The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends annual wellness checks starting at age 3, every year through to age 21.
Unlike sick visits, where doctors diagnose and treat a current illness, a child 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 a child's behavior, 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
(631) 444-KIDS (5437)
LOCATIONS
Center Moriches
600 Main Street, Suite A
Center Moriches, New York 11940
(631) 638-2900
For appointments: (631) 444-KIDS
Hours: Monday - Thursday: 8 am to 8 pm; Friday: 8 am to 5 pm; Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm
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Physicians/Providers available:
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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Physicians/Providers available:
Bernard Lau, MD
Deborah Hickey, NP
Stony Brook Advanced Pediatric Care 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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Robyn Blair, MD
Geri Galotti, MD
Saiqa Nabi, MD
Susmita Pati, MD, MPH
Michelle Ly, NP
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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Physicians/Providers available:
Cathy Coleman, 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
Directions
Lori Ellis, MD
Munira Husainy, MD
Katherine Morgera-Clores, DO
Frieda Neuschotz, MD