Pediatric Physicians, PC

Cardiovascular disease (including heart attacks and stroke) are the number one killers of Americans, and risk factors for this begin in childhood. One important way to screen for increased risk is to measure the “lipid profile”—including cholesterol and other related blood tests. We can now routinely and quickly do these tests at our office from a drop of blood. 

Based on recent AAP guidelines, we’ll be routinely screening lipids at well checks for all children 10 years and up, as well as some younger children who have other risk factors. Results will be available in minutes. Your child does not have to be fasting to have this test done.

 If your child does have increased risks based on this blood test, we’ll recommend ways to help and appropriate follow-up testing. Making changes before your child becomes an adult is the best way to prevent long-term problems.

We’re very happy to announce that Dr. Maryann Fedack will be joining our practice! She’s been with Vickery Pediatrics in Cumming, and Northpoint Pediatrics in Alpharetta. Starting in early April, Dr. Maryann will see patients at our Windward office. She has extensive experience as a pediatric nurse, pediatrician, and mom of twin boys. You’ll love her!

Summer is fast approaching! Your child may need a well check if he or she hasn’t had one in over a year. If you’ve got camp physical or other forms, please drop them off early. We try to get forms completed within a week—and we don’t charge for routine camp, sports, immunization, or other forms. If it’s essential that you get a form completed very quickly, we offer expedited 24 hour service, when possible, for a $10 charge.

Our short book about newborn care is now available as a Kindle download or paperback from Amazon! It’s been revised and updated, and is ideal for families bringing their first newborn home—or their second or third (it’s easy to forget!) Our book is written to inform and reassure parents about what’s normal, and when parents should and shouldn’t worry. Your new baby makes a great gift, and it’s only $3.99 paperback or 99 cents on Kindle. It can also be borrowed for free from the Kindle Lending Library if you’re an Amazon Prime member. Bonus: for the next 5 days, the Kindle edition is FREE to own forever for anyone! Just follow the link above.

To help raise money to support kids with cancer, on March 11 I’m having my head shaved! I’m joining a nationwide charity event along with thousands of other soon-to-be-bald volunteers through the St. Baldrick’s foundation. Click here for more information or to donate to the cause.