Pediatrics & Adolescent Care

Partner with a friendly pediatrician at UNC Health for the care your child or teen needs to grow and thrive.

What Is a Pediatrician?

A pediatrician is a primary care doctor with advanced training to care for the unique needs of babies, toddlers, children, adolescents, and young adults. At a convenient UNC Health office near you in North Carolina, your child’s highly qualified pediatrician provides:

• Annual checkups to monitor your child’s physical, mental, emotional, and social development
• Diagnosis and treatment for minor illnesses and injuries
• Health education
• Hearing and vision screenings
• Immunizations to protect your child from preventable diseases
• Mental health assessments and treatments
• Referrals to specialists if needed
• School, camp, and sports physicals

Pediatric Health Services

Feel peace of mind that your child has access to a wide range of services specially designed for pediatric patients. UNC Health and UNC Children’s offer:

• Allergy and immune system care
• Audiology
• Burn care
• Cancer care
• Dermatology (skin care)
• Diabetes and endocrinology care
• Digestive health and gastroenterology
• Ear, nose, and throat care
• Emergency and trauma care
• Genetic disorders services
• Heart and vascular care for congenital heart defects and other conditions
• Imaging, radiology, and laboratory services
• Kidney care
• Learning and developmental care
• Mental and behavioral health services, including counseling and psychiatry
• Neonatal medicine (NICU)
• Neurology and neurosurgery
• Orthopedic (bone, joint, and muscle) care and sports medicine services
• Rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech-language therapy
• Respiratory care for conditions like asthma
• Sleep health services
• Surgical care, including plastic and reconstructive surgery
• Urology care
• Weight management that focuses on healthy nutrition, exercise, and body positivity

Questions to Ask a Pediatrician

Your pediatrician is your source for guidance and support when it comes to your child’s well-being. Ask the provider:

• How often your child should have checkups
• How much physical activity and sleep your child should get
• How to help your child cope with stress
• How to support your child’s healthy growth and development
• What your child’s nutrition needs are
• What vaccinations are right for your child