Pediatrics
Care For Children Of All Ages In Salem, Virginia
At Star City Medical, we treat the whole family—including its youngest members! Our compassionate, experienced providers are qualified to provide high-quality pediatric care to children and teenagers in addition to adults. Our pediatric services include sports and school physicals and sick visits. We aim to educate and guide parents and provide best practices for keeping their children safe and healthy throughout each stage of their development.
Pediatric Sick Visits
Children can get sick often due to their developing immune systems and close proximity to other students at school, daycare and other activities. When your child is sick, we understand it can happen quickly and how concerning it can be. We do everything we can to get you and your child a pediatric appointment right away. Once your child has been seen, we can provide a diagnosis so your child can be treated and feel better as quickly as possible. If you are unsure whether to bring your child into the office, call our office at (540) 375-2686 and describe your child’s symptoms. As a general rule, you should make a sick visit appointment if your child experiences the following:
What Happens During A Pediatric Sick Visit
At Star City Medical, we understand that when your child is sick, you just want them to feel better. We recognize bringing your child into the doctor may not always be ideal, which is why we offer virtual appointments; however, we do prefer to see your child in person in order to perform a full evaluation to better diagnose their symptoms. We promise to make the visit as seamless as possible to get you and your child the treatment they need and back home resting! When you come in for a sick visit, our providers will:
Helping Your Child Stay Healthy
Preventative care is key for helping your child avoid illness. Children tend to model parents’ behaviors, so if your child sees you eating nutritious foods, staying active and drinking plenty of water, they will likely want to engage in those behaviors as well. Additionally, it is important your child maintains routine well visits to reduce their chances of developing diseases and contracting illnesses. While Star City Medical does not offer primary care for our pediatric patients, we will happily refer you to some of our trusted pediatric partners for continuous care.
School, Sports And Camp Physicals for Pediatrics
Many sports or activities require a physical examination to participate. These physical exams not only evaluate your child’s health, but also ensure your child is up to date with vaccinations and immunizations. Requirements for the particular physical, but a pediatric physical typically includes an evaluation of your child’s overall health and a discussion about your child’s medical and family health history. A sports or camp physical specifically evaluates your child’s physical health to determine whether or not it is safe for your child to participate in strenuous activities. Physicals also check for:
Star City Medical offers $20 sports physicals for existing patients of the practice.