The Carithers Pediatric GroupPediatric and Adolescent MedicineServices We Provide To YouAdolescent Preventative Care/Pap Smear We provide comprehensive care to adolescents including preventative check-ups, health risk assessment, nutrition counseling, and gynecological care including pap smear. Asthma and Allergy TreatmentAll of our providers are well versed in the treatment of childhood allergies and asthma. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) TreatmentWe offer initial evaluationand treatment for ADD/ADHD. Additionally, if your child has been identified by a psychologist, our practice can review the findings and prescribe medications as indicated. We monitor initiation and adjustment of ADD/ADHD medication closely.Chronic ConditionsOur providers at The Carithers Pediatric Group are experts in all aspects of pediatric illness. Their collaborative care approach enables high quality management of each child's particular health care needs.Comprehensive Phone AdviceDuring our regular hours of operations, we offer complimentary advice by our experienced pediatric nurses. Developmental ScreeningsTo meet each child's individual needs and assess your child’s various stages of development, we use various assessment tools and resources in order to enhance your child's full potential. Electronic Medical Records SystemAt The Carithers Pediatric Group, we can access your child's medical record electronically and advise you based on his/her particular medical history. If the provider you usually see is at one of the other locations, we can correspond with him/her efficiently by using this computer system.Expectant Parent ClassesAn informal group meeting with one of our ten physicians is held on a monthly basis. It gives expectant parents the opportunity to learn some basic newborn care, ask questions, learn how we function as a practice, and view our facility. Alternatively, we offer a complimentary pre-delivery visit with one of our pediatricians as you await your new baby. Hearing/Vision ScreeningsRoutine screenings on both hearing and vision are performed in our office by our nursing staff, starting when your child is three years of age.Hospitalization Our physicians are on staff at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in the event your child needs hospitalization. Our physicians follow our patients personally to provide the most continuous care. We will also work closely with Pediatric specialists if needed.InGrown Toenail Education and RepairLaboratory ServicesOur offices’ labs are certified as moderate complexity laboratories. We offer many tests in-house and have a full-time laboratory technician on staff. Examples of some of our testing capabilities include: rapid strep testing/strep cultures, complete blood counts, urinalysis/culture, and much more. Newborn Nursery Care Our physicians are affiliated with Baptist Medical Center-Downtown, Baptist Medical Center-South, St. Vincent’s Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital and follow newborns delivered at these locations. We visit you and your baby daily while you are in the hospital. There is no need to pre-register with our office. Simply notify the hospital staff upon your arrival that you would like your newborn to be seen by Carithers Pediatric Group and one of our pediatricians will see you within 24 hours of delivery. Even if you deliver elsewhere, we will gladly accept your child as a patient. Nutrition and Weight Loss Consultation Preventative care and a healthy lifestyle are important to us. Your child’s pediatricians are available for nutrition and exercise consultation to help find strategies to live well and be healthy. Your pediatrician will discuss several topics with you including exercise requirements, creating a balanced diet, and adequate rest. Referral Request for Specialist We honor requests for referrals to see medical/pediatric specialists. We have good relationships with many specializing physicians in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas and would be happy to refer you to any of them, if indicated.Same Day Sick AppointmentsWe offer same day sick appointments. If you need a same day appointment, please call as early as possible to arrange a time after 8:00 AM. School Sports and Camp Physicals Physicals to fulfill the requirements for school sports or camps are one of our specialties. We complete a thorough check-up and physical exam and accurately fill out any forms required by the school or camp program.Shot OnlyVisitIf your child needs recommended immunizations or flu shots, and is up to date for their well-check, we have “shot only” hours available from 9:30 - 11:30 AM and 2:00 - 4:00 PM on weekdays. No appointment is necessary.Treatment on Minor Lacerations and InjuriesOur office can repair most minor lacerations. We can also remove staples or sutures. Wart Freezing We offer cryotherapy for warts, if deemed appropriate by the physician. Well Baby Check-ups/Annual Physicals24 hour answering service Our 24 hour answering service is available to patients and caregivers who need assistance after hours. This service is available as a courtesy 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year. This service is to be used for concerns that need immediate attention. The after hours service is not to be used for non-emergent advice or questions. Please call one of our staff members during normal working hours for advice or concerns that are non-emergent. However, if there is a matter that needs urgent attention, one of our nurses or pediatricians will return your call promptly and advise you on how to proceedThe Carithers Pediatric Group Jacksonville, Florida All Rights ReservedTheCARITHERSPediatric GroupPediatric and Adolescent Medicine
The Carithers
Pediatric Group
Pediatric and
Adolescent Medicine
Services We Provide To You
Adolescent Preventative Care/Pap Smear
We provide comprehensive care to adolescents including preventative check-ups,
health risk assessment, nutrition counseling, and gynecological care including pap
smear.
