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Preston Ridge Pediatrics
Alpharetta, GA
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Born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, Dr. Juster attended Boston University for her premedical studies and graduated with Magna Cum Laude honors. Her Doctor of Medicine is from Boston University School of Medicine. She completed her pediatric internship and residency at the Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. She fulfilled her military service as a pediatrician at Fort Bragg, NC. Prior to joining Preston Ridge Pediatrics in 1999, she practiced in Atlanta for 9 years. She is Board Certified and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Pediatrics
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United States: Georgia
Languages spoken
Hebrew, Indonesian
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Pediatrics 38 years experience
Has he seen doctor?: The sweaty feet and peeling skin may be unrelated to the other concerns -- could be a form of eczema; his doctor can look at his feet and be able to t... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Managing eczema: Eczema is in the same family of conditions as allergies and asthma. It can't be cured but usually can be controlled. It is best managed by using a sen... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Certainly.: Chronic cough can have many causes, but with you being a smoker, you need to see your doctor for evaluation as soon as possible. Your doctor can also ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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See your doctor.: You may have a sleep disorder, ranging from disordered sleep cycles to obstructive sleep apnea. You need to see your doctor for an exam to see if the... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Please see below.: I advise having a meeting with you, her doctor, and her -- it would be unusual for someone to be diagnosed with this at her age, but there are other v... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Supportive care: At present, supportive care is what's recommended. This includes nutritional support (a gastrostomy tube is sometimes needed), physical therapy, and ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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It may or may not be: It depends on if there is another cause of the seizures, like low blood sugar or other metabolic problems. The neonatologist can tell you what is cau... Read More
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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It depends on cause.: Depending on the height of the fever and severity of the cough, he may need to see the doctor. For runny nose, the safest and most effective treatment... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Take him to doctor.: If he is having that much trouble when he coughs, his doctor needs to see him to make sure it's not something more severe that a common cold.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Talk to his doctor.: While it's true that everyone has a different temperament, if you feel your child is outside of the normal range for his age for behavior &/or mood, i... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Doubtful.: The studies done on evening primrose oil treatment for eczema have been inconclusive. In other words, no consistent benefit has been shown, and given ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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It's better to wait.: Starting rice cereal before 4 months old increases the risk of developing an allergy to rice. This applies to starting any solid food this early;your ... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Only if doctor says.: If your 5 year old has been diagnosed with asthma previously and is now having the same symptoms, you can give it, but call your pediatricians and let... Read More
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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No: It's not an acceptable or effective treatment for eczema, whether applied to the skin or taken internally. Also, it's possible for the sheep placenta... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Possible at any age.: In developed countries, infants and young children who catch mononucleosis may have no symptoms, but any patient could present with sore throat, cold ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Almost any type.: That can happen with almost any type of seizure. If there were witnesses who can describe what you were doing during this episode, that will narrow d... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Not really.: Febrile seizures occur in about 2% of children and do not have a risk of causing harm unless very prolonged; it's not so much how high his temperature... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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None!: Although most people use them, pillows really aren't good for our backs and necks, and can worsen our posture. Especially for someone who sleeps face... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Effects can vary.: It can change your menstrual cycle, both in frequency and flow. Other possible side effects include water retention, decreased appetite, weakness, & s... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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See the doctor NOW.: There are many possible causes, but if it hurts to breathe, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Hang in there!: Night terrors can occur from infancy through adulthood; 1-6% of kids have them. It's most common between 4-12 years for kids and between 20-30 years f... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Yes.: First, his doctor needs to examine him to ensure there is no underlying cause of the constipation and to check for a hemorrhoid or fissure. If you ca... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Thorough exam first.: A thorough physical and neurological exam is a must; radiological and electrodiagnostic tests may also be needed.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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2 options.: Depending on what health problems are present, your doctor may recommend skin testing by an allergist, or an immunocap blood test. There are advantag... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Lots!: He could get belly pain, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, painful urination, bloody urine, headache, flushing, lightheadedness, kidney stones, o... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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Very common.: 70% of babies spit up to some extent. Things that help are frequent burping and keeping your baby upright against you for about 15 minutes after feed... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Keep your baby safe: First, use a crib and mattress that meets aap and cpsc safety guidelines; follow assembly and use instructions. A safe and stable diaper changing sur... