The Office
SERVICES
Our office provides comprehensive care from birth through 18 years old.
We provide the following services:
- General pediatrics
- Acute care/same day care of illnesses or injuries
- Stitches for minor lacerations
- Well child exams
- Immunizations
- Asthma care
- Infectious Disease care
- School and sports physicals
- ADHD/ADD evaluations and treatment
WELL CHILD EXAMS
Dr. Somers believes that all children should receive the best possible medical care. Preventative care is a crucial part of your child's health care. Well child exams allow us to monitor and evaluate your child's overall growth and development. We also strongly believe that immunizations are an important part of this and contribute to the overall well being of your child's health. To accomplish this all children should be seen for well child examinations at the following ages:
- Newborn
- 2 Weeks
- 2 Months
- 4 Months
- 6 Months
- 9 Months
- 12 Months
- 15 Months
- 18 Months
- 24 Months
- And every year there after
Childhood immunizations
Immunzations are discussed and given at these visits. We follow American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines for the schedule of these well visits and vaccines.
Appointment policy:
You may schedule same day appointments for ill visits on a first available appointment. It is our intent to provide the best care and always to accommodate as many requests as is realistic and feasible. You may call to schedule an appointment at 903-230-3311.
Appointments for additional children should be made by phone before coming to the office. If you would like another child to be seen, please schedule appointments for both children by phone.
Arrive Early - Please remember that all insurance companies require that your data be updated prior to each encounter. This usually takes several minutes so please arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment.
Late Arrivals and No Shows - If you arrive more than 15 minutes late we may need to reschedule your child's visit.
If you are unable to make your appointment for any reason, please call to cancel 24 hours prior to your appointment time. Otherwise a fee of $25.00 can be applied for no show.
Well and sick child areas are designated. Please proceed to the sick waiting area if your child has a possibly contagious illness. Please do not converse on your cell phone in the office and examination rooms.
Please allow 24 hours for medicine refill and forms requests.
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
After Hours Call service
After hours calls are answered by Good Shepherd's Healthy Hotline where a nurse will address your concerns and the physician will be notified of any emergencies. We ask that you limit these calls to urgent issues and emergencies only. Please call at 903-230-3311.
In Case of Emergency
If you child requires emergency service, please go to the closest emergency room or call 911. If you are unsure if you need to be evaluated by the emergency physician, please call our office for advice.