Asthma and Allergy Treatment
All of our providers are well versed in the treatment of childhood allergies and
asthma.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Treatment
We offer initial evaluation and treatment for ADD/ADHD. Additionally, if your child
has been identified by a psychologist, our practice can review the findings and
prescribe medications as indicated. We monitor initiation and adjustment of
ADD/ADHD medication closely.
Chronic Conditions
Our providers at The Carithers Pediatric Group are experts in all aspects of pediatric
illness. Their collaborative care approach enables high quality management of each
child's particular health care needs.
Comprehensive Phone Advice
During our regular hours of operations, we offer complimentary advice by our
experienced pediatric nurses.
Developmental Screenings
To meet each child's individual needs and assess your child’s various stages of
development, we use various assessment tools and resources in order to enhance
your child's full potential.
Electronic Medical Records System
At The Carithers Pediatric Group, we can access your child's medical record
electronically and advise you based on his/her particular medical history. If the
provider you usually see is at one of the other locations, we can correspond with
him/her efficiently by using this computer system.
Expectant Parent Classes
An informal group meeting with one of our ten physicians is held on a monthly basis.
It gives expectant parents the opportunity to learn some basic newborn care, ask
questions, learn how we function as a practice, and view our facility. Alternatively,
we offer a complimentary pre-delivery visit with one of our pediatricians as you
await your new baby.
Hearing/Vision Screenings
Routine screenings on both hearing and vision are performed in our office by our
nursing staff, starting when your child is three years of age.
Hospitalization
Our physicians are on staff at Wolfson Children’s Hospital in the event your child
needs hospitalization. Our physicians follow our patients personally to provide the
most continuous care. We will also work closely with Pediatric specialists if needed.
InGrown Toenail Education and Repair
Laboratory Services
Our offices’ labs are certified as moderate complexity laboratories. We offer many
tests in-house and have a full-time laboratory technician on staff. Examples of some
of our testing capabilities include: rapid strep testing/strep cultures, complete blood
counts, urinalysis/culture, and much more.
Newborn Nursery Care
Our physicians are affiliated with Baptist Medical Center-Downtown, Baptist Medical
Center-South, St. Vincent’s Hospital and St. Luke’s Hospital and follow newborns
delivered at these locations. We visit you and your baby daily while you are in the
hospital. There is no need to pre-register with our office. Simply notify the hospital
staff upon your arrival that you would like your newborn to be seen by Carithers
Pediatric Group and one of our pediatricians will see you within 24 hours of delivery.
Even if you deliver elsewhere, we will gladly accept your child as a patient.
Nutrition and Weight Loss Consultation
Preventative care and a healthy lifestyle are important to us. Your child’s
pediatricians are available for nutrition and exercise consultation to help find
strategies to live well and be healthy. Your pediatrician will discuss several topics
with you including exercise requirements, creating a balanced diet, and adequate
rest.
Referral Request for Specialist
We honor requests for referrals to see medical/pediatric specialists. We have good
relationships with many specializing physicians in Jacksonville and the surrounding
areas and would be happy to refer you to any of them, if indicated.
Same Day Sick Appointments
We offer same day sick appointments. If you need a same day appointment, please
call as early as possible to arrange a time after 8:00 AM.
School Sports and Camp Physicals
Physicals to fulfill the requirements for school sports or camps are one of our
specialties. We complete a thorough check-up and physical exam and accurately fill
out any forms required by the school or camp program.
Shot Only Visit
If your child needs recommended immunizations or flu shots, and is up to date for
their well-check, we have “shot only” hours available from 9:30 - 11:30 AM and
2:00 - 4:00 PM on weekdays. No appointment is necessary.
Treatment on Minor Lacerations and Injuries
Our office can repair most minor lacerations. We can also remove staples or
sutures.
Wart Freezing
We offer cryotherapy for warts, if deemed appropriate by the physician.
Well Baby Check-ups/Annual Physicals
24 hour answering service
Our 24 hour answering service is available to patients and caregivers who need
assistance after hours. This service is available as a courtesy 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week and 365 days a year. This service is to be used for concerns that need
immediate attention. The after hours service is not to be used for non-emergent
advice or questions. Please call one of our staff members during normal working
hours for advice or concerns that are non-emergent. However, if there is a matter
that needs urgent attention, one of our nurses or pediatricians will return your call
promptly and advise you on how to proceed
The Carithers Pediatric Group Jacksonville, Florida All Rights Reserved
The CARITHERS
Pediatric Group
Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
