When your child is sick, you want to do everything you can to help him/her feel better soon. That means talking with an expert right away and getting an appointment the same day you call.

Same-day Appointments
For acute problems, such as fever, flu, ear pain or ongoing cold symptoms, we will give your child an appointment the same day you call.

• It is helpful to have the following information ready when you call:
• Highest temperature, current temperature and how long it has lasted
• Symptoms and how long they have lasted
• Medications: types, doses and when they were taken
• Chronic illnesses, such as asthma or diabetes
• Allergies, including drug allergies

If the provider you requested is not available or your child's problem is urgent, another Bronson Pediatrics Paw Paw provider will be glad to see you. One of our providers is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for emergencies.

For your convenience, routine X-ray and lab services are available on site.

Well Child Visits
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends frequent visits for infants, and annual visits for all children age two and older (except healthy seven- and nine-year-olds).

Well child visits are especially important if your child has an ongoing health condition or takes medication regularly. At these visits, we check your child's growth and development and give immunizations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is pediatrics a specialty?
Yes. Pediatrics is a branch of medicine dealing with the development, care and diseases of children from birth through the teen years. Pediatricians are doctors with specialized training who are considered primary care doctors for children and adolescents.

We also have a nurse practitioner who specializes in the care of children.

Is the practice affiliated with a children's hospital?
Yes. Our practice is affiliated with The Children's Hospital at Bronson-the only children's hospital in southwest Michigan. There, infants, children and adolescents get the special care they need from experts in just about every area of children's health.

Bronson has children's specialists in such areas as surgery, cardiology, oncology, gastroenterology and neurology. Staff are trained to understand the unique ways illnesses and injuries affect children.

Should teens see a pediatrician?
Yes. Children can establish trusting relationships with their care providers by having regular well child visits through age 18. We recommend that parents come with teens to our office and encourage parents to discuss concerns with us. But we suggest that teens see their provider alone. This builds upon the positive established relationship and allows a private, open discussion of concerns.

8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Friday