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I have experience in both General Pediatrics and in Clinical Genetics. I have worked in large multi-specialty clinics and in solo practice. As Director of Pediatrics at Mercy Hospital, Independence, KS, my priority is you. Physicians must remember that each contact with a client is the most important thing in that client's day. We must strive to provide exceptional service at every patient experience. HealthTap gives me an additional way to provide comfort, reassurance and information, empowering us all.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Pediatrics
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Medication: Treatment usually requires a 10-14 day course of antibiotics. Be sure to take it all, even if you feel better before the medication is gone. It is als... Read More
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Wet Diapers: We track a baby's intake, and their hydration status, by following how many wet diapers they are creating. Infants under a month of age should make at... Read More
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No: Infants of this age do not have the developmental milestones to accomplish potty training. If you are "potty training" a child of this age, then you a... Read More
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Sleep Hygeine: To get a child on a good sleep schedule, we have to look at both bedtime and wake-up time. Toddlers, children and even teens need a bedtime routine th... Read More
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Yes: I was originally taught that this was a dry skin condition. I have seen many treatments come and go. The current theory is that this is a fungal infec... Read More
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Age-dosed medication.: First of all, normal temperatures vary from 97-100.5 degrees. Temperatures above that range are usually a self-defense mechanism, and only need treatm... Read More
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3 months: Infants can grasp toys, such as a rattle, around 3 months of age. Some infants will do this a little sooner, and others a little later. If your chil... Read More
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Anxiety: Many children curl up in the fetal position during times of anxiety. This may continue for several years. It does not indicate a problem with their ... Read More
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8 weeks: While some physicians will wait until 6 months of age and others will let you pass the baby around at 2 weeks, most doctors will agree that it is okay... Read More
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Yes: While i don't recommend the routine use of fabric softener, some infants tolerate any fabric softener without problems. For most infants, however, it... Read More
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Yes: Yes, it is possible. Some infants are even born with teeth. Others don't get there first teeth until after their first birthday. The most important th... Read More
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Empty and Bare: Baby's crib should be empty and bare, except for baby. Your infant does not need, and should not have a pillow, toys, crib bumpers or sleep positioner... Read More
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No: This is called co-sleeping and is encouraged in many cultures. Before you start co-sleeping, you should be aware of 2 things. The first is that it is ... Read More
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Nothing: It is best to have just a crib sheet in your infant's bed. If you are worried about temperature, dress them in a sleeper of the appropriate weight. Pi... Read More
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Talk with Doctor: There are several techniques for circumcision. It is important to talk with your physician and get their input. Choose a technique with which your p... Read More
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No: Babies are born to fit their mothers womb. This has nothing to do with their final height. Their final height has to do with their genetics and diet... Read More
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Unlikely: To develop lyme disease, you have to be exposed to a tick bite. Infants are unlikely to get bitten by ticks.
