Smart Care Pediatrics
Well Child Exam
Well Child Exam services offered in Talladega, AL
To ensure your child stays healthy or detect medical problems before they turn serious, see a medical provider regularly. At Smart Care Pediatrics in Talladega, Alabama, our providers offer well-child exams for babies, children, teenagers, and patients up to age 21 years. Call the office to schedule a well-child visit or use the online booking tab today.
What is a well-child exam?
A well-child exam is a comprehensive evaluation of your child’s physical, mental, and emotional health and wellness. The exam focuses on preventive medicine and allows your provider to detect possible problems before they develop into serious complications. The experts at Smart Care Pediatrics have many years of experience caring for children of all ages.
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Which well-child services are available?
- Immunizations
- Health and nutrition education
- Developmental screening
- Illness and disease screening
- Growth analyses
- Physical exams
- Diagnostic testing
- Specialist referrals when necessary
- Immunizations
- Health and nutrition education
- Developmental screening
- Illness and disease screening
- Growth analyses
- Physical exams
- Diagnostic testing
- Specialist referrals when necessary
Your Smart Care Pediatrics provider also addresses concerns or questions you may have about your child’s health.
What should I expect during well-child exams?
During well-child visits at Smart Care Pediatrics, providers often complete the following steps:
Vital signs check
Your child’s specialist assesses their body weight, height, head circumference (in babies), and growth patterns. They also check their pulse, blood pressure, or other vital signs.
Medical history review
During a medical history review, providers at Smart Care Pediatrics ask questions about your child’s medical history, symptoms they may have, medication regimen, developmental milestones, and lifestyle habits.
Physical exam
Your Smart Care Pediatrics provider evaluates your child’s overall health during a physical exam. They assess their eyes, throat, breathing, heartbeat, reflexes, and more.
Diagnostic testing
If your child is at risk of a medical problem or has new or unusual symptoms, a Smart Care Pediatrics provider may suggest urine tests, blood tests, nasal or throat swabs, X-rays, or other diagnostic tests. They offer vision and hearing screenings, allergy and asthma testing, heart-function tests, and psychiatric evaluations if necessary.
Treatment if needed
If your child needs treatment, their provider offers recommendations. They provide prescription medications, vaccinations, nutrition, and dietary supplement education, and specialist referrals when needed.
When should I schedule well-child exams?
Your child’s Smart Care Pediatrics provider lets you know when to schedule the next well-child exam. They usually like to see your child when they reach the following ages: 3-5 days, 2 weeks , 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 15 months, 18 months, 2 years, 3 years & Each year after age 3. You can also schedule a visit with a Smart Care Pediatrics specialist if you have concerns about your child’s growth, development, health, or wellness because of new or unusual symptoms. To schedule a well-child exam at Smart Care Pediatrics, call the office or use the online booking tab today.
801 North St E, Talladega, AL 35160.
Hours of Operation
| Monday: | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday: | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday: | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday: | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday: | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday: | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sunday: | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM |