Telemedicine Specialist

What Is Pediatric Telemedicine?

Pediatric telemedicine is the delivery of pediatric medicine to children and their families through secure, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing. Instead of traveling to our office for every appointment, when appropriate, your family can visit your doctor from the comfort of your own home via a smartphone, computer, or tablet.  
 
The American Academy of Pediatrics supports telehealth visits when appropriate, and suggests it can expand care and access to doctors for families like yours. The electronic connection between our office and your device is secure, ensuring no one other than your doctor and your family have access to it.  
 
Importantly, while many issues and symptoms can be discussed electronically, sometimes face-to-face appointments are still necessary. If your child is likely to require services such as hands-on evaluation, laboratory samples and testing, advanced imaging, such as X-rays, or other procedures that can only be done in person, it’s best to visit our Las Vegas or Henderson office.  

When Is Telemedicine Appropriate and When May an In-Person Visit Be Necessary? 

Telemedicine is particularly useful in the case of follow-up appointments, medication refills, and other regular appointments. Conditions that can be assessed without a physical examination, such as the flu or common cold requiring a doctor’s note, may also be appropriate.  

Common telehealth visits include:  

• ADHD medication management and dosage follow-ups 
• Follow-up after a sick visit, ER trip, or other appointment 
• Mild illness — rashes, colds, minor respiratory symptoms 
• Behavioral and developmental concerns 
• Anxiety, sleep issues, and emotional wellness check-ins 
• Asthma medication review 
• Chronic condition management 
• Prescription refills for ongoing medications 
• General parenting questions and anticipatory guidance 

An in-person visit is likely necessary if your child needs hands-on physical evaluation, or if their condition requires further testing, like lab samples or X-rays.  

If your child has symptoms such as:  

• A high or persistent fever  
• Signs of strep throat 
• An ear infection 
• Has been involved in an incident with the potential for injury, like a car accident 
• Is in significant pain  
• Has a new or unexplained condition 
• Needs vaccinations 
• Has swallowed something potentially dangerous 
• Or hasn’t visited the doctor in more than a year 

Your child will likely need to be seen in the office.  

For in-person visits that cannot wait for a scheduled appointment, we offer walk-in pediatric clinics in Las Vegas and Henderson.