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Pediatric Physicians, PC
Roswell, GA
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Dr. Roy was born and raised in Miami, Florida. There, he was an avid SCUBA diver and State Champion Pente player. During his years at Tulane University pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Roy performed in several musicals and rock and roll bands, playing keyboards, saxophone, bass guitar, and singing. He has lived in the Atlanta area since beginning medical school at Emory University in 1990. Dr. Roy completed residency through the Emory University Affiliated Hospitals in 1997, and then served as Chief Resident and Instructor in the Department of Pediatrics. He has continued his involvement on the Emory faculty as an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics. He was Board Certified in Pediatrics in 1997 and joined Pediatric Physicians, PC in 1998. Dr. Roy lives in Dunwoody with his wife and three children. In addition to his work as a pediatrician, Dr. Roy enjoys swimming, vegetable gardening, and writing. Dr. Roy has written two books for parents, Solving Health and Behavioral Problems from Birth to Preschool: A Parent’s Guide and A Guide to Getting the Best Healthcare for Your Child . He also writes and serves as a pediatric expert on WebMD and other web sites. His blog, The Pediatric Insider , features more of Dr. Roy’s essays on many parenting and health topics. Visit his blog to post your own suggestions and questions.
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Pediatrics
Languages spoken
English
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Pediatrics 29 years experience
Hydrocortisone: The best medicine otc is hydrocoirtisone 1% ointment. A good moisturizer will also help, along with avoiding things that dry the skin (like long hot b... Read More
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Varies, but not good: Some children are more resilient than others, but childhood trauma can make someone more sensitive to future trauma and increase the risk of future me... Read More
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Beware: Legitimate health research has not shown that stem cell treatment helps children with autism, and mainstream physicians and autism specialists do not ... Read More
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Yes: It's even more important to nurse a preemie! you might need extra support, and might need to supplement, but it's a great idea to try!
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No: 4-6 months is best time to start complementary foods (solids.).
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Many good ones!: Some of my favorites are brazelton's books (strong on development), aap's birth through five years. Also, i'll go ahead on plug one of my books here, ... Read More
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How eyes move: From birth, eyes should move together to look at things. By 1 month, baby will want to look at your face. By two months, baby's eyes will follow your ... Read More
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12 months: Natural, unprocessed honey (the kind usually found in supermarkets, sometimes in a plastic jar shaped like a bear) should never be given to babies les... Read More
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No: Popcorn is not for babies. The little hard nub in the middle can't be gummed or chewed, and it's a choking hazard.
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No: No, that would be one of those "medical myths." eyeballs grow, and the shape of the eyeball can change through the growing years.
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Yes: Yes, if your frequency of nursing is declining or if your baby isn't emptying you completely, your milk supply will decrease.
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Yes: Yes, if you don't have enough stored milk for a meal, it's fine to "top it off" with formula.
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Yes: Not only is it safe, but it is essential. Untreated iron-deficiency anemia can lead to permanent problems with school and behavior. Iron is absolutely... Read More
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Quick or slow: It's really up to you. Many moms drop one feeding at a time-- that's the slow way, and it works. But if you're really ready to stop, feel free to do i... Read More
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Comfort: Popsicles, ice cream, yogurt, other soothing foods, and Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen for pain and fever.
