Choosing a trusted pediatrician is one of the most important decisions you can make to ensure your child leads a healthy life. Pediatricians are on the frontline for detecting any signs of illness, disease, and developmental problems in children. Pediatricians also serve as an excellent resource for any questions you may have about parenting, school, and any behavioral problems you might be experiencing. Pediatricians strongly recommend that children between the ages of 1 month and 21 years follow a schedule of regular wellness visits, which will allow the doctor to monitor growth and development milestones, observe any signs of developmental delays, provide immunizations, monitor for childhood diseases, and ensure that your child maintains optimal health and wellness. For families in Rockville, MD, Dr. Errol Douglas of Gold Pediatrics is a board-certified pediatrician with over thirty years of experience treating children and adolescents.

What To Expect at a Regular Wellness Visit?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a schedule of visits for newborns. Our pediatrician should examine the baby shortly after birth, and then during the following time period:

• 1 month
• 2 months
• 4 months
• 6 months
• 12 months 
• 15 months
• 18 months
• 2 years
• 2 ½ years

At the age of three, it is recommended that you bring your child for a regular wellness visit yearly until your child reaches 21 years. At the wellness check, Dr. Douglas will listen to the heart, breath, and stomach, evaluate infantile reflexes, take temperature, record weight and height, and document infant, toddler, preschooler, school-age, and adolescent developmental milestones. Dr. Douglas will offer information on healthy sleep, home safety, childhood diseases, behavioral issues, child weight management, and what you should expect as your child grows. Regular wellness visits are essential for the early detection of ADHD, learning and developmental disabilities, autism, asthma, allergies, diabetes, childhood cancer, and other chronic conditions. Identifying and treating any medical issues your child may encounter can help ensure early intervention which can lead to better outcomes.

Contact Us Today

Gold Pediatrics in Rockville, MD, provides vaccinations in accordance with the guidelines published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. It is important that your child gets the required vaccinations to prevent illnesses like pertussis (whooping cough), measles, and other serious diseases. Vaccinations are also required to attend school participate in sports, and become enrolled in daycare. Dr. Douglas of Gold Pediatrics in Rockville, MD is a kind, compassionate, highly qualified, and experienced pediatrician who can help ensure your child is healthy and achieving the important milestones that can ensure excellence in school and other childhood activities. Make an appointment with Gold Pediatrics today. Call (301) 517-9710.