Our Services

General Pediatrics

Pediatric Medical Center is proud to offer greater than one hundred twenty years of cumulative clinical pediatric experience and expertise.

Newborn Care

Pediatric Medical Center has 5 full time and 1 part time pediatrician. One of our pediatricians is available after hours and weekends for emergencies.

School Underachievement

Each of our physicians offers a unique combination of skills for the care of your child based on both academic and community pediatric medical experience.

For First Time Patients

We are pleased to have you, and hope you and your child feel welcome!

Pediatric Medical Center

The center was originally founded by H. Milton Van Dyke, M.D., F.A.A.P. in 1933.

Pediatric Medical Center offers greater than one hundred twenty years of cumulative clinical pediatric experience and expertise. The purpose of the Center is to provide complete pediatric medical care. Each of our physicians are active in the education and training of pediatric residents and medical students. This allows them to offer a unique combination of skills for the care of your child based on both academic and community pediatric medical experience. Well child care, allergy program and comprehensive diagnostic and management services for complex and difficult cases are still the mainstay of the Center.

Updates and Articles

Well Check Schedule

Each Well Check includes checking growth (height, weight), discussing nutrition, physical activity, sleep, behavior, development and mental health. There may need to be an extra visit if significant problems in any area

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Newborn Hiccups & Sneezing

By Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Nov 1, 2024

I really enjoy the newborn visit. Usually, two days after discharge the proud parents and tiny baby come in for the first office visit.

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Whats up, doc?

By John H. Samson, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Oct 1, 2024

Let’s take a look at some recent interesting articles in the pediatric medical literature.

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Lichen Striatus

By Louis P. Theriot, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Sep 1, 2024

Mrs. X brought her 5-year-old son to the office with a rash. I was intrigued upon seeing the chief complaint to be possible shingles.

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