Welcome to Trestlewood Pediatrics

Trestlewood Pediatrics is unique. As an independent practice, we are here to provide personal care to your children. As your child’s health care provider, our goal is to partner with you to provide quality personal care for your child. You are our first resource in understanding your child’s needs. We are committed to improving the well-being of all the children and families who trust us for their care. By helping to nurture a strong body and a strong sense of self-worth in every child in our care, we believe we are carrying out a vital responsibility of critical importance to our community.

We continually strive to improve our service to you. We thoroughly enjoy our partnership with you in your child’s and family’s lives and hope our service meets your needs. Please let us know if you have ideas or suggestions to improve our web site or other services by calling our Office Manager at (269) 381-0118 or e-mailing us with your comments.

 

We Have A New Computer System!

Trestlewood Pediatrics has implemented a new computer system, replacing our old practice management system and moving from paper medical records to electronic medical records (EMR). We made this change because our previous computer system was very old and we believe the new system will improve our ability to manage your child's care. We "went live" with the practice management system spring of last year, and implemented the EMR last summer. We appreciate your patience as we move our practice forward to better meet your needs and the needs of your children.

Our new system can scan your insurance card directly into your file in the computer so WE ARE REQUESTING YOUR INSURANCE CARD AT EVERY VISIT. This is so that we can better serve your family by billing the right insurance for you every time so you don't have to worry about billing. So please be sure to bring your card with you to your visits.

You also will find that you will receive separate statements for each of your children, and they now have a new account number. As always, ask questions if you do not understand your statements from us.

Due to this conversion, we are scheduling out further for our well child physicals, and for that we apologize. You also may find you are waiting for the pediatrician a little longer in the office. Rest assured we are doing everything we can to reduce the waits in both areas. Our transition is going very well, so we hope to be back on schedule soon. Again, thank you for your patience throughout this process.

Flu Vaccines

We are at the end of our flu season! We can still give flu vaccines and boosters if your children still need them.Thank you for granting us the privilege of caring for your children. We extend our wishes to you and your family for a safe and healthy year. If you ever have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Office Manager at (269) 381-0118 or e-mail us with your comments.

     

 

ALERT:  Infant Acetaminophen Concentration Change

Companies are changing the concentration of their acetaminophen (ie., Tylenol) medication for infants and there are new dosing directions for these products. Click here for information on those changes and how to administer acetaminophen in the proper dose to your infant.

 

ONLINE FORMS


The following PDF forms are available online. Just click on the form you need, print it, fill it out and return it to our office.

 

 
 
Guide to the Home Treatment of Childhood Illnesses

 

Caring For Your Newborn

Conjunctivitis

 

Diarrhea

Ear Pain

 

Sore Throat

Vomiting

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New Patients

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Dr. Somers' Blog

My blog is directed to parents of Trestlewood Pediatrics' patients in in order to give more insight into the way I think about health, as well as useful facts. My comments are shaped by my own personal experience in medicine (four years of medical school, four years pediatric residency, thirteen years general pediatric practice), motherhood (I have three daughters, ages 14, 11, and 8), published research in the field, as well as policies and recommendations from pediatric and medical organizations.

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