For Parents
Pediatric Associates faq
We are happy to answer any questions you may have regarding your future visits to our office. Please call us during business hours at (775) 329 - 2525 or send a message through the Patient Portal.
Our most frequently asked questions
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Please schedule your appointments through our Patient Portal or call our office directly at (775) 329 - 2525 to speak with our staff.
Click HERE to schedule an appointment through our Patient Portal
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Our office is located at 645 North Arlington Avenue on the 6th floor in suite #620.
You can find our office building near St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center and the ROC in Downtown Reno.
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Our office provides free on-site parking located inside two available parking structures near our office building. The most direct and easiest way to enter the parking structures is from Ralston Avenue just past 6th Avenue.
You may also find free and metered parking on the streets surrounding our office.
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From prenatal appointments, to well-child care, to breastfeeding and lactation needs, to sick visits, Pediatric Associates offers a wide range of care for your child. Please see our Services page for more details.
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Yes, Pediatric Associates follows Washoe County School District’s vaccination and immunization policies for your child to attend the public school system as well as many local day care facilities. Our office recommends the immunization schedule established by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Please see the links below to view the complete schedule which you may discuss with your pediatrician.
Immunizations recommended by the AAP prevent serious illness and save lives.
For more information please visit Northern Nevada Public Health’s (NNHP) website on state-mandated vaccinations and immunizations within Washoe County.
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Pediatric Associates accepts most insurance plans. We recommend you contact your insurance plan to verify participation within your network. Please feel free to contact our office directly as types of insurance and specific policies may change from year to year.
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To ensure your child is happy, healthy, and growing well, we schedule “well-child” visits with your pediatrician. Please view the “well-child” links below to learn more about what you can expect at each visit.
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While there may be on-going forms and paperwork that we ask you to fill out in our office, you can download our Medical Records Release Form (Authorization for the Release of Protected Health Information Form.) Please click the link above to view, download, and print the form.
The DOc Shop!
We offer a curated selection of pediatric medical devices and breastfeeding supplies directly in our office. Visit our shop to learn more about the items available for purchase in our office.
We look forward to supporting your child as they grow! Explore the links below to learn what to expect at each well-child visit, and feel free to reach out to your pediatrician anytime with questions or concerns.
Pediatric Associates follows the Bright Futures guidelines. You can also find helpful information about your child’s wellness and development at HealthyChildren.org .
Well-Child Visits
Well-Child Appointments & What to Expect
Immunization schedules
The following immunization schedules are recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
Breastfeeding & lactation
How do you know if an outpatient lactation consultation would benefit you? One risk factor does not automatically make for a problem, but must heighten awareness; multiple risk factors necessitate outpatient consultation.
Download the Breastfeeding & Lactation risk factor’s PDF to view what items you may need to consider during a consultation.
Recommendations from our team
Please see the list of helpful information from over the counter medication dosages to pediatric dentist recommendations.
additional documents for parents
Other Documents
Additional
Resources
Our pediatricians and nurse practitioners recommend the websites and documents below as valuable resources. Please speak with your pediatrician directly to discuss these sites and any questions you may have.