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- How do I schedule an appointment for my child’s physical?
Please call our office at (301)891-6141 to schedule an appointment.
- My child is sick; how do I make an appointment?
Just walk in if it is before 10:30 am Monday through Friday, or before 12pm on Saturdays. If after 10:30 am, please call our office.
- How many of my children can I bring on the same day for a regular well visit?
We allow a maximum of 2 children per family on the same day. However, we will see more than 2 children from the same family for a sick visit.
- If I need to cancel an appointment, how much notice must I give?
24 hours.
- I am running late for my child’s appointment, what do I do?
Please call to speak to our receptionist. If the schedule allows, we may still be able to see your child.
- If I am pregnant, how do I select your practice?
After your child’s birth, please notify hospital staff that you would like Dr. Sadhasivam or Dr. Sithanandam to be your child’s pediatrician. We will see your baby within 24 hours of birth (only if at Washington Adventist or Holy Cross Hospitals). The doctor will notify you as to when we would like to see the baby in our office (usually within 48 hours after discharge from the hospital). Please call your insurance company to select one of our doctor’s as your child’s pediatrician. Then call our office to schedule an appointment.
- Can I see the doctor on Saturdays?
Yes - We see patients for sick visits on Saturdays (walk-in’s welcome);
We only see infants up to 1 year of age for physicals on Saturdays. It is highly recommended to schedule Saturday physicals at least one month in advance.
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- When do you give children vaccinations?
We follow the guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and the American Academy of Pediatrics.
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/downloads/child/2008/08_0-6yrs_schedule_pr.pdf
You can also find the vaccination guidelines in the FORMS section.
- Where can I get information regarding the vaccinations my child will receive?
VIS (http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/vis/default.htm)
VISs are vaccine information sheets created by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which explains the benefits and risks of a vaccine. You can also find VIS in the FORMS section.
- How often does my child need to see the doctor for routine check ups:
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48-72 hours after Hospital Discharge |
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10 days – 2 weeks |
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1 Month* |
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2 Months* |
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4 Months* |
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6 Months* |
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9 Months |
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12 Months* |
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15 Months* |
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18 Months* |
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2 Years |
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2 1/2 Years |
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3 Years |
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After 3 Years, physicals are only one time per year
*Vaccinations at this visit |
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- How do I get a prescription medication refilled?
Have your pharmacy send us a request by fax at (301) 891-6841. Please call your pharmacy first to make sure you have no remaining refills.
We can not give refills on antibiotics or steroids without seeing your child first. There are very few exceptions to this rule (such as if your child takes prophylactic antibiotics for a health condition such as sickle cell anemia, chronic urinary tract infections, etc).
We also do not give refills on medications prescribed by a subspecialist.
- How do I get a referral to a specialist?
If there is an issue in which the pediatrician has not seen your child for yet, you must first schedule an appointment with your doctor to assess the concern. If the doctor finds that a specialist is needed, he or she will write you a referral. A referral is only valid for 30 days.
- How do I get medical forms completed for my child?
If you need a school, sports, or camp form completed for your child, you can drop it off or fax it to our office anytime during our office hours. Please allow 24-48 hours for the forms to be completed. There is also a $5 charge for the completion of the forms for patients with commercial (non-Medicaid) insurance.
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Who do I contact about billing concerns?
If you have a question regarding a bill you have received or about your insurance, you may call our billing company, HLT Medical Management Systems
Phone: 1 (301) 885-2730
Fax: 1 (301) 885-2734
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How can I pay for my copay or any other charge?
We currently accept cash, credit cards, and checks less than $20.
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New Evening Walk-In Hours!
We now have evening walk-in hours every Monday & Wednesday from 5-7:45pm. You can still bring your child in any morning prior to 10:30 am for sick-walk in. Evening well child physicals do require appointments to be scheduled in advance.
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President Obama cabinet member visits Takoma Park Pediatrics! Kathleen Sebelius- Secretary of Health & Human Services – toured our office and read to children in the waiting room as part of our Reach Out & Read program and Summer of Service. See slideshow (updated 7/23/09)
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Family of the month. Each month we choose a family in our practice that is experiencing a difficult time due to the economy or other personal matters. Please call Susan Der, our office manager, at 301-891-6141, if you are interested in helping out this month’s family. Please help us to help our community!
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Dr. Sith Sadhasivam named chair of pediatrics at Washington Adventist Hospital. Read More. (updated 7/1/09)
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Information on swine flu:
http://www.cdc.gov/H1N1FLU/
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