Pediatric Services

Access to routine urgent care services is critical to ensuring your child stays healthy or heals quickly after an illness or injury. At Care Now Medical Group in North Hollywood, California, Hayk Papukhyan, MD, Alina Ter-Grigorian, NP, and the team offer comprehensive pediatric services for kids aged 5 and older and teenagers. Schedule a pediatric appointment for your child by calling the office or using the online booking feature today. Walk-ins are also welcome. 

What are pediatric services?

Pediatric services at Care Now Medical Group consist of medical care for children and teenagers when time is of the essence. The skilled pediatric specialists offer preventive care and treat injuries, illnesses, disease complications, and more. They offer convenient same-day appointments when time is of the essence. 

Which pediatric services are available?

Examples of pediatric services available at Care Now Medical Group include:

• Allergy testing
• X-rays
• Electrocardiograms (EKGs)
• Vaccinations
• Intravenous (IV) therapy
• Lab services
• Sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing
• Physicals
• Sick visits
• Medically supervised weight loss
• Medication management 
• Injury care

The Care Now Medical Group experts can also help your child manage a disease, reducing the risk of a medical complication. 

Which concerns can pediatric services address?

Care Now Medical Group’s pediatric services can treat the following conditions and more:

• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Ear infections
• Minor injuries
• Strep throat
• Colds, flu, and COVID-19
• Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
• Allergic reactions
• Animal bites
• Asthma
• Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
• Heart issues
• Obesity
• Diabetes and other diseases
• Growth and developmental concerns

The Care Now Medical Group specialists are available for your child seven days a week. They offer same-day and walk-in appointments for added convenience.

What can I expect during pediatric services?

During pediatric care at Care Now Medical Group, your child’s provider checks vital signs and discusses the reason for the appointment, as well as your child’s symptoms, medical history, medications, and lifestyle. They also review how any injuries occurred. During a physical exam, the Care Now Medical Group team evaluates your child’s breathing, heartbeat, reflexes, eyes, ears, neck, and throat.

They may recommend diagnostic testing, such as blood testing, urine tests, heart function testing, allergy or asthma tests, X-rays, or other imaging procedures to diagnose your child’s condition and determine how to best treat it. 

Does my child need treatment?

Your child may need rest and fluids, over-the-counter medications, prescription medicines, IV therapy, wound care, fracture care, bracing, or splinting. They could be a candidate for further diagnostic testing or care from another specialist through a referral.

The Care Now Medical Group experts follow up to ensure your child’s treatment is effective and their symptoms have subsided.

Schedule a pediatric services visit with the Care Now Medical Group experts by calling or using the online booking tab. Or, simply walk in today.