Well child visits, also called physicals or check-ups, are an integral part of keeping your child healthy. At these visits we do a complete physical exam; in addition, we assess growth and development, address behavioral and academic issues, perform screening tests for common diseases and disorders, and provide necessary immunizations. We discuss with you ways to keep your child safe and healthy at his current stage of development. We also discuss the challenges and opportunities that are coming in the months ahead. Sometimes children need special exams like sports or camp physicals; usually these can be incorporated as part of your child’s routine well visit schedule. Well child visits are essential to our commitment to helping you raise healthy, thriving children.
The best time to schedule physicals for school age children is in the summer, when the child is out of school and our office is not swamped with sick children.
Many parents want to know the schedule for well child visits and what is done at each visit. For a complete schedule, click here.
