AHN pediatricians are your go-to resource when your child is sick, healthy, or needs additional developmental support. Learn more about the pediatric primary care services AHN Pediatrics offers:
Even when your child is healthy, it’s important for their pediatrician to regularly monitor their growth and development. These visits usually include:
Starting at 3 years, your child should see their pediatrician once per year.
Your child’s pediatrician may also offer sports physicals, provide vaccinations required for international travel, screen for behavioral health concerns, and provide diagnostic testing and referrals for specialists.
Vaccinations are an essential part of keeping your child healthy and protected against a range of diseases. AHN Pediatrics physicians believe in the safety and effectiveness of vaccines to prevent serious illness and save lives. We firmly believe that all children and adults should receive all recommended vaccines according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention schedule.
If you have any questions about the recommended vaccine schedule, please speak to your AHN Pediatrics provider.
Your child may need specific exams before earning their learner’s permit, attending school, and participating in organized sports. Driver physicals look at your child’s vision, reflexes, memory, and hearing. School physicals focus on general wellness but do not go as in-depth as other physicals. Sports physicals look at your child’s joints, flexibility, past injuries, and heart function to ensure safe participation in athletics.
AHN Pediatrics also offers baseline concussion testing with an FDA-cleared device called ImPACT®. This test provides a number that doctors can use for comparison if you think your child may have a concussion.
The health concerns of children entering puberty and teenagers becoming young adults are different from those of younger children. During these stages of development, there are many physical, emotional, and social changes that happen. It’s important for your child to continue to see their pediatrician for routine check-ups, screenings, and immunizations.
Although AHN Pediatrics see children from birth through age 21, your child may feel more comfortable transitioning their care to an adult primary care provider in their older teen years. Talk with their pediatrician about how to make this transition as smooth as possible.
AHN pediatricians can assess your child's motor skills and language development or evaluate them for behavioral health conditions like attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, and depression. If you have concerns about your child’s development, bring them up at a well-child visit.
Identifying and managing any developmental or behavioral health conditions early can help improve your child’s health and well-being. Learn more about developmental and behavioral health within AHN Pediatrics.
If your child has a specific health concern that requires specialized care, their pediatrician can provide a referral to a specialist.
Schedule a sick child appointment when your child is not feeling well, has a minor injury, or needs chronic disease management. Not sure if you need a sick child appointment? Registered nurses are available during office hours to discuss acute care concerns and answer routine questions about care, child development and other issues over the phone.
Your child’s pediatrician will evaluate their symptoms to provide a diagnosis and treatment plan for common childhood illnesses and conditions, including:
Pediatricians can offer guidance on managing symptoms and recovering from minor illnesses and injuries. They can also prescribe medications as part of a treatment plan when necessary.
Your child’s pediatrician can also manage any chronic conditions that may develop during childhood, including asthma, allergies, diabetes, epilepsy, and obesity. They work with other specialists when needed to provide comprehensive care and ongoing management of chronic conditions.
When an illness or injury is more serious or the pediatrician’s office is closed for the day, you may wonder what level of care is appropriate for your child.
Urgent care is usually best for conditions that should be treated within 24 hours, but are not life-threatening, such as:
Take your child to the emergency room (ER) for life-threatening situations that need immediate medical attention, such as:
All AHN emergency departments are ready to care for pediatric patients. Pediatric experts are available on-site at AHN Wexford Hospital and AHN Saint Vincent Hospital. Should your child need extensive or intensive care, they may be transferred to Children’s Hospital
All AHN Pediatrics locations have an after-hours answering service staffed by pediatric triage nurses. They will quickly evaluate your child’s symptoms over the phone, guide you in the event of an emergency, and contact our on-call pediatrician if needed.
In addition to caring for patients from birth through age 21, AHN pediatricians provide guidance and support to their patients’ parents with complimentary prenatal visits, new parent classes, and lactation consultant services.
You can find the right doctor for your baby before they’re born with a prenatal visit. We’ll meet with you to talk about how AHN Pediatrics can provide care for your child once they’re born. We’ll discuss what to expect after delivery, answer questions about our practice, and give you a tour of the practice. You will not be charged for this visit.
AHN Pediatrics offers new parent classes to help you understand your newborn and prepare for childbirth. Classes are offered virtually or in person and include:
AHN Pediatrics supports nursing mothers through lactation and breastfeeding visits, support groups, and a 24/7 support line. Our lactation consultants can help in initiating breastfeeding and offer solutions to breastfeeding struggles.
During a visit with a lactation consultant, you’ll get one-on-one time to help with any difficulties or concerns associated with breastfeeding. Lactation visits are available at any of the following AHN Pediatrics locations:
If you need answers to lactation or breastfeeding questions, our 24/7 support line is available day or night with answers. Just call (412) 325-5616 to be connected.
To make or reschedule an appointment with an AHN Pediatrics provider (new and current patients):
Choosing the right provider for your child is an important decision. We’ll help you find an AHN pediatrician who matches your needs.
AHN Pediatrics offers in-person appointments, telehealth virtual appointments, and 24/7 sick child support. Learn more about our appointment options.
AHN Pediatrics is part of the Allegheny Clinic Physicians group. You can check your insurance coverage at all Allegheny Clinic Physician practices or call the Member Service phone number on the back of your member ID card.
AHN Pediatrics uses the AHN MyChart patient portal to send important information related to your child’s care. You can also use MyChart to ask nonurgent questions, request prescription refills, or pay a medical bill for any of your child’s AHN health care providers.
Sign up for a free MyChart account and download the MyChart app for on-the-go convenience:
MyChart® is a registered trademark of Epic Systems Corporation and used with permission.
ImPACT® is a registered trademark of ImPACT Applications, Inc., a Riverside Insights® company, and is used with permission.
