Pediatric Care

When you choose The University of Kansas Health System to care for your child, you can trust that we'll provide comprehensive care at every stage of life, and that you'll be getting the best care in Kansas City and the state of Kansas.

From birth through young adulthood, your kids can continue their specialized care with us in the same familiar setting. It's a way to continue receiving advanced care in the same place – and from the same team – you and your child already know.

Our pediatricians are part of The University of Kansas Physicians – the largest multispecialty medical practice in Kansas. Here, you have immediate access to a team of experts, including programs and streamlined specialty referrals to help your little one from birth through adolescence and beyond.

We offer weekend, evening and same-day appointments for your convenience. When you have a question about your child's health, a physician is on-call 24/7 to provide you with expert advice when you need it most. MyChart, our patient portal, also provides rapid access to your care team via direct message, as well as the ability to self-schedule your child's visits.

Our team also offers in-person visits, same-day sick visits and telehealth video visits. Scheduling is easy – online, on the phone or by text. If needed, urgent care, emergency care, hospital care and specialty referral and consultation are available within the health system.

We are a bilingual office, with members of our staff and care team who are fluent in Spanish. We also provide interpreter services. Prior to your visit we can ensure care is provided in your preferred language.

Children need regular visits with pediatricians for checkups, well-child visits, vaccines, and to make sure they are reaching developmental milestones. Pediatricians may also support provide support for children when they become sick or need additional care. Routine visits also allow parents to work with pediatricians to improve their child’s quality of life.

Parents should establish a pediatrician before birth during the prenatal stage. At The University of Kansas Health System, a pediatrician in the nursery will talk with you about when your newborn should be seen in the clinical setting. This is typically 1-3 days after discharge from the nursery.

Ultimately, it's never too late to catch up on pediatric care for a child. It may be a good time to revisit care during life events such as back to school, back to sports or during a switch in insurance plans.

Pediatricians focus on care for children while a family medicine physician can provide care for patients of all ages.

The best medical home for your child and family would ideally include board-certified pediatricians and physicians who provide a wide range of services. It’s also important for some to consider a location in close proximity from home or work, or a location that offers telehealth appointments.

Access is also key to choosing a medical home. This includes access to care through online patient portals such as MyChart, access to physical locations with convenient parking and wheelchair accessibility, and access to specialists who provide interpreter and services for the hearing-impaired.

Regular checkups usually include measurements and examinations, and your pediatrician will address any questions you may have about your child. Your pediatrician will also make sure that your child is up to date on all their vaccinations. The health system does require children to be up to date on all required immunizations. Read more about vaccination schedules.

If any follow-up care is needed, your care team will make referrals to subspecialists such as eye doctors, dentists, child psychiatrists and others.

Our health system has several locations that offer urgent care and emergency services, as well as care locations that offer day, evening and weekend appointments. Patients also have access to a 24/7 care through our nurse triage phone line by calling 877-738-7286.

We accept KanCare, Kansas Medicaid and most major medical insurance plans.

To schedule an appointment, call 913-588-1227 or request an appointment online. You can also schedule an appointment yourself in MyChart. We offer virtual meet-and-greet discussions for parents seeking a pediatrician.

Most schools and sports programs will require a sports physical. Prior to the visit, parents or guardians should review their school or sports program's required forms and complete the pre-visit assessment. This will prepare the physician to better understand your family history, risk factors and more. The most common condition excluding a child from sports participation is high blood pressure.

For more details on sports physicals and accessible forms, visit kshsaa.org.

• Our Behavior Checker® helps provide strategies to help with your child's ever-changing and developing behavior.
• Sign up for MyChart to request appointments, medication refills and answers from your doctor.
• For information on how COVID-19 affects children, visit healthychildren.org.
• Child Health Assessment forms are required to attend licensed daycare facilities. Visit the KDHE site for forms and information.