The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends annual wellness checks starting at age 3, every year through to age 21.
Reach out to your child's pediatric primary care physician to schedule an annual wellness check/physical now. Unlike sick visits, where doctors diagnose and treat a current illness, a wellness check covers a wide range of health topics, appropriate to your child’s age.
During the appointment you may want to discuss concerns you have about your child's behavior or mental health, his or her inability to reach milestones or even noticeable speech delays.
What Happens During Child Wellness Exams?
- A complete head-to-toe physical examination.
- Checks of vision, hearing, cholesterol, and blood pressure at recommended ages, plus autism screening.
- Growth and development assessments.
- Immunization updates, if needed.
Teen Wellness Exam
- For teens there is time for a confidential conversation that may include healthy habits and possible risky behaviors, or just time for a teen to discuss their personal concerns.
The wellness exam should give you time to talk about topics like:
- Healthy eating
- Sleeping
- Physical activity
- How your child’s doing in school, at home, and during activities
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Center Moriches
600 Main Street, Suite A
Center Moriches, New York 11940
(631) 638-2900
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Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm; Friday: 8 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm
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Erin Howe, MD
Jennifer Klingenberger-Beyer, MD
Lauren Ng, DO
Richard Pongvitayapanu, MD
Susan Walker, MD
Tara Cardillo, NP
Commack
500 Commack Road, Suite 104
Commack, New York 11725
(631) 638-0150
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Hours: Monday: 8 am to 8 pm; Tuesday - Friday: 8 am to 5 pm; Saturday: Please call for Saturday availability.
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Bernard Lau, MD
Deborah Hickey, NP
Lake Grove
4 Smith Haven Mall, Suite 101
Lake Grove, NY 11755
(631) 444-5437
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Hours: Monday - Tuesday: 8 am to 8 pm; Wednesday: 8 am to 5 pm; Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm; Friday: 8 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm
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Iesha Arfeen, MD
Robyn Blair, MD
Geri Galotti, MD
Saiqa Nabi, MD
Susmita Pati, MD, MPH
Joye Wang, DO
East Islip
269 East Main Street
East Islip, NY 11730
(631) 638-2375
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Hours: Monday - Wednesday: 8 am to 8 pm; Thursday - Friday: 8 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm
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Samantha Feld, MD
Aleksey Tentler, MD
Liliana Tique, MD
Patchogue
450 Waverly Avenue
Patchogue, New York 11772
(631) 444-6300
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Hours: Monday - Tuesday: 8 am to 8 pm; Wednesday: 8 am to 7 pm; Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm;
Friday: 8 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm
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Cathy Coleman, MD
Munira Husainy, MD
Robyn LaBarca, MD
Lycia Ryder, DO
Ikemesit Udo-Bellner, MD
Smithtown
260 Middle Country Road, Suite 107
Smithtown, New York 11787
(631) 979-7222
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Hours: Monday - Tuesday: 8 am to 8 pm; Wednesday: 8 am to 5 pm; Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm; Friday: 8 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm
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Lori Ellis, MD
Munira Husainy, MD
Katherine Morgera-Clores, DO
Amy Curran, NP
Wading River
5968 Route 25A, Bldg 2
Wading River, NY 11792
(631) 444-5437
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