Since pediatricians have medical specialization in care for children, they have an abundant of experience handling children from birth through youth. Pediatricians spend 48 months within a pediatric residency following completion of medical training on how to handle children.

Parents typically bring their children when they are ill; however, we recommend visiting the pediatrician for routine check-ups, especially when the child is still a baby to ensure optimal health. Routine examinations present the best opportunities for the physicians to monitor the progress of children’s mental and physical development and growth. Well-care visits are vital as part of the preventive pediatric care.

Moreover, well-child visits are an ideal period for parents to present their concerns and questions regarding overall well-being, safety, nutrition, behavior, and development of a child.

Currently Dr. Ayesha Phillip is accepting patients by appointment. We also accept new walk-in patients during clinic hours.

Referrals are not required for one to see a pediatrician. Referrals are solely required for the services presented below:

• Asthma specialist
• Allergist
• Cardiologist

Notably, referrals from other doctors are accepted. Parents should fax copies to the office. Additionally, could be granted by physicians in the office, in the event the physician deems it necessary.

Appointments could be scheduled by contacting the office in regular business hours. Scheduling of appointments could solely be undertaken for primary care with the pediatrician that accepted the children as their pediatrician. Appointments could be scheduled Monday-Friday between 9.10 am and 2.00 pm with the exclusion of weekends. It is worth noting that the facilities are open 7 days each week within all the locations and parents can visit any time based on first come first serve.

We have a commitment towards caring for children and it is advisable that parents visit the pediatrician frequently. In the event that the pediatrician is unavailable, on-duty pediatricians are always available. It is recommendable that parents communicate beforehand to check the availability of pediatricians.

A pediatrician specializes in the care of several childhood diseases. Nevertheless, in some instances, the pediatrician would be compelled to consult a specialist in the specified area of illness. Parents and pediatricians would make such choice together on the basis of the medical needs of their children.

Because appointments are unnecessary, waiting times differ and are premised upon the quantity of patients waiting to be attended to. Waiting times are usually shorter as opposed to those for ERs. Patients are encouraged to communicate prior to making visits.

Patients who are not on OHIP coverage are required to pay injection fees and an additional payment of 170.00 dollars. Parents are kindly requested to come with the money during their appointments. The recognized mode of payment is cash payment.

In the event a resident of Ontario is accorded health services in a different province in Canada, they are usually insured. OHIP could cater for the healthcare treatment. With the exception of Quebec, insurance from other provinces are accepted.

OHIP cover insured medical care services for residents that have authenticated Ontario health card, whereas outside Ontario but inside Canada, under two scenarios:

• When unanticipated, emergency medical care is needed while the insured resident of Ontario is not within Ontario but in Canada, and
• When non-emergency, planned medical care is needed outside Ontario but in Canada. Such non-emergency medical services should be recommended or requested by a practicing or a licensed Ontario doctor or a practicing and registered doctor who will be offering the services in other territories or provinces. It is worth noting that some insured services require approval before provision of health services.

All children from birth to 18 years are eligible for treatment.

Vaccinations constitute a sequence of shots administered to children at various ages to enable them ward off potentially fatal and severe childhood diseases. Ensuring that children receive vaccinations when scheduled constitutes the best means of shielding children from potentially lethal illnesses. In the event of any apprehensions regarding the vaccinations, information can be communicated to the office.