Same Day Sick Visit Specialist

Same Day Sick Visit services offered in Astoria, NY

If your child is sick, time is of the essence. Get them evaluated and treated, when necessary, at Astoria Pediatric PC in Astoria, New York, to help your little one make a speedy recovery and prevent complications. Lilly Rodriguez, MD, FAAP, Costas Frousios, MD, and their skilled staff offer same-day sick visits to help your child feel better as fast as possible and make sure they are seen quickly. Call the office to schedule a sick visit or use the online booking tool today.

Same-Day Sick Visits Q&A

What are same-day sick visits?

Same-day sick visits at Astoria Pediatric PC are medical evaluations for your child that take place the same day as you make an appointment. Same-day medical care is vital for many illnesses to reduce your child’s risk of severe symptoms or complications.

What are the benefits of same-day sick visits?

The benefits you can expect from same-day sick visits at Astoria Pediatric PC include:

Reduced symptoms
Faster recovery
Low risk of complications
Exceptional care from friendly providers

Getting evaluated and treated the same day your child feels ill is an excellent way to help them make a speedy recovery.

Why might my child need same-day sick visits?

Some of the reasons you might schedule same-day sick visits for your child at Astoria Pediatric PC include:

Shortness of breath
Difficulty breathing
Long-lasting or high fever
Ongoing or severe cough
Flu, severe colds, or COVID-19
Strep throat
Sore throat
Fractures
Wounds
Pink eye
Allergic reactions
Rash
Ear infections
Other illnesses or injuries

If your child struggles to breathe, becomes confused and disoriented, or has other symptoms of a severe or life-threatening problem, call 911 or head to the nearest emergency room.

What happens during same-day sick visits?

During same-day sick visits at Astoria Pediatric PC, compassionate providers greet your child and complete the following:

Vital signs check

Your child’s provider checks their pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and other vital signs. They also weigh your child.

Medical history review

A pediatric specialist reviews your child’s medical history. They ask about their usual routine, symptoms, personal and family history of disease, and your child’s symptoms.

Physical exam

An Astoria Pediatric PC provider evaluates your child’s health during a physical exam. They listen to your child’s breathing and heartbeat and evaluate their eyes, ears, throat, neck, abdomen, and more.

Diagnostic tests

Your child's specialist may suggest diagnostic tests to confirm a diagnosis. They might order nasal or throat swabs, COVID-19 testing, urine tests, blood tests, asthma testing, allergy testing, X-rays, or other imaging procedures.

Treatment

If your child needs treatment, their Astoria Pediatric PC provider can help. They may recommend rest and fluids, other at-home treatments, an inhaler, breathing treatments, medications, eye drops, ear drops, nasal sprays, or allergy medicines. Your child might also need wound or fracture care.

If your child has a severe illness, injury, or disease, the Astoria Pediatric PC experts may refer them to a specialist or a hospital.

To schedule a same-day sick visit at Astoria Pediatric PC, call the office or use the online booking tool today.