Wellness Visits

Wellness visits are essential to give your baby, child, or teenager the best chance of staying healthy. At Yuli MD Pediatrics in South Pasadena, California, Lourdes “Yuli” Mosqueda, MD, offers this service to ensure your child grows and develops normally or to detect possible medical problems in the early stages. Call the office to schedule a wellness visit for your child, or use the online booking tab today.

What are wellness visits?

When needed, wellness visits at Yuli MD Pediatrics consist of medical evaluations and treatments for babies, children, and teenagers. Dr. Yuli takes a holistic approach to care and uses a concierge medical model to ensure top-quality services.

Well-child visits at Yuli MD Pediatrics include complete medical histories, physicals, lab work when needed, developmental assessments, and hearing and vision screenings. The practice also offers vaccinations and other diagnostic tests.

Appointments with Dr. Yuli last as long as necessary to answer all of your questions without feeling rushed. She offers telemedicine and home visit options for added convenience. 

What happens during wellness visits?

Wellness visits at Yuli MD Pediatrics often consist of:

Initial assessment

During an initial evaluation, Dr. Yuli weighs your child and checks their length or height, head circumference in babies, body mass index (BMI), and growth patterns. She also may check their pulse, blood pressure, temperature, or other vital signs.

Medical history review

Dr. Yuli asks questions about your child’s lifestyle habits, medications, personal and family medical histories, and more during the medical history review portion of a wellness visit. 

Physical exam

During a physical exam, she also assesses your child’s overall health and wellness. Dr. Yuli evaluates their eyes, ears, heartbeat, breathing, abdomen, limbs, and more.

Diagnostic testing

If needed, she offers diagnostic testing. Examples include developmental evaluations, mental health screenings, blood tests, tissue swabs, urine testing, imaging procedures, and other tests. Your child may be a candidate for asthma or allergy testing, hearing screening, or vision screenings.

Treatment

Dr. Yuli offers vaccinations, medication prescriptions, nutrition and lifestyle counseling, and more based on your child’s unique needs. She may refer them to another specialist if they have a complex medical problem. 

How often should I schedule wellness visits?

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the following schedule for wellness visits in children:

• 3-5 days old
• 1, 2, and 4 months old
• 6, 9, and 12 months old
• 15 months old
• 18 months old
• 2 years old
• 2 ½ years old
• 3 years old
• Yearly after age 3

Yuli MD Pediatrics also offers free meet-and-greet visits for expecting parents, so you can get to know her and her services before your new addition arrives.

To schedule your child’s next wellness exam at Yuli MD Pediatrics, call the office or use the online booking tab today.