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Dr. Lauren Melissa Jansson is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise include drug abuse research, drug-exposed infants and children, and pediatrics. Dr. Jansson earned her M.D. from the State University of New York at Downstate Medical Center. She completed her residency at the Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center and performed a fellowship in developmental pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Her research interests include fetal neurobehavioral development in drug-exposed pregnancies, lactation in opioid-dependent women on medication assisted treatment, and neonatal abstinence syndrome resulting from in utero opiate and other substance exposures. Dr. Jansson is a member of several professional organizations, including the College on Problems of Drug Dependence, the Academic Pediatric Association, and the Society for Pediatric Research. Dr. Jansson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome. Dr. Jansson is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Jansson is currently accepting new patients.
KennedyKrieger Institute
Dr. George Capone is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Capone is committed to research that explores the neurobiologic basis of cognitive impairment and co-morbid neurobehavioral and psychiatric disorders associated with Down syndrome. He is also a research scientist and director of the Down Syndrome Clinic and Research Center (DSCRC) at Kennedy Krieger Institute, as well as an attending physician on the institute’s comprehensive rehabilitation unit. Dr. Capone attended college at Wesleyan University and worked as a research assistant at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston before obtaining his medical degree from the University of Connecticut in 1983. After a residency and fellowship in pediatrics at the Children''s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Dr. Capone came to Baltimore in 1988 to pursue a fellowship in neurobiology research at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Capone is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Down Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Trisomy 12 Mosaicism, and Mosaicism. Dr. Capone is currently accepting new patients.
UM Upper Chesapeake Health At Bel Air
I wanted to find a career that would allow me to give back to the community. I was also always fascinated with the sciences of the human body.What I want my patients to know about me:I enjoy taking care of the tiniest, sickest patients--nurturing them back to health while helping families cope and navigate through the intensity of a NICU stay. I work with a great group of people who are dedicated and love what they do.What I do when I'm not seeing patients:I spend my free time traveling all over the world. In the past, I have participated in many mission trips to under-served countries. This has given me an appreciation of the many privileges we experience here. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rotor Syndrome. Dr. Moorthy is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine - 2011, American Board Of Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine,, American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics, 2011, and American Board Of Pediatrics, Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine - 2016. Dr. Moorthy is currently accepting new patients.
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Medical School: Madras Medical College, University of Madras, Chennai ,INDIA Residency: 1. Pediatrics- Cook County Hospital, Chicago IL. 2.Neurodevelopmental Disabilities- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore,MD. Current Position: Instructor, Department of Neurology , Johns Hopkins Hospital. Assistant Medical Director, Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore, MD 21211. Dr. Menon is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, Koolen De Vries Syndrome, and Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome. Dr. Menon is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Menon is currently accepting new patients.
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Paul Law is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Rosedale, Maryland. Dr. Law is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Law is currently accepting new patients.
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Dr. Paul H. Lipkin is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Lipkin’s clinical interests include developmental concerns such as autism and attention, learning, and language disorders. He treats infants and children at the Kennedy Krieger Institute’s Center for Development and Learning and is on the faculty of the Institute’s Maternal and Child Health Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Other Related Disabilities (LEND) Program. As director of medical informatics at the Kennedy Krieger Institute, Dr. Lipkin oversees the Interactive Autism Network (IAN) and related clinical and research informatics services, connecting those affected by autism and other developmental disorders with researchers throughout the world. Dr. Lipkin received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers University and attended medical school at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School. He received his general pediatric training, focusing on primary care, at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, followed by subspecialty training in developmental pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University and the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Dr. Lipkin joined the faculty of the Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins University in 1995. He has provided national leadership on autism and other developmental disorders through his work with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which recognized him with the 2011 Arnold J. Capute Award to honor his contributions to the field of developmental disabilities. He was also awarded a prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellowship, which he completed in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of the Secretary in 2011. Dr. Lipkin is a former chair of the Council on Children with Disabilities and currently leads key AAP initiatives on early developmental surveillance and screening. Dr. Lipkin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Dr. Lipkin is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Lipkin is currently accepting new patients.
