Comprehensive Pediatric Care
At UPMC, our pediatricians, advanced practice professionals, and nurses are here to care for and meet the needs of your child. We will do everything we can to make your child's visit with us as comfortable and pleasant as possible. From well- and sick-child visits to caring for illnesses and injuries, our team of skilled pediatricians is dedicated to helping children of all ages maintain health and optimal wellness.
We offer complete health care services for children and adolescents from birth to 21 years of age.
Well-Child Visits
It is important to promote good health to developing children.
During well-child visits, we will discuss important issues for your child and family, including:
- Behavior(s)
- Child care
- Child development
- Discipline
- Education
- Family relationships
- Nutrition
- Safety
We provide the immunizations, or shots, your child needs to prevent serious illnesses, such as whooping cough, measles, and hepatitis. If your child has received immunizations somewhere else, please bring a record of those shots with you to your child’s appointment.
Appointments
During regular office hours, walk-in appointments may be available at some locations for sick children or for issues that cannot wait. We will try to get your child seen as soon as possible.
At some of our offices, appointments may be available after regular office hours.
Who Will See My Child?
Each child and family are assigned a doctor or advanced practice professional. Whenever possible, the same health care professional will see your child for scheduled and sick visits. However, if your doctor or advanced practice professional is unavailable, another member of the team will see your child.
24/7 Nurse Triage
If you need advice, you can call your child’s provider’s office any time day or night, any day of the week, and you will be connected to nurse triage if after hours.
Pediatric Emergency Care
In partnership with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, UPMC in North Central Pa. provides top-quality emergency care to pediatric patients through the Emergency Departments at UPMC Cole, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Wellsboro, and UPMC Williamsport, as well as the UPMC Outpatient Emergency Department in Lock Haven.
UPMC Children's board-certified pediatric emergency specialists are on call 24/7 to collaborate in real time with our emergency doctors, patients, and their families. And if your child needs follow-up care, we will make the appointment for you before you leave.
Pediatric Specialty Care
UPMC Children’s provides comprehensive care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. In partnership with UPMC Children’s in Central Pa. and UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, we work as a team to provide complete care for our youngest patients.
If your child needs more specialty care for a chronic condition, such as diabetes or asthma, we will connect you with a pediatric specialist. Learn more about our full list of services available in central Pa.
Plus, pediatric telemedicine consultations are available for new and returning patients. Connect virtually with one of our pediatric specialists — saving the time and expense of travel.
Pediatric medical specialties offering video visits include:
- Adolescent medicine
- Allergy
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious disease
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Pulmonology
Pediatric General Surgery
General and thoracic pediatric surgery consultations take place in Williamsport.
Surgeries can be performed at UPMC Williamsport, UPMC Children's in Harrisburg, or UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, depending on the age of the patient and complexity of the diagnosis.
UPMC Children’s pediatric surgical services performed in Williamsport can address:
- Chest wall deformities.
- Gallstones/gallbladder removal.
- Inguinal hernias.
- Neck masses.
- Need for circumcision.
- Persistent, pathological lymph nodes.
- Skin masses.
- Umbilical hernias.
UPMC Children’s is a leader in minimally invasive surgery techniques, which means less pain and quicker recoveries for our young patients. Services include diagnosis, consultation, management, and follow-up care administered by a highly experienced team.
To schedule a pediatric general surgery consultation in Williamsport, call 570-321-2810.
Pediatric Telemedicine Consultations
24/7 video visits for nonemergency pediatric care
If you’re struggling to decide the right care location for your child, a pediatric virtual visit is often the best place to start. UPMC Children’s AnywhereCare providers can diagnose, provide treatment options, and prescribe medicine for many nonemergency illnesses. Visits are safe, secure, and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. UPMC Children's AnywhereCare is available for children from ages 0 to 17. Get started and learn more about our video visits or download the UPMC AnywhereCare app.
Pediatric Testing
Neonatal/pediatric head ultrasounds and nonaccidental skeletal surveys
UPMC in North Central Pa. leverages the expertise of our partners at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh to read neonatal/pediatric head ultrasounds and nonaccidental skeletal surveys. The result is expert imaging interpretation with faster turnaround.
Pediatric EEGS
Electroencephalograms (EEGs) are available for pediatric patients in north central Pa through our collaboration with the Physical Medicine Rehabilitation team at UPMC Williamsport.
Our Locations
Pediatricians are at each of the sites listed below. For options, including family medicine providers, visit our list of primary care office locations.
Our UPMC Express Care at UPMC Cole is also available to pediatric patients.