Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
How Can Regular Visits to a Pediatrician Help My Child?
What Services Does Metroplex Pediatrics PA Offer?
Can I Bring My Teenager to Your Healthcare Center?
Yes, you are encouraged to bring children who are in their teen years to our office. Your child as a teenager is currently going through puberty, hormonal imbalance, and physical and psychological changes. If your child does not receive the right amount of attention from you, he/she may develop physical and mental issues that can have long-term impact.
Hence, it is important during these years that your child maintains a healthy and active lifestyle while overcoming issues most teens today deal with. Our pediatricians specialize in helping teenagers set a strong base on which they become successful adults. We provide consultation, laboratory diagnosis, and health tests that help your teen keep the right mindset in such important years of life.
What Is the Age Limit of Children You See?
We specialize in children of all ages from birth to 18 years of age. Our holistic approach to physical and neural development, along with the parenting resources we provide, makes us one of the most recognized pediatric services in Texas. Whether your child is sick or not showing signs of development, we can help them grow in a fun and unique environment with targeted programs and events that encourage them to develop social skills.
What Is Your Approach to Child Development?
Metroplex Pediatrics PA strives to lead by example when it comes to helping children take the right steps towards growth. Our pediatricians observe a holistic approach to improving health and fitness in children. Children with sickness are diagnosed and treatments are offered that encompass nutrition, exercise, and medication.
We also provide a fun and interactive platform where children of all ages can be analyzed while staying engaged. We then present recommendations and tips on helping your child become good in learning, reading, thinking, sports, and fitness. Our approach enables us to cater to the specific needs of your child and help them grow the proper way.
Why Do I Have to Show My Insurance Card During Each Visit?
It is a requirement by the insurance company that we ask you to present a healthcare insurance card during each visit. While it may seem redundant to you, doing so helps us ensure compliance with the regulatory authorities.
How Do I Forward My Child’s Medical Records to a New Doctor?
Whether you are looking for a second opinion or relocating to a new place, your child’s medical records can be transferred once the HIPAA authorization has been signed. To sign the HIPAA authorization, your child has to be at least 13 years of age. You may wish to collect the HIPAA release from our office, or alternately we can mail or fax it to you. Once we have received the signed form, we will email it to the new doctor.
Note: The person collecting the medical records of your child (13 years of age or older) must present a written release from the child, and must verify their identification at the time of collection. Remember that these policies are enforceable by the law and are established to protect national privacy.
I’m Traveling with My Child Soon. Can I Take Care of the Shots and Other Medical Aspects of the Trip with Your Pediatricians?
It is advisable to consult with our pediatricians before you travel. Once we have reviewed the itinerary, we can make appropriate recommendations for precautions like vaccinations, malaria prophylaxis, and so on. However, there are a few vaccines, like the yellow fever vaccine, that should be acquired at the health department. In this case, we can offer advice and recommendations on where and when to go for the medical precautions.
What Is Your Cancellation Policy?
If you need to cancel a scheduled diagnosis or analysis, please call us at least 24 hours prior to the appointment. On the other hand, if you wish to cancel an urgent sick visit, then call us four hours prior to the appointment.