunscreen even on cloudy days, and reapply every 2 hrs.  Apply more frequently if children are swimming or engaging in sports, even if the sunscreen says “waterproof”.  For kids who won’t wear a hat, look for new spray-on, non-greasy formulas designed for scalps.  Please avoid sunscreen products with bug protection. 

Children learn by example, so remember to use sunscreen yourself and make sun protection a part of your family routine. 

Don’t ruin the family fun with sunburn!

PHYSICAL EXAMS

If your child is going to need a physical for school, sports, or camp,
please call us 4-6 weeks in advance to schedule an appointment.

Please click here for 6th grade immunization requirements.

Our pediatricians are committed to the care and well being of their patients and understand that children are not simply small adults.

We are trained and committed to provide comprehensive care to children, including preventive care. Well exams can be scheduled weeks ahead of time, usually with the physician and at the time you choose.

Realizing that parents cannot anticipate when their child might get sick, we try to leave adequate time during each workday to care for children who are ill. The number of available sick appointments depends on the time of year. Please call as soon in the day as possible when a sick appointment is needed.

We feel that we can offer your child a higher level of care than walk in clinics or emergency rooms, because we have your child’s medical records and can offer better continuity of care. Unlike some clinics, all of our physicians are trained and board certified in pediatrics. Whenever possible, please take advantage of the excellent services Raleigh Pediatrics provides.

The physicians at Raleigh Pediatrics firmly believe that all children should receive recommended vaccines.  We encourage all our parents to read our Vaccine Policy and to discuss any concerns with one of our physicians prior to your next checkup.

For your convenience, we have included all the new patient forms you will need to complete for your child’s first visit to our office. We have found that it’s more relaxing and there are fewer distractions if you take the time to complete them at home, print copies, and bring them when you come in to the office. We also ask that you complete these forms if your child has not had contact with our office for three years or the medical records have been transferred to another practice. You may click here or select from the toolbar at the left of our home page.

Wake County, Johnston County, and Harnett County Public Schools require Middle School and High School athletes to have a complete physical exam within 365 days prior to the first practice or tryout date. If your child desires to participate in a school sport, be sure to schedule a yearly physical for your child.  For more information regarding school sports requirements, please refer to the following websites:

Wake County Public Schools

Johnston County Public Schools

Harnett County Public Schools

School systems in this area require that all children receive a complete physical within 365 days of starting kindergarten. This consists of obtaining height, weight, blood pressure, vision screen, audiogram, labwork, and updating immunizations. Each county provides a form for the physician's office to complete which should be returned to your child's school after the physical exam. Please bring this form with you to the visit. If the physical is not performed before school begins, you will have a thirty day grace period to get the exam and to complete the form. These appointment slots fill up quickly, so please call early to schedule your child's kindergarten physical.

If your child has an urgent medical problem which requires care outside of regular office hours, he or she may be seen by appointment in either the Raleigh or the Garner office in the evenings, Monday through Friday, from 5:00 until 6:00 p.m. The Raleigh office is open for emergencies only on Saturday and Sunday mornings. Our appointment line is open from 8:00 until 11:00 a.m. Parents desiring to bring an acutely ill child to be seen during these times should call the main office at (919) 872-0250. For problems that arise outside of these hours, or if there is no answer at the office number, please call the answering service at (919) 831-5394. They will refer your call to the Pediatric Advice Line or contact the pediatrician on call. Please do not call the Pediatric Advice Line directly.