The Importance of Regular Well Child Exams

Esteemed Pediatric Providers Advocate Regular  Well Child Visits

Our four respected, experienced, licensed, board-certified medical/pediatric Providers lead the way in superior child healthcare at A to Z Pediatrics, in New Port Richey, FL. Our Pediatric providers are Dr. Haravu Lokesh, Dr. Rupal Desai,  Dr. Monica Porcelli and Tarah Savino, PA.

The Importance of Well-Child Exams

Our Providers and staff at A to Z Pediatrics in New Port Richey, FL, believe nothing is more vital to your child's health and well-being than making and keeping appointments for regular well child exams. The AAP, CDC, CHADD, NIH, and NAMI support the information they share.

Every parent's goal is that their child remains healthy and has the best chance for a quality life. Your child needs a devoted and compassionate pediatrician to follow your child's growth and see them through life's milestones. Ideally, a child should start visiting us as newborns until they reach 18.

It is best to have a personal pediatrician for your child you can turn to for acute conditions, chronic conditions, and preventative care. This pediatrician knows your child as well as they know their child. Our Providers  can detect problems early and protect your child from serious health issues.

Well child visits are frequent during the first few years of life. Your child sees significant growth milestones and developmental issues, making it vital for our doctor to observe these changes and manage arising issues early.

As parents see their child enter specific milestones, there may be behavior changes, Sleeping & eating  Patterns, and other health care  challenges that the parent needs help with.

Parents should write down these questions  for all well check exams and bring them to each visit,  so we can fully answer their concerns.

Sometimes, children are more comfortable asking their providers   health related questions than asking their parents.

Some of the typical vitals that we obtain at each visit include,

• Height
• Weight
• Blood Pressure
• Heart Rate and Sounds
• Vision and Hearing 
• Musculoskeletal Development
• Lung Sounds
• Age appropriate developmental progress of the body changes
• Age appropriate Psychological assessments 
• Age appropriate Immunizations.

 Call Today for Well Child Exams

Please call A to Z Pediatrics today at (727) 375-5242 in New Port Richey, FL, to establish your child as a patient and schedule a well child exam. Our Providers Dr. Haravu Lokesh, Dr. Rupal Desai, and Dr. Monica Porcelli and Tarah Savino, PA  are eager to meet with you and your child on a regular basis, when your child's well child exam  is due.

If your child has not seen a pediatrician, or it has been a while, no problem, as we can get your child caught up and on the right healthy path.