Fertile Crescent Pediatrics

About Us

We created our practice with one priorty in mind: YOUR CHILDREN

Our multidiciplinary approach to your childs's healthcare focuses on prevention, early recognition and timely intervention in a nurturing environment with personalized care.

From the moment you step into our modern office your are greeted by warmth and a friendly smile. We will ensure that questions are answered and procedures are explained to your satisfaction.

Educating our patients and their families is of utmost importance so that you can actively participate in the child's well being.

When necessary we will make timely referrals to consultants for assistance with diagnosis and treatment. We will maintain an open dialogue among ourselves, the specialist and your family.

At Fertile Crescent Pediatrics your childs's health maintenance is our primary concern

Mission Statement:

Nurturing Guidance and Outstanding Medical Care For Children, From Birth Through Adolescence

Our three phases of primary care for a healthier child.

1. Prevention
Our preventative strategies are time proven and if implemented by the entire family, give excellent results and lead to a healthier lifestyle from an early age.

Family history of disease
Prenatal care and newborn screening
Birth weight and antenatal risk factors
Encourage breastfeeding

Immunizations
Periodic health screening
Healthy Lifestyle choices
Limit screen time (TV, Video, Computer)

Limit exposure to violence and high risk behaviors
Promote daily family physical activity
Monitor Body Mass Index for children & then family

2. Early Recognition and Intervention
We Know that certain disease states manifest early in life and can have profound effects on overall health. Continue preventing and reducing environmental risk factors from an early age which leads to improved disease management and a healthier lifestyle.

Obesity
High Blood Pressure

Diabetes Type I & II
Tobacco Exposure

3. Advocacy

Openly discuss and encourage a healthy lifestyle with your children
Be your child's ROLE MODEL; children do as they observe and are taught.
Help other parents, teachers, coaches and pastors to teach and encourage children to make intelligent decisions regarding health and environmental tobacco exposure.
Enlist policy makers from local, state and national organizations and schools to support healthy lifestyles and proper diet choices

"It's about educating our patients and parents to allow for optimal care"

When patients understand their disease they are more likely to comply with therapies that may help.

"It's about personalized care and nuturing guidance."

Our on-site lab offers leading edge technology:

Asthma Testing & Spirometry
Allergy Testing
Instant Anemia Screening & Lead Testing

Diabetes Testing
Cholesterol Testing
EKG

"It's about your CHILD"

Seperate well baby waiting area
Child Friendly play area