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Same: The "baby carrots" sold in stores are regular, fully-grown carrots cut into those little shapes. They're not "baby"-- that's just a marketing term. If... Read More
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Yes: Yes. The extra benefits are that you'll find it easier to lose the baby weight, and you'll decrease the risk that your child will end up overweight as... Read More
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Depends: Lead paint on walls or toys won't hurt anyone-- unless it's ingested. Touching or being in a room with lead paint isn't a problem. Lead paint was in w... Read More
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No: I've heard this, but i could find no evidence that it's true. One beer isn't going to hurt, so i don't mind if you'd like to try, but really there's n... Read More
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Rinse/dishwasher: The pump itself isn't meant to be "cleaned"-- only the parts that touch you and touch the milk need to be washed. Check the manufacturer's instruction... Read More
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No: They do not. Current guidelines suggest that a reaction in a family member not be considered a problem w/ vaccinating, and no study has found a link f... Read More
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Yes: You can find underwire nursing bras out there that ought to be comfortable-- as long as the wire doesn't pinch breast tissue, you should be fine. The ... Read More
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Yes: Yes! follow the recommendations of science and the world's top health experts. What isn't safe are all of those diseases that your baby doesn't have t... Read More
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No: If your child has a serious or evolving illness, vaccinations should be delayed. There is no reason to delay vaccines during minor common illnesses li... Read More
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Yes: Latching at the beginning usually requires at least a partially-awake baby, but many mom-baby pairs find that babies continue to nurse great even when... Read More
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No: No, that's really just a myth. Hair will grow in the way it wants to. Now, it is true that baby hair is very thin and wispy, so after the first haircu... Read More
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Better safe than sry: Many diseases aren't common because we vaccinate-- once populations decrease vaccination rates, diseases come back (see pertussis now in california, o... Read More
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Crossed eyes: Strabismus is when the eyes do not move together to look at the same thing. It can be there all the time, or it can be intermittant.
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Yes: Absolutely. Brains grow and develop through childhood, and into early adulthood. Not only are new things and new skills learned, but more-sophisticate... Read More
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Safety: Crawling babies get into everything, and have no sense of fear. Babyproof!
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Fever medication: Roseola is a viral infection that typically causes about 3 days of fever followed by a rash. The fever can be treated for comfort with Ibuprofen or Ac... Read More
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Yes: The evidence-- real, solid evidence-- for the safety and effectiveness of vaccinations is overwhelming. No other medical intervention has been studied... Read More
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4 months: A good time to start is at 4-6 mos, the same time you start complementary foods (usually cereal.) just offer a little tap water from a sippy cup (a bo... Read More
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Before leave hosp: Make appointments for your first few well-baby checks (including the 2 month visit, when most office vaccine schedules begin), while you're still in t... Read More
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Yes: Some medications are very safe (eg ibuprofen), others have risks and benefits that need to be weighed. Talk with the physician who prescribed the medi... Read More
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Yes: Most babies are ready for solids between four and six months of age. If she's in that range, give solids a try!
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Maybe: In this circumstance, you ought to contact your baby's doctor to go over the situation and decide the safest course of action. You should not rely on ... Read More
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Use it less: While there's no good evidence that the radiation from cell phones is harmful to anyone, if you want to reduce your exposure just use your cell phone ... Read More
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No: Energy drinks are loaded with empty calories and weird chemicals, including known stimulants, plus other additives that really haven't been tested in ... Read More
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No: You should donate your baby's blood to help everyone, not waste your money by banking it only for yourself. Details: http://pediatricinsider.Wordpress... Read More
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Head turn : Rooting is when babies turn their head and move their mouths to find a source of food.
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Not many: I don't think any of the prescription sleeping pills are safe. Otcs contain antihistamines that can decrease milk supply, so that's not ideal either. ... Read More
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Birth: The american academy of pediatrics supports universal screening hearing examinations of all newborns, and almost all states have programs set up to do... Read More
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2 days: Milk supply will increase to meet demand in about 48 hours. This includes after birth, and for the inevitable, normal "growth spurts" when junior deci... Read More
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No: I don't think there need to be any foods routinely avoided by nursing moms. Everyone wants to tell moms what they can't have. That's not fair to mom--... Read More
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Help with your child: Detailed advice and anticipatory guidance, a chance for questions, and a good physical exam including an assessment of development and growth.
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Talk, read, play: Babies who hear more spoken words and have more interactive time with adults and other children generally learn to talk earlier and have better langua... Read More
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No: I'm all for parents trying to save money, but in this case unless you really know the seller, it's best to buy a new one. Any car seat that's been in ... Read More
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Not easy: Though the most common allergic reactions to antibiotics are rashes, most rashes that occur while on antibiotics are not caused by allergies. Many peo... Read More
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Ulcers & fever: Fever, painful ulcers in the mouth (usually the back of the mouth), painless ulcers on the hands and feet, and sometimes a more-widespread rash.
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Some of his answers are short and inforamtive and soem are lenghthier but still to the point
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Emory University School of Medicine, GA
Graduated 1994MD
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Chief Resident and Instructor, Department of Pediatrics, Emory University Affiliated Hospitals,1997
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