Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that deals with the medical care of infants, children and adolescents, from birth to age 18. Our pediatricians provide care for children who have acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term or pre-existing) conditions or illnesses, as well as preventive care to keep children healthy through every stage of development.
Services We Offer
At Phelps Health, our pediatricians in Rolla and Waynesville offer the following services:
- Well-child visits and health screenings
- Immunizations
- Newborn care and breastfeeding support
- Sick visits and acute (short-term) care for illnesses or injuries
- Follow-up care of chronic (pre-existing or long-term) illnesses
- Sports physicals
- Surgical/dental clearance
Conditions We Treat
At Phelps Health, our providers evaluate and treat most pediatric health issues, including the following:
- Acute (short-term) childhood illnesses
- ADHD, learning disabilities, and other behavior or development concerns
- Adolescent concerns and issues
- Anxiety and depression
- Asthma and allergies
- Pediatric obesity and other growth concerns
Special Healthcare Needs
We offer the following primary care needs for children with special healthcare needs, such as:
- Brain injury, due to all causes
- Cerebral Palsy
- Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
- Extreme prematurity and comorbidities
- Genetic disorders (Trisomy 21/Down Syndrome, Trisomy 18, Trisomy 13)
- Metabolic or Mitochondrial Syndromes
- Technology dependent (G-tube, tracheostomy, respiratory support)
- Transplant candidates and recipients
Additional Care
If your child requires additional care provided by a specialist, our pediatricians can refer you to the following Phelps Health services:
- Allergy
- Audiology
- Behavioral health
- Ear, nose and throat (ENT)
- Orthopedics
- Podiatry
- Sleep medicine
- Sports medicine
- Surgery
- Rehabilitation and therapy
- Women's health
