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Treating your Treasures, Tiny and Tall!
Welcome to Pediatrics South Online, your resource for information about one of Pittsburgh’s largest independent pediatric practices. We have been providing quality care for more than 50 years, which means we have patients who not only grew up coming to us, but are now bringing their children, or even their grandchildren to us! We have built a reputation and a presence in the community for providing warm and friendly service.
We continue to be committed to delivering the finest pediatric care in the area.
P.S. from
Pediatrics South
We are very pleased to announce our new "P. S. from Pediatrics South" series of educational in-services. These events will be hosted by our practitioners to provide insight and discussion on timely topics.
Our first event will take place at 6:30 pm on Thursday, May 30th at our Mt. Lebanon location. It will be hosted by Dr. Scott Tyson and the topic presented will be "Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention".
The cost is $25 a person or $40 per couple.
Reservations are required as space is limited.
For reservations, questions or more info, please contact Dina O'Toole at dotoole@pediatricssouth.com or 412-561-7541 ext. 1102.
We look forward to seeing you!
Our first event will take place at 6:30 pm on Thursday, May 30th at our Mt. Lebanon location. It will be hosted by Dr. Scott Tyson and the topic presented will be "Drug & Alcohol Abuse Prevention".
The cost is $25 a person or $40 per couple.
Reservations are required as space is limited.
For reservations, questions or more info, please contact Dina O'Toole at dotoole@pediatricssouth.com or 412-561-7541 ext. 1102.
We look forward to seeing you!
~~~~~ Annual Physical Reminder ~~~~~
Schedule your appointment today!
Special Note:
In order for any forms to be completed, patients must be up-to-date with their physicals.
Schedule your appointment today!
Special Note:
In order for any forms to be completed, patients must be up-to-date with their physicals.
*****NEW SCHEDULING POLICY REGARDING DRIVER'S PERMIT FORMS*****
Patients will need to make an appointment for the completion of a driver's permit form. A fee will be assessed based upon the complexity of the visit. The PA Department of Transportation requires that all individuals seeking a permit must have a current physical and complete the form in front of a practitioner.
Patients will need to make an appointment for the completion of a driver's permit form. A fee will be assessed based upon the complexity of the visit. The PA Department of Transportation requires that all individuals seeking a permit must have a current physical and complete the form in front of a practitioner.
Behavioral Health Team
Our highly experienced and dedicated team is available for patient evaluation.
Contact jschneider@pediatricssouth.com.
Additional information and resources can be found in our Patient Education section through the behavioral health folder.
***** Plan ahead for camps available to children with autism and special needs*****
Use the links below as a valuable resource~
http://www.autismspeaks.org/search/apachesolr_search/PITTSBURGH%20CAMPS?page=1
http://www.about.com/cs/specialneeds/
Our highly experienced and dedicated team is available for patient evaluation.
Contact jschneider@pediatricssouth.com.
Additional information and resources can be found in our Patient Education section through the behavioral health folder.
***** Plan ahead for camps available to children with autism and special needs*****
Use the links below as a valuable resource~
http://www.autismspeaks.org/search/apachesolr_search/PITTSBURGH%20CAMPS?page=1
http://www.about.com/cs/specialneeds/
Nutrition and Weight Management
We provide individualized programs for our patients.
For more information, contact Darla Bachner at
dbachner@pediatricssouth.com or call 412-561-7541 ext 1114
For more information, contact Darla Bachner at
dbachner@pediatricssouth.com or call 412-561-7541 ext 1114
We are proud to be a MEDICAL HOME practice!
Contact rshoup@pediatricssouth.com to learn more about the coordinated care available for our special needs patients.
Expecting a Baby?
Schedule a complimentary prenatal consultation!
Send inquiries to dotoole@pediatricssouth.com
Schedule a complimentary prenatal consultation!
Send inquiries to dotoole@pediatricssouth.com
Medical Records Update:
Please contact us if you would like a copy of your latest visit.
Please contact us if you would like a copy of your latest visit.
Employment Opportunities:
Would you like to join a 2011 and 2012 Top Workplace?
Please see our "Job Postings" section for more details!
Would you like to join a 2011 and 2012 Top Workplace?
Please see our "Job Postings" section for more details!
CONCUSSION TREATMENT
Please read this excerpt from the first in a series of articles, "What is a concussion?", written by Dr. Marc Yester of our Peters location:
" At times, living in Pittsburgh can seem like you’re in the center of the concussion universe. We are a sports obsessed region, surrounded by professional athletes, making concussions a regular topic of discussion. Whether it’s Ben Roethlisberger, Sidney Crosby, or a local high school athlete, head injuries are constantly reported, debated, and discussed. In this article..."
Read the full article in our PATIENT EDUCATION section and stay tuned for the second article in this series!
Watch Dr. Tyson's messages!
Concussion and Brain Injury - Pediatrics:
Addressing Obesity in Primary Care:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcEVuR-hX0k&feature=plcpOn the flu:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=676O67uNyas&feature=plcp
On colds and allergies:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcNcrnsCG6c&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=676O67uNyas&feature=plcp
On colds and allergies:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcNcrnsCG6c&feature=plcp
Bullying
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfkPFb00V9o
Developmental:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kq5M9CmjJaY
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