Pediatrics

Children have unique health needs that benefit from specialized medical care. At Catalyst Medical Group in Lewiston, Idaho, the team provides family-centered pediatrics, managing the health needs for children of all ages. The locally owned, multi-specialty clinic, has all of the pediatricians in the valley under one roof. Thank you for visiting us online. To find out more about pediatrics at Catalyst Medical Group, call to schedule an appointment.

What is pediatrics?

Pediatrics provides primary care services for infants, adolescents, and young adults. Pediatric care starts at birth and lasts through a child’s 21st birthday or longer. Pediatricians prevent, detect and manage physical, behavioral and developmental issues that affect children.

From infancy to young adulthood, children go through many physical and developmental changes. Pediatricians are specifically trained in monitoring growth and development in young people and spotting deviations so they get needed  treatment, right away.

Pediatricians undergo extensive education and training. First they get a 4 year undergraduate degree, then they must attend 4 years of medical school. When they decide to specialize in pediatrics, they join a residency program. Residency includes extra training in various pediatric specialties such as newborns, general pediatrics and developmental-behavioral pediatrics. Most pediatricians have a total of 10 years of schooling before they work in their field. 

What services are provided through pediatrics?

Catalyst Medical Group is a full-service medical practice. Some pediatric services include:

Well-child exams

The team at Catalyst Medical Group provides well-child exams for infants, children, and teens. The frequency of these exams depends on your child’s age. After the age of 2, children need a well-child exam every year. This comprehensive exam evaluates your child’s general health, growth, and development. These exams should be used for your childs sports physical. Then you know your child is really ready for their sport. 

Immunizations

Immunizations, also called vaccinations, help your child fight off contagious illnesses. Catalyst Medical Group provides immunizations as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Sick care

Pediatrics at Catalyst Medical Group includes sick care, providing the treatment your child  needs when they have an unexpected illness or injury.

Behavioral care

The pediatricians at Catalyst Medical Group have advanced training in behavioral care, diagnosing and treating behavioral and mental health conditions that affect children. This includes attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). 

Sports and school physicals

Catalyst Medical Group provides sports and school physicals and completes any required paperwork. We prefer to do these as part of your child's wellness exam. Then the cost is covered by your insurance plan. 

Express care

Catalyst Medical Group pediatrics, has 24/7 on-call coverage for your child's needs. Please call 208.746.1383 after hours or on the weekend and our answering service will page the pediatrican on call, who will shortly return your call.

They also have saturday hours for acute illness or injuries. This is a walk-in clinic. For concerns lasting more than 3 days, please call to schedule an appointment with your provider during normal business hours.

Thank you for visiting us online. To find out more about pediatrics at Catalyst Medical Group, call to schedule an appointment.