Pediatrics
As a parent, you’d do anything for your children. There’s no better way to keep your kids’ health on the right track than dedicated pediatric care at Astera Health. Our caring providers understand that kids have special health needs—and that those needs change as they move from infancy to childhood to puberty and beyond. Whether you need annual well-child visits, care for illnesses or acute injuries, or ongoing treatment for chronic conditions, you can count on Astera pediatric medicine specialists in Central Minnesota.
Specialized pediatric care makes a difference
A pediatrician is a medical doctor who specializes in treating infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. Like a family medicine physician, a pediatrician treats children when they are sick and provides preventive care that can head off common problems.
Many Astera family medicine providers are board-certified pediatricians who have gone through additional training in pediatric care required by The American Board of Pediatrics. All our providers, whether physicians or advanced practice providers such as nurse practitioners or physician assistants, have the training and experience your family needs to diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions.
Pediatric services we provide
In addition to offering the full schedule of well-child visits recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Astera pediatric providers have a wide range of services, including:
- Chronic disease and medication management
- Diagnosis of and testing for developmental delays and learning disabilities
- Immunizations
- Laboratory testing for common conditions
- Monitoring developmental milestones
- Pediatric physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Routine hearing and vision screenings
- School and sports physicals
- Treatment for acute injuries
- X-rays and other diagnostic imaging
Your pediatrician will work with you to manage any health issues your child may have and provide referrals to Astera specialists if necessary.
Common pediatric conditions treated
Astera pediatric providers treat and help manage physical and behavioral health conditions, including:
- Anemia
- Asthma
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Autism
- Broken bones
- Concussions
- Cuts and bruises
- Developmental delays
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Fever
- Infectious diseases, such as flu and strep throat
- Nutrition and weight issues
- Seasonal allergies
- Seizures
- Sports injuries
- Sprains and strains
- Stomachaches, nausea, and vomiting
- Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
- Urinary tract infections
- Sleep problems
Our providers also have experience treating adolescent medicine concerns, such as:
- Alcohol and drug use
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Early or delayed puberty
- Menstrual problems
- Sexual health
There’s pediatric care near you
Wherever you are in Central Minnesota, there’s an Astera pediatric provider near you at one of our convenient clinic locations:
We also offer remote visits with pediatric providers for some conditions via Astera eClinic.
Get started with your child’s pediatric care. Find a pediatrician at Astera Health.
