Pediatric Care in Rochester, NY
As parents, especially if this is your first child, you often have questions and concerns. Our Parent Information section is here to help address some of the more common issues we are often asked about as pediatricians.
We have compiled some of our own resources (including an electronic version of our colorful GAP packet for home remedies, handouts on breastfeeding, our immunization schedule, etc) and added to them some of our favorite resources from the web.
Pediatrician Health Resources
Well Child Visits
Besides providing routine health care, well-child visits at Genesis Pediatrics are important because they are effective in helping to prevent and detect illnesses and problems before symptoms occur.
Children & Teens
Newborn Care
Great websites on the care of your newborn, breastfeeding advice, and some of our office handouts on these same topics.
ADHD
Correctly diagnosing and treating your child is important for success at school and at home.
Illness & Injuries
Links to resources on home care of simple illnesses and injuries.
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
There is no precise cause of SIDS, but there are several factors, both physical and environmental, that influence its risk.
Health and Wellness
We monitor, diagnose, and treat developmental and physical concerns as your child grows, including obesity. Click below for great sources of information on general health topics, safety, nutrition, and immunizations.
Guide to the Flu
Think you know everything about the flu? Learn how to prevent getting the flu and how to treat it.
Asthma
We’ll review your child’s symptoms and medical history, and do a physical examination to diagnose pediatric asthma.
Breastfeeding
Our nurses are all lactation certified and are here to help. You can also check our breastfeeding FAQs for breastfeeding tips.
Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health
Our pediatricians work to identify mental health disorders early on and provide treatment and recommendations.
Sick Child Visits
Is your child showing symptoms? Schedule a sick child visit today!
Vision and Hearing
Pink Eye
The outer lining of your eyeball is called the conjunctiva. When this part of your eye becomes inflamed, it is known as conjunctivitis or pink eye.
Strep and Mono
These tests help us to conclude accurate results regarding illnesses that may be affecting your child.