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Dr. Alexander Hoon is an associate professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He also serves as the director of the Phelps Center for Cerebral Palsy and Neurodevelopmental Medicine and medical director of the Carter Center for Holoprosencephaly and Related Disorders at Kennedy Krieger Institute. Dr. Hoon received a bachelor of science from Davidson College in 1974, and a medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1978. After a pediatric residency at Kosair-Children's Hospital in Louisville, he completed a neonatology fellowship at British Columbia Children's Hospital and a one-year fellowship in medical genetics at the Affiliated Hospitals in Vancouver, Canada. In 1988, he came to Baltimore where he completed a fellowship in neurodevelopmental disabilities at Kennedy Krieger Institute, and obtained a master's of public health at Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health. He joined the Kennedy Krieger faculty in 1990. Using his training in neonatology, genetics, neurodevelopmental disabilities and public health and working with collaborative research teams, Dr. Hoon addresses questions of cause and treatment in cerebral palsy. His current research uses advanced neuroimaging techniques, including diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), in the Kennedy Krieger Institute Kirby Research Center for Functional Brain Imaging, to more precisely characterize brain injury. Dr. Hoon is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Society of Human Genetics, the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine, the Society for Developmental Pediatrics and the Kennedy Fellows Association. He was awarded the 2001 Kennedy Krieger Institute William J. Hersey Prize for exceptional commitment to children with disabilities. Dr. Hoon is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Palsy, Cardiofaciocutaneous Syndrome, RASopathies, and Rubella. Dr. Hoon is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Hoon is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Maryland Abingdon
Sunitha Venugopal is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Abingdon, Maryland. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rotor Syndrome. Dr. Venugopal is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics, 2002. Dr. Venugopal is currently accepting new patients.
UM Upper Chesapeake Health At Bel Air
Prashant Jha is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bel Air, Maryland. His clinical expertise encompasses Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Cerebral Hypoxia, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Infantile Pyloric Stenosis. Dr. Jha is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics, 2016 and American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, 2020. Dr. Jha is currently accepting new patients.
JH Health Care & Surgery Center – White Marsh
Dr. Ming-Hsien Wang is an associate professor of urology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and director of pediatric urology fellowship. She specializes in pediatric urology, with expertise in the treatment of common urological conditions in children as well as congenital abnormalities. Dr. Wang received her B.S. in biological science from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1995 and completed her M.D. at the Tufts University School of Medicine in 1999. After an internship in general surgery at the Mayo Clinic, she completed a residency in radiation oncology at the Thomas Jefferson Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. She then returned to the Mayo Clinic for a research fellowship in urology and biochemistry/molecular biology and conducted a residency in urology at the University of Buffalo School of Medicine. She joined the Johns Hopkins faculty after the completion of a clinical fellowship in pediatric urology at the University of California, San Francisco. Her research interests include genetic mutations in hypospadias, bladder development and long-term outcomes in children with congenital urological disorders. Her clinical interests include conditions such as urinary tract infections, undescended testicles, hypospadias, hydrocele, hernia, varicocele, testicular torsion, kidney, ureteropelvic junction obstruction, bladder and genital anomalies, such as vesicoureteral reflux, neurogenic bladder, genitourinary malignancies and complex urinary reconstruction. Dr. Wang has published extensively and has presented at the national conferences of organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Urologic Association. She is a member of the American Urological Association and the Urology Section of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and sits on a variety of national and local committees. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duplication of Urethra, Neurogenic Bladder, Hydrocele, and Hypospadias. Dr. Wang is currently accepting new patients.
JH Health Care & Surgery Center – White Marsh
Kelly Koay is a primary care provider, practicing in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine in Nottingham, Maryland. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Male Pattern Baldness, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension. Dr. Koay is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Koay is currently accepting new patients.
JH Health Care & Surgery Center – White Marsh
Dr. Sheila M. Hofert is an assistant professor of pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She specializes in pediatric hospital medicine, with a research interest in mindfulness practices and their role in clinician wellness. Dr. Hofert earned an undergraduate degree at the University of Central Florida and her medical degree at the University of Florida College of Medicine. She completed a pediatrics residency at Johns Hopkins. She has been practicing as a hospitalist/ED physician since 1999. She has been a faculty member at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine since 2009. She speaks English and Persian. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sunken Fontanelles. Dr. Hofert is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Hofert is currently accepting new patients.
