Pediatrics
We believe in the power of teamwork!
Our providers work together to help deliver evidence-based care to our patients. In an effort to foster consistency and trust, each patient is cared for by a primary care team consisting of a physician and an advanced practice provider (physician assistant or nurse practitioner). We do our best to schedule patients with one of their care team members to help build familiarity for both the provider and the patient. However, if a care team member is not available, we will always make exceptions for urgent needs such as injuries and illness.
New Baby
Thank you for making Northeast Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine your baby’s Medical Home!
Once your baby is born, please let the birth hospital know you will be using Northeast Pediatrics for your baby’s primary medical care. This way, the hospital can share medical records with us in preparation for your baby’s first newborn visit.
If you are just researching practices and your baby has not yet been born, then there is nothing for you to do in advance. However, if you would like a tour of our office or have questions that cannot be answered on our website, please call the office for a complimentary prenatal visit.
Vaccine Schedule
Visit Schedule
In Hospital Visit
If you deliver at Cayuga Medical Center we will visit daily. This is not considered a well visit.
- Hepatitis B #1
- Vitamin K injection
- Hearing Screening
- Newborn Screening Blood Test
- Circumcision (if desired)
Initial Office Visit
24-48 hours following discharge.
This is not considered a well visit.
- Weight Check & exam
- Hepatitis B #1 (if not given in hospital)
- If breastfeeding, lactation consultation is provided as part of visit
2 Week Recheck
This is not considered a well visit.
- Weight Check & exam
- If breastfeeding, lactation consultation is provided as part of visit
Well Visits are scheduled as follows:
1, 2, 4, 6 Months
- Any eligible vaccines
- Health exam
- Parental depression screening
9 Months
- Any eligible vaccines
- Health exam
- SWYC (developmental screening)
12 Months
- Any eligible vaccines
- Health exam
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Lead level screening
15 Months
- Any eligible vaccines
- Health exam
18 Months
- Any eligible vaccines
- Health exam
- SWYC (developmental/Autism screening)
2 Years
- Any eligible vaccines
- Health exam
- SWYC (developmental/Autism screening)
- Complete Blood Count (CMC)
- Lead level Screening
2-1/2 Years
- Any eligible vaccines
- Health exam
- SWYC (developmental/Autism screening)
3 Years
- Any eligible vaccines
- Health exam
- Vision and Hearing Screening
4-5 Years
- Any eligible vaccines
- Health exam
- Vision and Hearing Screening
6-11 Years
- Any eligible vaccines
- Health exam
- Pediatric Symptom Checklist Screening (PSC)
- Traumatic Stress Screening Tool (TSST)
Adolescent Health
Welcome to the Adolescent Clinic at Northeast Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine!
All of our patients ages 12-21 years are cared for in our adolescent clinic, located in the lower level of the Graham Road Office. It is staffed by the same providers that are in our pediatric clinic.
An individual’s healthcare journey changes as they grow. Our adolescent clinic is meant to help teens become more independent and encourage them to take a more active role in their healthcare.
What’s different in the adolescent clinic?
Teens start their visit one on one with their provider, with parents and guardians joining for discussion towards the end.
Questionnaires are completed by the teen and one by the parent or guardian to gather important information regarding mental, physical, and emotional health.
The adolescent clinic is smaller and a bit quieter.
At 18 years of age, parents and guardians no longer have access to a teen’s patient portal and teens are responsible for signing their HIPAA forms and contacts.
Patients must transition to adult or family health once they have reached age 21. This means, their last well visit with us will be at age 20.
Lactation
Sometimes something that seems so natural can be incredibly challenging. Let us help!
We have qualified, passionate lactation specialists that have years of experience and are able to offer:
- Breastfeeding consultation and close follow-up for first-time mothers and for mothers who encountered problems previously with breastfeeding and are seeking a positive experience.
- Postnatal counseling in the office one to three days after hospital discharge.
- Coordinated newborn care and lactation care during the same office visit.
- Evaluation of home support and advice on easing the transition.Individualized instruction to help mothers fine-tune breastfeeding techniques.
- Nursing premature infants.
- Meeting the special needs of babies with cleft palate and other facial anomalies.
- Breastfeeding following multiple birth (twins, etc.).
- Guidance for mothers with breast augmentation or breast anomalies.
- In office Frenotomy procedure.
Pre-Travel Visits
Northeast Pediatrics provides pre-travel evaluations and individually tailored advice regarding specific travel related health risks. We provide a full range of immunizations recommended for travelers and offer expert advice in prophylaxis against malaria. We also perform specialized evaluation of illnesses that may have occurred during or after travel overseas.
Schedule Ahead of Time
If you are interested in a pre-travel consultation, please be sure to schedule the visit at least 3 to 4 weeks prior to departure, in order to allow adequate time for pre-travel immunizations and a thorough evaluation of any medical conditions (for example, asthma, allergies or orthopedic problems) that may create additional risks while traveling.
Useful Travel Links
- CDC Travel Information CDC official travel website with updated information about vaccine recommendations and travel health advisories.
- WHO International Travel and Health Site International Travel and Health is WHO site which gives guidance on the full range of health risks likely to be encountered at specific destinations and associated with different types of travel – from business, humanitarian and leisure travel to backpacking and adventure tours.
- Traveler’s Checklist for travel abroad.
Integrated Behavioral Health
We believe that a person’s emotional and mental health are an important piece of their overall health. That is why we offer on-premise behavioral health services for our established patients. Our behavioral health providers are members of your healthcare team at Northeast Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine with special training in the behavioral, emotional, and social aspects of health.
Services are accessed through a referral by your Northeast Pediatrics Provider and include:
- Acting out, tantrums
- ADHD
- Alcohol and drug use
- Mood concerns
- Eating concerns
- Parenting strategies
- Post-partum depression resources
- Stress or adjustment
- Disrupted sleep
What is a Behavioral Health Consultant?
The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC)
The Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC) is an in-office provider specialized to help with many types of behavioral health concerns that impact life at any age. The BHC partners with the patient’s pediatrician to offer brief and highly-tailored recommendations to help build skills, try new strategies, and connect with helpful resources.
