Pediatricians are primary care doctors who specialize in the health and
treatment of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults from birth
to age 21. Specialized training gives a pediatrician an in-depth understanding
of children’s health needs, behavioral issues, and the growth and
development of a child’s body. A pediatrician can give you advice,
prevent illness, monitor developmental milestones, and help you foster
a healthy lifestyle for your child.
8 Questions to Ask Your Pediatrician at Well-Child Visits:
Is my child’s development and growth appropriate for his/her age?
Does my child need any shots today? What do these vaccines protect against?
What is the most appropriate car seat based on my child’s current
age and size?
What infectious diseases are going around at this time? What is the best
way to protect my child?
How can I help my child make healthy food choices?
How can I make sure my child is getting enough physical activity?
How much sleep should my child be getting at this age and stage of development?
Ask about any specific concerns you have, such as allergies/asthma, puberty,
potty-training, etc.
Pediatrics at Myrtue Medical Center
Myrtue’s pediatrician,
Dr. Sarah Devine, takes pride in exceptional patient care. In her practice, she loves caring
for children and seeing each child's unique personality. Dr. Devine strives
to create a partnership with parents to find the best possible way to
care for the whole child physically, socially, and emotionally. Dr. Devine
also specializes in internal medicine.
