Why Having a Pediatrician Is Important

Monitoring Your Child's Growth and Development

When you have your baby, there is so much excitement surrounding the birth that sometimes other matters, such as choosing a doctor for your little bundle of joy, are temporarily forgotten.

Dr. Aldo Bejarano of AFB Pediatrics in Pasadena, TX, an esteemed pediatrician, is ready for your scheduled new baby visit to discuss any questions regarding the pediatric visits we provide. 

The Difference in Doctors

There is nothing wrong with having a general practitioner as your doctor, but when it comes to your baby's health, a pediatric doctor is the optimal choice. Our pediatric doctor is highly skilled in dealing with issues that children of all ages will face. 

Pediatric doctors will undergo an additional three years of residency education, including training in pediatric subspecialties such as newborn intensive care, developmental or behavioral studies, and general pediatrics. This education does not include if the doctors choose a specialty that requires advanced studies, which will result in two to six more years of medical training. 

Every doctor specializing in pediatric medicine will work between 12,000 - 14,000 hours with children of all ages providing patient care.

Pediatrics As a Specialty 

As referenced by AFB Pediatrics in Pasadena, TX, a pediatrician is best suited for your growing family as a pediatric doctor will start your child's medical care two to three days after birth. 

Unlike general practitioners, a pediatric doctor will see your child following birth and then at two to four weeks post-birth, at ages two, four, six, nine, twelve, fifteen, eighteen, and twenty-four months of age to monitor growth and development. Our doctor performs wellness visits to track critical developmental milestones and offer required immunizations.

In addition to offering well-baby care, a pediatric doctor can,

• Diagnose
• Treat a variety of symptoms
• Treat chronic pediatric illness
• Prescribe medication
• Educate parents
• Offer referrals/resources

Our doctor works in conjunction with pediatric specialists to offer your child a comprehensive, full spectrum of patient care. Our pediatric doctor will see your child from newborn to eighteen when that child becomes an adult.

Schedule Your Well Child Visit Today

Please call our Pediatrician, Dr. Bejarano of AFB Pediatrics in Pasadena, TX, at (832) 386-9200. Our doctor's excellent team of pediatric professionals offers a wide variety of services, including well-child/sick visits, school and sports physicals, asthma and allergy treatment, immunizations, newborn care, sick visits, and treatment for ADHD.

Our doctors want to meet you and your child and provide the highest quality pediatric care. We want to follow your child through all their milestones and ensure that your child grows into a happy, well-adjusted, and healthy adult. We await your scheduled visit to answer any pediatric questions you may have regarding your child.