Kennedy Krieger Institute
I am a pediatric neurologist with expertise in epilepsy and electroencephalography (EEG). My clinical and research interests include genetics of epilepsy, medical management of patients with intractable epilepsy and presurgical evaluation of patients who are candidates for epilepsy surgery. Dr. Gupta is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS), Epilepsy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Maryland Aberdeen
Nathaniel Sumilang is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Aberdeen, Maryland. Dr. Sumilang is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Sunken Fontanelles, Croup, and Asthma in Children. Dr. Sumilang is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics, 2002. Dr. Sumilang is currently accepting new patients.
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Dr. Stacy Suskauer is a professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She serves as the director of the Division of Pediatric Rehabilitation in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Dr. Suskauer attended Duke University in Durham, North Carolina for her undergraduate and medical education. She completed a combined residency program in pediatrics and physical medicine and rehabilitation at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati. She came to Kennedy Krieger Institute and Johns Hopkins for a pediatric rehabilitation research fellowship and subsequently joined the faculty of these institutions in 2007. Dr. Suskauer is also the Vice President for Rehabilitation at Kennedy Krieger Institute where she also serves as co-director of the Center for Brain Injury Recovery and the Brain Injury Clinical Research Center. Her research interests include understanding and optimizing outcomes after childhood brain injury and evaluating functional outcomes in individuals with Sturge-Weber Syndrome. As Division Director for Pediatric Rehabilitation, she brings together providers and programs across the four sites of the Johns Hopkins Pediatric Rehabilitation Network: Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital, Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital, and Kennedy Krieger Institute. Videos Dr. Stacy SuskauerPediatric Rehabilitation Recent News Articles and Media Coverage CDC Updates Child Concussion GuidelinesCBS Baltimore (September 2018) On a Search for Markers to Assess the Subtle Signs of Brain InjuryRestore (February 2017) Stimulating Brain Can Speed up Concussion RecoveryWBALTV (February 2017) 4 Myths About Kids and ConcussionsThe Huffington Post (March 2016). Dr. Suskauer is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood, and Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn. Dr. Suskauer is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Suskauer is currently accepting new patients.
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Mihee Bay is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Bay is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Delayed Growth, Wildervanck Syndrome, and CHARGE Syndrome. Dr. Bay is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Bay is currently accepting new patients.
Balbir S Chauhan MD
Balbir Chauhan is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Joppa, Maryland. His clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Chauhan is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Maryland Abingdon
Katherine Hopkins is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Abingdon, Maryland. Dr. Hopkins is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics, 1994. Dr. Hopkins is currently accepting new patients.
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Inc.
Morgen Bernius is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bel Air, Maryland. Her clinical expertise encompasses Croup, Diarrhea, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection. Dr. Bernius is currently accepting new patients.
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center Inc.
Megan Cobb is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Bel Air, Maryland. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, and Viral Gastroenteritis. Dr. Cobb is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Water's Edge
Edward Kuwera, M.D. is an ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric conditions and adult strabismus at the Wilmer Eye Institute’s locations in Bel Air and Baltimore, Maryland. His primary focus is on the diagnosis and treatment of complex forms of strabismus (a misalignment of the eyes, usually with double vision, or diplopia), including reoperations, torsional misalignments, and strabismus from thyroid eye disease. Dr. Kuwera is one of very few surgeons in the world who does adjustable surgery for both adults and children, done on the same day. He also has a special interest in children with nystagmus, amblyopia, and cortical visual impairment. Dr. Kuwera graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ross University, where he was a recipient of the Distinguished Scholar Award for academic excellence. Since medical school, Dr. Kuwera has been an advocate of medical and patient education - recognized as Intern Of The Year while training, as well as receiving numerous medical, clinical, and surgical teaching awards throughout his career. He is passionate about involving patients and families in the management of their health concerns and was awarded the Johns Hopkins Hospital Service Star for these interactions. He is actively involved with several projects, among them: VR/AR devices to diagnose and treat visual disorders, optical enhancements to retinoscopy, Lancaster red-green testing, and methods for enhancing trainee and patient learning. As Wilmer's Co-Division Education Champion in ophthalmic optics, Division Education Champion in pediatrics, and Division Fellowship Program Director, Dr. Kuwera provides instruction on clinical skills, surgical techniques, and review of the basic sciences to fellows, residents, and medical students. Visit the site for pediatric eye care instructional videos. CV https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/-/media/wilmer/documents/cvs/kuwera-jhu-cv.pdf Recent News Articles and Media Coverage The importance of back-to-school eye exams, DC News Now (September 2024) Passing the Scalpel in Strabismus, Wilmer Insider (June 2021). Dr. Kuwera is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kuwera is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Water's Edge
Laurie Bothwell, M.D., practices pediatrics and internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, and completed her residency in both pediatrics and internal medicine at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. She provides a warm and friendly environment for her patients and families. She enjoys developing relationships with families and partnering with her patients and families in caring for their health. Videos Caring for the CommunityMeet Dr. Laurie Bothwell. Dr. Bothwell is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Bothwell is currently accepting new patients.
