Families sometimes need services beyond routine checkups and sick visits. We offer additional options within a familiar pediatric setting, helping reduce the need to coordinate care across multiple offices.
Available services may include medical ear piercing for children at least 6 months old, prenatal consultations for expecting parents, annual flu clinics, wart treatment, and care coordination for children with complex medical needs. Availability may vary by office and provider.
Services:
Wart Removal
Medical Ear Piercing
Newborn Circumcision
Care Coordination
Sports Medicine
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Our specialty pediatric services give families access to focused pediatric expertise in a familiar setting. Offerings vary by office and may include procedures, consultations, seasonal clinics, and coordinated services.
In addition to routine pediatric care, SouthernMED offers specialty services for specific medical needs and family concerns. Providing these services within your child’s pediatric practice can make it easier to receive coordinated care from providers who understand children’s health and development.
Schedule a specialty appointment when your child needs a focused evaluation, procedure, or ongoing assistance beyond a routine well or sick visit.
Available services may include:
Availability may vary by location. Contact your nearest SouthernMED location to learn which specialty services are offered and whether a referral or advance preparation is needed.
SouthernMED Pediatrics welcomes new patients from birth through age 18. Our providers partner with families through every stage, offering preventive guidance, timely treatment, and personalized attention.
The details of a specialty services appointment depend on the service requested. We begin by reviewing your child’s needs, then explain the evaluation, procedure, preparation, and follow-up so your family knows what to expect.
What to Expect
The appointment begins with a focused review of your child’s needs and relevant health history. Depending on the service, your provider may discuss symptoms, development, previous treatment, preparation requirements, or other details needed to plan the visit safely.
What to Expect
Based on the evaluation, your pediatric provider will explain the available options and recommend an appropriate plan. The appointment may include an in-office procedure, treatment, referral, consultation, or coordination with another member of your child’s healthcare team.
What to Expect
We will make sure your family understands how to prepare, what will happen during the service, and what to expect afterward. Written instructions, recovery guidance, referrals, or follow-up recommendations will be provided when appropriate.
Parenthood comes with plenty of questions. Our pediatric care team is here to provide clear answers and practical guidance to help you make confident decisions about your child’s care.
Yes, warts in children are contagious. They can spread through direct skin-to-skin contact or contact with items and surfaces carrying the virus, including towels, shoes, and shared equipment. Picking or scratching a wart can also spread it to other areas of the body. Encourage your child to avoid touching the wart and keep it clean and covered whenever possible.
Age guidelines for pediatric ear piercing may vary, but SouthernMED Pediatrics offers medical ear piercing for infants and older children with parental consent. Some families choose infant ear piercing, while others wait until their child can help with aftercare. Your child’s pediatric provider can explain current age requirements and help determine the right time for the procedure.
Medical ear piercing is now available at select SouthernMED Pediatrics locations! This service is performed by pediatric providers trained in sterile technique and wound care, giving families a safe, professional option for their child’s ear piercing.
We use the Blomdahl® system, which is designed specifically for medical ear piercing. Single-use cassettes help reduce the risk of infection and prevent patient-to-patient cross-contamination because only disposable components touch the skin. The medical-grade plastic piercing studs are also nickel-free, minimizing the risk of a nickel allergy.
Age requirements: We recommend medical ear piercing for children ages 2.5 months and older. By this age, most infants have received their first routine vaccines, and their ears have grown enough to support accurate earring placement. Eligible patients should be current on all recommended vaccinations.
Appointments are required: Medical ear piercing must be scheduled as a separate appointment and cannot be added to a sick visit or well-child appointment. A dedicated visit gives your provider enough time to perform the procedure safely, explain aftercare, and answer your questions.
What areas can be pierced? Our providers pierce earlobes only, with no more than one piercing per lobe during each appointment. We do not perform second or third ear piercings or pierce ear cartilage, noses, belly buttons, or other areas.
How much does medical ear piercing cost? The cost is $75 for up to two earlobe piercings. This fee includes the procedure and piercing studs, which should remain in place for six to eight weeks. Full payment is due at check-in on the day of the appointment.
Wellness visits provide an important opportunity to follow your child’s health and development throughout every stage of growth. During these routine appointments, our pediatric providers focus on preventive health and age-appropriate needs. Each visit helps us:
Sick visits provide timely attention when your child develops symptoms that need to be evaluated by a pediatric provider. These appointments can help identify the cause and determine the appropriate next steps for concerns such as:
A counseling and behavioral healthcare visit allows our team to carefully evaluate you and provide the support you deserve. Each visit is designed to understand underlying concerns, build healthy coping skills, and help you grow with confidence and resilience. Our counseling services include:
Telehealth visits offer families a convenient way to connect with a SouthernMED Pediatrics provider from home for certain non-emergency concerns. During the virtual appointment, we’ll review your child’s symptoms, provide recommendations, and determine whether an in-person visit is needed. Telehealth may be appropriate for:
When your child is due for vaccines, an immunization appointment allows our pediatric care team to review their health and provide the protection they need. Each visit is designed to follow recommended schedules, ensure vaccines are given safely, and support your child’s long-term health and well-being.
Lactation consultations offer dedicated time to discuss your feeding experience and address concerns for both you and your baby. Each appointment is tailored to your family’s needs and may include:
School, sports, and camp physicals provide a convenient and reliable way to ensure your child is healthy and ready for participation in these activities. Our providers perform comprehensive exams, complete required forms, and offer guidance to support your child’s safety and well-being.
