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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q To topWhen Do I call the office for appointments?
A Our Office offers patient care Monday-Saturday. Nurses begin taking calls at 8:30 AM. If your child is sick, please call as soon as our office opens! For well baby appointments, please call after 11:00 AM. The hours listed are those that we try to adhere to; however, circumstances may lengthen or shorten them. Please try to schedule your next regular before leaving the office.

If you have a medical emergency after the office has closed, you may contact us through our answering service at (708) 857-2844.

Q To topWhat Insurance plans do you accept?
A Please refer to insurance section.

Q To topWhat vaccines do you recommend for my newborn baby?
A We follow the guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics. For vaccination for special circumstances, please consult the physician.
 
Q To topWhat age groups are accepted?
A We take care of ages newborn-21 years. We are well aware of the special needs of adolescents. We believe in total confidentiality during their care.
 
Q To topAre all the doctors Board Certified?
A All pediatricians of this practice are board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. See personal profiles of each physician for detailed information on educational background. All doctors are also Fellows of the Academy of Pediatrics.
 
Q To topWhat do I need to do about my child's preschool, school or sports physical?
A As the time approaches to register your child for the coming year, necessary school physical forms must be completed. We recommend shot records, first morning void sample of urine (from toilet trained patients), and completed top part of the school physical form (clinical history and immunizations).
 
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Our Team:

| George Harris 
MD. F.A.A.P.		 | Bey-Yu C. Hilgart 
 MD. F.A.A.P.		 | Prashant Deshpande
 MD. F.A.A.P.		 |
V.Grace Carreon
 MD. F.A.A.P.
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