Urgent Care Specialist

What is urgent care?

Urgent care includes medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of common health problems many kids face at some point. The Astoria Pediatric PC specialists make time in their schedules for same-day appointments so they can care for your child when it’s needed the most.

Why might my child need urgent care?

Common reasons for choosing urgent care services at Astoria Pediatric PC include:

• High or long-lasting fevers
• Sore throat 
• Flu
• COVID-19 symptoms 
• Severe colds
• Strep throat
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Confusion
• Dizziness 
• Faintness
• Ear infections
• Fractures
• Open wounds
• Severe allergic reactions
• Difficulty breathing 
• Rashes or hives
• Ongoing or severe pain

Feel free to schedule a same-day visit or call the Astoria Pediatric PC office any time you have concerns about your child’s health or well-being.

Which urgent care services are available?

Some of the urgent care services available at Astoria Pediatric PC include:

• Medical evaluations 
• COVID-19 testing and treatment
• Flu testing
• Strep throat rapid testing
• Fracture care
• Wound care
• Blood tests
• Urine tests
• X-rays and other imaging procedures 
• Injections
• Medication prescriptions
• Specialist referrals

Your child’s Astoria Pediatric PC provider might refer them to a specialist or a hospital in the case of a severe or complex medical problem.

What should I expect during urgent care visits?

When your child arrives at Astoria Pediatric PC for an urgent care visit, you can expect the following:

Medical history review

Your child’s pediatric specialist first relieves any pain. They ask about their symptoms, medication regimen, personal and family history of disease, and lifestyle habits during a medical history review. 

Vital signs check

A provider also evaluates your child’s weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs to screen for possible problems. 

Physical exam

An Astoria Pediatric PC specialist also evaluates their eyes, ears, throat, heartbeat, reflexes, breathing, and more during a physical exam.

Diagnostic testing

If needed, your child’s provider may order a nasal or throat swab, COVID-19 testing, urine tests, blood tests, asthma or allergy testing, X-rays, or other imaging procedures. 

Treatment 

The Astoria Pediatric PC specialists personalize treatment for your child. They may recommend home remedies, fracture care, wound care, an inhaler, or other prescription or over-the-counter medicines. If your child needs treatment for a complex or serious problem, they offer referrals. 

When should I schedule urgent care visits?

Feel free to schedule an urgent care visit or simply call the office any time you have concerns or questions about your child’s well-being. Use Astoria Pediatric PC’s urgent care services in the case of severe illnesses, diseases, injuries, or unusual symptoms you’re concerned about. 

To schedule an urgent care visit at Astoria Pediatric PC, call the office, use the online booking feature, or walk in today.