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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It depends.: There are many different causes of encephalitis; some of these causes have specific treatment and others don't. For anyone with encephalitis, circulat... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Sometimes none: Unfortunately, early on there may be no symptoms; most symptoms of gastric cancer are signs of advanced disease. These symptoms can include indigestio... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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No higher: Although maternal cytomegalovirus infection (CMV) can pass to the fetus, it doesn't seem to increase the rate of prematurity, and sometimes the baby w... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Not usually: Generally, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) refers to a condition occurring in adulthood, usually from tobacco use, although there are som... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Teens and weight: Please check in with your doctor to review your growth chart and see if you are overweight or not. It is important to know what is a good weight range... Read More
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A 51-year-old member asked:
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Not decided yet.: In our medical community, there is a lot of controversy. I've seen patients with neurologic symptoms who tested positive for strep and whose symptoms... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
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Sometimes it's hard: Ringworm (see picture), which is a fungal skin infection, is usually round or oval and has raised pink edges with central flattening and scaling. It c... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Aquaphor ointment: I find it works really well; some parents also swear by solid crisco! it also helps to change her diaper the minute she goes, let her air dry before p... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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You can't.: If you're allergic to one NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug), it's safest to avoid all of them. Each reaction can be worse than the one bef... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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See her doctor.: Rashes can be hard to diagnose without seeing them, and with it worsening, she needs to see her pediatrician. There are many causes of rash, and most ... Read More
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A 51-year-old member asked:
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Lots of things!: Abdominal pain can be caused by a long list of conditions, ranging from constipation to appendicitis. Any part of the belly can have a problem that c... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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See below: Babies can get into feeding habits that aren't ideal, but both of you can help fix it. First, at daytime feedings, let him nurse til he won't take mor... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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It depends.: The first step after seeing your baby's pediatrician is to see a pediatric neurologist. This helps find both the cause and extent of the weakness. Th... Read More
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See her doctor.: It could be anything from chronic sinusitis, polyps or other growths, irritation (due to smog or tobacco smoke, for example), to having new onset of a... Read More
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See your doctor!: It sounds like you need to see your doctor. High fever is reason enough, but if you're having asthma symptoms that aren't improving, you need to be se... Read More
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I have eczema and i was wondering if taking zyrtec (cetirizine) and singular would help with eczema?
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Please see below.: Singulair (montelukast) is only approved for allergies and asthma. Eczema is best managed by using a sensitive skin cleanser, avoiding bathing in very... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Maybe never!: 95% or more of umbilical hernias resolve by 4 years old. If it hasn't resolved by then, your child's doctor can refer you to a surgeon. Tape, belly ba... Read More
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It depends-see below: Depending on how young you're talking about, there may be an underlying cause -- it's worth it to talk to your doctor. There are family tendencies to... Read More
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Genes.: Charcot-marie-tooth disease is actually a group of genetically distinct disorders that have similar symptoms;it's the most common inherited neurologic... Read More
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Depends on which.: Congenital abnormalities are physical differences in the body that are present at birth;each body part has the potential to have an anomaly.Some are g... Read More
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Sometimes: Braxton-hicks contractions can start in the first trimester and get stronger, longer, and more frequent as pregnancy progresses. Sometimes they can b... Read More
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Scoliosis: Scoliosis is caused by one or more of the vertebrae (bones of the spine) growing a little thicker on one side than the other, which tilts the bones ab... Read More
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Blood in baby's poop: There are a variety of causes. If he/she is breastfeeding and mom has cracked nipples, baby can swallow blood and pass it through. If he/she is having... Read More
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Answers patient's questions in a timely manner. Very knowledgeable!
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Very active,helpful
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baby's weight last week on monday was 6lbs 12oz so I assume for a week he was 3.15kg. they weighed him at 1pm yesterday and he was 2.766kg then we were admitted and his weight was 3.15kg at 3pm. he re...Read More
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Thank you for your quick reply, I will be on the phone w/his doctor first thing in the morning. BTW, I grew up in Carrollton, GA! Great to have a fello Georgian answer. I'm several states away now bu...Read More
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I gave him miralax (which we have been instructed in the past to do). He had a normal stool after that with no blood. He has been eating a lot of crackers lately and not enough fruits and veggies, so ...Read More
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Boston University School of Medicine, MA
Graduated 1985MD
Residency
Brooke Army Med.Center, San Antonio, TX
Awards
Top Pediatrician, Third Place, Georgia - Fall
2014
Most Influential Doctor, Second Place, Georgia - Fall
2014
Thought Leader, Second Place, Atlanta Region - Fall
2014
Affiliations
American Academy Of Pediatrics, Northside Hospital Atlanta, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite
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