Pediatric Physicians
Regular visits with a pediatric healthcare team are an important part of your child's preventative health plan. Wellness visits are your opportunity to make sure your child is meeting his/her best potential, physically and developmentally. They also provide screening tests and important immunizations against disease. Pediatricians and pediatric providers diagnose and treat a broad range of medical problems and work with other experts when sub-specialty care is needed.
UPMC Hamot Medical Center’s Pediatric Care Unit
The pediatric care unit at UPMC Hamot cares for acutely ill pediatric patients within a family centered care environment. The patient's ages range from infancy to eighteen years of age. The nurses are skilled pediatric nurses with trauma certification. This ensures that your children receive the care they need and that you receive the support of a knowledgeable nursing staff. The pediatric unit includes medical, surgical, orthopedic, urology, endocrinology, and trauma services for children.