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Water's Edge
Vera Bennett Brown, M.D., is a pediatrician at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Water’s Edge. She earned her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, and completed her residency in pediatrics at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore. Dr. Brown is dedicated to pediatric health care maintenance and prevention. She enjoys caring for patients starting from birth through adolescence and early adulthood. Videos Caring for the CommunityMeet Dr. Vera Brown. Dr. Brown is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Brown is currently accepting new patients.
JH Health Care & Surgery Center – White Marsh
Lisa Koulish, M.D., is a pediatrician at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians White Marsh. She earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, and completed her residency in pediatrics at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. Videos Caring for the CommunityMeet Dr. Lisa Koulish. Dr. Koulish is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Koulish is currently accepting new patients.
JH Health Care & Surgery Center – White Marsh
Bobby Batra, M.D., practices pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians White Marsh. She received her medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College, and also completed her residency in pediatrics at Azad Medical College. Videos Caring for the CommunityMeet Dr. Bobby Batra. Dr. Batra is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Batra is currently accepting new patients.
How do I find a Pediatrician near joppa, MD?
A Pediatrician is a type of primary care provider, and is responsible for your ongoing healthcare monitoring and maintenance, and is your first line of treatment. You should see your Pediatrician near joppa, MD at least once a year. If new symptoms arise, they will also help you get properly diagnosed, although for many situations you will need to see a specialist near joppa, MD to get diagnosed and treated.
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What are the different kinds of primary care providers, including Pediatricians, near joppa, MD?
- A pediatrician is an expert in childhood growth and development and they are frequently the primary care provider for children under 18.
- Adults near joppa, MD generally see an Internist, a General Practitioner, or a Family Practitioner (often informally called a Family Doctor) for their primary care.
- Older adults near joppa, MD may see a Geriatrician, which is a provider that specializes in the care of older people.
- Some women near joppa, MD choose to receive their primary care from their OB/GYN (obstetrician/gynecologist), though if you have multiple medical issues, it may be in your best interest to find a primary care physician.
How do I get a referral near joppa, MD from my Pediatrician?
Typically, your joppa Pediatrician will refer you to a specialist if they believe it to be necessary. You can also explore your symptoms or research your diagnosis to see what kinds of providers commonly treat your health condition near joppa, MD.
Should I get a second opinion from another Pediatrician near joppa, MD for my health condition?
When you’re making important health decisions, it’s always recommended to get medical opinions from more than one provider, whether that be another Pediatrician or a specialist near joppa, MD. If you just received a diagnosis from you Pediatrician, but something in your gut tells you to seek more guidance, it’s OK to consult with another doctor near joppa, MD to get additional insight into your condition and care. Second opinions are highly valuable because they can either confirm or disprove your original diagnosis or provide different perspectives from different Pediatrician. Most doctors, including Pediatricians, will not get offended and welcome second opinions, especially if you were diagnosed with a serious or rare condition. You can even use MediFind to search for another Pediatrician or specialist near joppa, MD who can provide a second opinion.
How do I find a specialist near joppa, MD, in addition to my Pediatrician, for my specific condition?
There are over 7,000 conditions that providers, including Pediatricians and specialists need to treat. With so many conditions, it is nearly impossible for any provider to be an expert in every unique condition, even in just one geographic area like joppa. However, plenty of research has shown that experience is the best predictor of expertise, and it is important to find a joppa doctor who has a lot of experience with your particular condition. MediFind can help you find a doctor or a second opinion for your condition.
When talking with your Pediatrician, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Pediatrician more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.
