Healthcare Services
We offer a range of pediatric services to support patients in all cities of Central Florida, including general and chronic disease care, diagnostic testing, immunizations, and more. Walk in or make an appointment today.
Routine Well Visits
Childhood is a time of rapid growth and change. You will have pediatric well-child visits most often when your child is developing the fastest.
Each visit includes a complete physical examination. At this exam, the health care provider will check the growth and development of your child and assess their needs. The healthcare provider will exam your child’s height, weight, hearing, vision, in addition to other vital assessments. Preventive care is essential to keeping children healthy.
Well-child visits are key times for communication. You can expect to be given information about normal development, nutrition, sleep, safety, commonly-spread diseases, and any other important topics. You can make the most of these visits by writing down important questions and concerns prior to your child’s visits. Special attention is paid to whether the child is meeting normal developmental milestones. The height, weight, and head circumference are recorded on a 
growth chart, which the health care provider keeps with the child’s medical record. This can be a great start for a discussion about your child’s health. Ask your doctor about the body mass index (BMI) curve, which is the most important tool for identifying and preventing obesity. There are several schedules for routine well-child visits. One schedule recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, is given below.
Preventative Healthcare Schedule
A visit with a health care provider before the baby is born is important for first-time parents, those with high-risk pregnancies, and any other parent who wishes to discuss common issues such as feeding, circumcision, and general questions. After the baby is born, the next visit should be 2-3 days after bringing the baby home. Babies born at birthing centers are highly recommended to be seen by their pediatrician the next day.
After that, visits should occur at the following ages:
- 1 month
- 2 months
- 4 months
- 6 months
- 9 months
- 1 year
- 15 months
- 18 months
- 2 years
- 3 years
- 4 years
- 5 years
- 6 years
- 7 years
- 8 years
- 9 years
- 10 years
- Each year after that until age 18
In addition to these visits, call and visit a health care provider any time your baby or child seems ill or whenever you are worried about your baby’s health or development.
Emergency Sick Visits
As we all know children get sick. Something as small as a cough can put a stop to your family’s busy schedule. In an effort to hold our mission of putting patients first in every situation, Dr. Finer offers same day appointments for urgent sick patients.
When calling to schedule an appointment you can inform our staff the main reason you are bringing your child to the doctor. Make sure to describe all symptoms and communicate any prescriptions, over-the-counter medicines, herbal remedies, you have given your child. In addition, please include some details about whether these treatments have made your child’s symptoms better or worse, which can also be helpful.
Sports Physicals
Howard I Finer MD PA offers sports physicals for children involved in sports or other extracurricular activities who require validation from a doctor that they are healthy enough to participate in the specific activity.
If your child requires a specific form for their activity, please bring it with you to your appointment.
Whether your child is gearing up for his first season of Little League, just made the Varsity team, or is captain of the Cheerleading Squad, Dr. Finer can provide the documentation your child needs before they can participate.
