Does Your Child Need a Pediatrician or a Family Doctor?
By Amber Moss, DO | Board-Certified Family Physician
Choosing the right doctor for your child is an important decision. Many parents wonder whether their children need a pediatrician or whether a family medicine physician can provide the same routine healthcare.
At Moss Health in Gillette, Wyoming, we provide personalized medical care for children and adults, making it possible for your entire family to receive care in one place.
What’s the Difference?
Pediatricians specialize in caring for infants, children, and adolescents. Family medicine physicians are trained to care for patients of all ages, from newborns through adulthood.
Both can provide routine childhood healthcare, including well-child visits, immunizations, developmental screenings, and treatment for common illnesses.
What Can a Family Doctor Do for Your Child?
At Moss Health, we offer a variety of pediatric services, including:
● Newborn and infant wellness visits
● Annual well-child examinations
● School and sports physicals
● Growth and developmental monitoring
● Same-day visits for common illnesses
● Evaluation of behavioral and developmental concerns
When a child needs specialized care, we can coordinate referrals to pediatric specialists.
One Doctor for the Whole Family
One advantage of family medicine is continuity of care. By caring for parents and children, we have the opportunity to understand your family’s medical history and build lasting relationships.
As your children grow, they can continue seeing the same physician through adolescence and into adulthood.
Family Healthcare in Gillette, Wyoming
Whether you’re welcoming a new baby, scheduling a school physical, or looking for a physician for your entire family, we’re here to help.
At Moss Health, our goal is to provide thoughtful, personalized healthcare in a welcoming environment where parents feel heard and children feel comfortable.
Looking for a family doctor in Gillette?
Make an appointment with Moss Health today.