Frequently Asked Pediatric Questions

We see patients from 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday.

A physician or nurse practitioner is on call when the office is closed. It is assumed that the type of problems leading to after hours calls are urgent and cannot wait until the next business day.

Refill requests need to be called during regular business hours.

Unless an emergency arises, patients are seen by appointment. 

If you are unable to make your appointment on time, please contact the office to inform us of your delay. We may need to reschedule your child's appointment to be fair to other patients.

We have two locations: 403 Spring Creek Road Chattanooga, TN 37411 in Brainerd and 604 Black Street Chattanooga, TN 37405 in Northshore.

Yes, COVID-19 shots are available at our office.

Yes, flu shots are available at our office.

Our staff handles routine inquiries during regular office hours. Calls are returned as soon as our patient schedule allows. 

Please make sure you have the following information before calling:

• Child's full name and date of birth
• Guardian's name and phone number
• Child's temperature if ill
• Caller ID Blocked line - make sure it is turned off or we will not be able to return your call.

If your child is experiencing a life or death situation - CALL 911 or go to the emergency room.

If your child has ingested plants, drugs, poison, etc., call POISON CONTROL immediately and follow their directions.

POISON CONTROL

800-222-1222

Children's Hospital at Erlanger

(423) 778-6011

910 Blackford Street

Chattanooga, TN 37403

Erlanger East

(423) 778-8400

1755 Gunbarrel Road

Chattanooga, TN 37421

Parkridge East Hospital

(423) 894-7870

941 Spring Creek Road

Chattanooga, TN 37412

The body uses fevers to fight infection. Unless a fever lasts for a long time, or is very high, it may serve a useful purpose.

A temperature greater than 100.4° F (taken rectally) in an infant less than 3 months old is unusual and should be reported to our office immediately.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends all children receive regular Well Child Care to evaluate if they are growing and developing properly.

Infant Checkup Schedule

1 week

1 month

2 months

4 months

6 months

9 months

Early Childhood Schedule

12 months

15 months

18 months

24 months

30 months

3 years

4 years

Middle Childhood & Adolescence Schedule

Annually

Immunizations are very important for the health of your child and should be started at birth.

To see our recommended immunization schedule, click here.

Children's medical records and other information are confidential and can be released only on written consent of the patient or patient's legal guardian for a $20 fee.

Bring proof of your coverage to every office visit. If we are your primary care physician, make sure  one of our providers appears on your card.

Payment of co-payments, deductibles or non-covered services are required at time of visit.

Aetna

Alliant Health

Amerigroup of Tennessee

Blue Cross

CIGNA

Coventry

First Health

GEHA

Health One Alliance

HeatlhSCOPE

Humana ChoiceCare

Champus/TriCare/Humana Military

CareSource Georgia

Georgia Medicaid

Georgia PeachCare for Kids

Amerigroup of Georgia

Peach State of Gerogia

WellCare of Georiga

Tennessee BlueCare & TennCare Select

United HealthCare Community Plan

United HealthCare Private Pay

Mutliplan

PHCS

Cash, Personal Check, Debit Card, Credit Card (VISA, American Express, Discover, Mastercard)

Patients who do not have insurance or Medicaid, or cannot prove coverage at the time of the visit are. considered self-pay patients. Payment is expected at the time of visit.