Pediatrics – PCMC

Board Certified Pediatricians in New Orleans, LA

At Premium Care Medical Center, our compassionate and experienced pediatricians care about the health and well-being of your children. We care for newborns, toddlers, and school-age kids, as well as adolescents and teens.

We understand that children may not typically enjoy doctor visits, but we do our best to make them feel comfortable and treat them as if they were our own. We make each experience in our Westbank office as easy and as fun as possible so that your child is not afraid of returning.

Preventive/Well-Child Care

We go out of our way to help children understand the value of their health and the importance of taking care of their bodies. As board-certified pediatricians, we are knowledgeable in all areas of children’s health and provide personalized, attentive care. Your child will receive the most comprehensive examination possible to ensure optimal health and wellness for years to come.

Our preventive and well-child services include:

Vaccines and immunizations
School and sports physicals
Developmental screenings, including autism screening for children at 18 and 24 months
Behavioral assessments
Hearing and vision screenings
Cholesterol screening for children at higher risk of dyslipidemia (high cholesterol)
Diet counseling for children at higher risk for obesity and chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes
Oral health risk assessment and lead screening for children at risk of exposure
Fluoride supplements for children without fluoride in their water source
Iron supplements for children 6 to 12 months at risk for anemia

Sick Visits and Urgent Care

We provide same-day sick visits and urgent care for when your children are ill. Our pediatricians treat kids of all ages with these common problems:

Common cold
Bronchitis
Asthma
Sore throat
Strep throat
Pink eye (conjunctivitis)
Earache
Ear infection
Nosebleeds
Sinusitis
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Stomach flu
Constipation
Flu
Rashes
Hives
Insect sting allergy

You can read more about pediatric conditions and treatments in our patient education library.

We’re Here for All Your Primary Care Needs

For comprehensive primary care from a board-certified doctor who is dedicated to your well-being, call Premium Care Medical Center in New Orleans at (504) 361-4203.