How can I learn about the latest research and medical advances my Pediatrician in joppa may know about?
Pediatricians know there is new scientific research happening all the time, and in fact, it’s estimated that the total body of medical knowledge now doubles every 73 days. That’s a lot of information to keep up with, even for an excellent Pediatrician. MediFind can help you explore the latest medical advances, research, and breakthroughs for your health condition, giving you access to the same cutting-edge information as your joppa Pediatrician.
How can I research clinical trials my Pediatrician might tell me about, especially ones that are located near joppa, MD?
How can I research clinical trials my Pediatrician might tell me about, especially ones that are located near joppa, MD?
Depending on your specific health condition, your Pediatrician may bring up clinical trials near joppa, MD during one of your appointments. The purpose of clinical trials is to find improvements or discoveries for diseases and treatments, and your Pediatrician may be working to stay on top of these developments, or refer you to a specialist who focuses on your condition. MediFind can help you easily search and filter clinical trials for your health condition, including those near joppa, MD, that your Pediatrician might bring up. You can also learn more about what to consider when exploring clinical trials that you may wish to discuss with your Pediatrician.
What should I bring with me to an appointment with my Pediatrician near joppa, MD?
Bring your list of concerns (or reasons for your visit) with you on a piece of paper or your phone, so you can easily recall them when speaking to your Pediatrician in joppa. You may want to consider bringing a friend or loved one for support, and to help you recall the information after your Pediatrician visit. Bring a notebook so you can take notes, copies of your medical records (dating back at least one year), a list of current medications, supplements and allergies to medications, your family history of disease, and a list of symptoms (and details about how long they last and how often they occur) to discuss with your joppa Pediatrician.
When talking with your Pediatrician, be honest and don’t hold anything back, since your doctor can only help you with the information you give them. Understanding the full picture will give your Pediatrician more to work with and help them provide you with the best care.
How can I get the most out of my Pediatrician appointment near joppa, MD?
Being a “good patient” isn’t just about listening to your Pediatrician. It’s about engaging in your health together to ensure you receive a high quality of care, which is called practicing patient autonomy. It’s important to be honest with your joppa Pediatrician, and hide nothing, even if it’s embarrassing. You should also speak up and voice your concerns, and listen and ask questions of your Pediatrician. You may also consider doing your own research on your condition and talking to other patients before or after speaking with your Pediatrician.
What questions should I ask my joppa Pediatrician?
A few topics you may wish to ask your Pediatrician about include: diagnosis details, symptom management, medical care, second opinions from other Pediatricians, whether you should see a specialist near joppa, MD other than your Pediatrician, treatment plans, side effects, and expectations for follow-up appointments with your Pediatrician.
Can a Pediatrician near joppa, MD help me check symptoms?
Depending on your symptoms, a Pediatrician near joppa, MD may be able to provide a different point of view on your health. You can also explore your symptoms and bring the results with you to your Pediatrician visit for discussion.
What are the most common health conditions that a Pediatrician near joppa, MD might treat?
What types of insurance are accepted by Pediatricians near joppa, MD?
You should always contact your Pediatrician’s office to make sure they take your health insurance. Every Pediatrician has different arrangements with insurance providers. The most commonly accepted insurance near joppa, MD may not be the same as elsewhere, but some of the largest insurance providers are: Anthem/Blue Cross Blue Shield, Centene, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, HCSC (Health Care Service Corporation), CVS Health/Aetna, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, and Cigna.
How far should I travel to find the best Pediatrician near joppa, MD?
Despite our increasingly connected world, there are times when you need to see your Pediatrician in person in joppa. For Pediatricians, this study concluded that people typically only travel about 18 minutes. So, a good rule of thumb is to select a primary care physician that is located near you in joppa, somewhere between 15-30 minutes away. For more specialized care, you may need to travel considerably further, but look for specialists within 45 minutes of your home near joppa, MD if possible.
In recent years, many Pediatricians have also adopted telehealth, also commonly called telemedicine, which is the use of digital technology to provide or supplement patient care. Telehealth can help reduce the burden of physical travel to your Pediatrician near joppa, MD. You might wish to consider contacting your Pediatrician’s office to learn about the telehealth options they offer for joppa, as well as your insurance provider.













