Meet and Greets with our Docs!
We recommend that you begin interviewing pediatricians as early in your pregnancy as you can. We believe that the physicians and staff of Howard Coounty Pediatrics will come highly recommended by your obstetrician. Perhaps even your friends have children here at HoCo Pediatrics — be sure to ask them!
For more information, check out How to Choose a Pediatrician from healthychildren.org, the parent friendly informational website of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Meet and Greet interviews are free of charge and are available on different days and times depending on which provider you select. Here are a few questions that you are commonly asked during the Meet and Greet interview:
How soon after birth will my baby be seen?
Most hospitals ask for the name of your pediatrician before you deliver. That way, if there are complications during your pregnancy or delivery, your baby can be examined by their pediatrician at birth, otherwise your baby’s first examination will take place by one of the doctors at your delivering hospital, within the first 24 hours after birth. We generally want to see your child in our office about 24-48 hr after you and your new baby are discharged to home from the hospital.
Do I need to make an appointment if I have questions?
We are happy to try to answer simple questions without you having to come to the office. Please, send us a portal message anytime! Our qualified Triage Team is available Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm to answer your questions, and we have helpful information on this site, so please feel free to look around. Feel free to call for any urgent issues. When we are closed, urgent phone messages are forwarded to after hours partner, Hello Pediatrics, who collaborates with our on-call clinicians to address any urgent questions.
What is the checkup and immunization schedule?
We follow the guidelines established by The American Academy of Pediatrics. They recommend checkups at 2, 4, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 24, and 30 months. Checkups should be scheduled annually after that. Check your insurance to confirm which well visits are covered.