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With Supervision: Children need to be supervised at bathtime. Do not leave your child, or even turn away, to answer the door or phone. Do not make the water deep, or to... Read More
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Could be many things: If your child has a fever with a red rash, this could be an infection. Please consider a telemedicine visit or in person visit with your child's heal... Read More
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No: It is best to stay well hydrated. To do this, you can drink a wide variety of fluids, including but not limited to whole milk. This is particularly im... Read More
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No: Trapped gas causes abdominal discomfort and pain. Colic is a developmental stage associated with irritability. No one knows exactly what causes it. It... Read More
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3 months: This clenching of the fists is called the "hand grasp." it is a primitive reflex that disappears at roughly 3 months of age. In almost all infants i... Read More
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Fluids, rest: The average cold lasts 2-3 weeks, with the worst symptoms occurring in the first 5-7 days. There is no treatment that changes this and makes a cold go... Read More
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Partial treatment: If you don't complete a course of antibiotics, you may leave some infection that is partially treated. This is the number one cause of antibiotic resi... Read More
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Mist, steam.: Ear pain isn't always an infection. The most common reason is nasal congestion. Try treating with mist or steam, with mentholatum. Give pain medicatio... Read More
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Yes: It is common for infants to tiptoe. It is a sign that they are developing advanced balance. However, if you toddler cannot walk flat-footed and always... Read More
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Be patient: Babies will stand when they are ready. This is partly due to reaching all the developmental milestones that come before standing, and partly due to pe... Read More
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Talk about it: Talk about the arrival of your newborn. Get your older children involved in the planning. Talk about their role in raising the new baby, whether it be... Read More
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No: Normal infants can go 7-10 days without a bowel movement, longer if they are breast fed. Formula fed babies stool more frequently, and babies on soy ... Read More
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Night Wakenings: Generally, your child is not actually asleep when they are crying. They have awakened, and are trying to get back to sleep. We all wake up several t... Read More
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Yes: Many babies are born with an umbilical hernia, a small, internal opening in the umbilicus which causes the belly button to protrude. These are not pai... Read More
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Comfort: Improper latching is uncomfortable. It hurts. Proper latching should not hurt. Also, you should hear your infant swallowing milk, which indicates good... Read More
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No: Head banging is done for a number of reasons, but not for pain. It is usually done to calm the child, as many children find it relaxing. It can also b... Read More
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Baby's Eye View: The best way to babyproof your home is to look at it from your baby's point of view. Get down on your hands and knees and crawl through your house. An... Read More
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Yes: This is not unusual, especially if your infant is breastfed. Bottlefed babies stool more frequently. If your baby is not uncomfortable, do not be conc... Read More
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Consistency: Children need consistency. This helps their normal development. It also helps them to sleep better during the night and at naptimes. To assist this, w... Read More
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No: No. Illnesses are caused by virused, bacteria and fungi. They are not caused by temperature. However, certain viruses and bacteria thrive in cold mont... Read More
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Yes: Certain GI tract birth defects can be life threatening. The most common of these shows up with vomiting in the first day or two of life. It is malrota... Read More
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Not necessarily: You haven't told me if your baby cries after other foods. Also, wheat allergy, which is not the same as celiac disease, can cause the same symptoms. ... Read More
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Thorough Exam: Your new infant will be weighed and measured. The provider should check his or her heart, lungs, umbilicus and check for jaundice. There should be an ... Read More
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Maybe nothing.: Infants and toddlers get, on average, 12 colds and infections a year. About 6 of these will be bad enough for them to see a physician. If your child i... Read More
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No: Febrile seizures, or seizures that occur with fevers, are inherited. However, there is less than a 50:50 probability with each pregnancy that they wi... Read More
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Facial Gestures: Hungry babies make faces. They scrunch up their noses or raise their eyebrows or move their mouths in various ways. They don't cry until they are fami... Read More
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Baby wakes unhappy: There are several published guidelines stating a baby or child needs a certain number of hours of sleep each night for a certain age. If your infant ... Read More
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Yes: These rashes are common in newborns. The most common one peaks at 5 weeks of age and is gone by 2 months of age. These rashes tend not to itch. For... Read More
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Call doc.: Asthma treatment can be confusing and overwhelming. Have your physician write out an asthma action plan for your child. Post this plan where everyone ... Read More
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Yes: Yes. Infants outgrow this behavior around 6-9 months of age. This is part of their normal neurologic maturation.
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Symptom list: The respiratory flu, or influenza, follows what physicians call a constellation of symptoms. This means there is a pattern or list of common symptoms... Read More
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Neurologic Disease: Constipation alone is quite common in infants. However, constipation with weakness is very worrying. It can be a sign of botulism, which can occur whe... Read More
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Possibly: Lead is known to cause problems for children, infants and unborn babies. The risks include miscarriage, preterm birth, developmental problems and hea... Read More
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a welcome addition to Healthtap. we all benefit from her knowledge
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