Ridge Pediatrics is an Austin clinic where lactation nurses, behavioral health residents, and board-certified pediatricians share one schedule. Well-child visits include developmental screens with results explained before you reach the parking lot, and sick-day slots open at 7 a.m. with realistic wait-time texts.
Sensory-friendly rooms available—ask when booking.
We document growth trends so summer camp forms and specialist referrals stay consistent.
CDC schedule with shared decision-making for flu and COVID boosters; records printed for school.
Weight checks, jaundice paths, and lactation visits billed together when possible.
Same-day slots for fevers, ear pain, and rashes; strep and flu swabs on site.
Vanderbilt screens, teacher forms, and medication check-ins with summer dose adjustments.
Alone time with adolescents per Texas law; STI screens and mental health referrals.
Pre-participation exams with cardiac history reviewed; forms signed before deadline panic.
Update growth history and concerns while kids play in the corner library.
Height, vision, and hearing screens with results explained to your child, not just you.
Developmental milestones, vaccines if due, and written anticipatory guidance to take home.
Typical touchpoints for a healthy newborn—your plan may differ.
Weight, feeding, and jaundice check within 72 hours of discharge.
First major immunizations with fever counseling handout.
Crawling and safety childproofing conversation.
Hemoglobin check and daycare illness playbook.
“They texted when the doctor was running late—small kindness with a toddler in tow.”
“Lactation visit same day as weight check saved us a second copay.”
“Teen got private time; I still left knowing the plan without feeling shut out.”
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We admit new patients from birth if hospital nursery notifies us; call during pregnancy to meet the team.
Ten-minute grace; beyond that we may reschedule vaccines to keep sick kids on time.
Yes—proxy access for guardians with signed consent on file.
Saturday morning vaccine blocks in October; book early for sibling batches.
Nurse line routes true emergencies to Dell Children's; others get morning sick slots.
Preview form only—nothing is transmitted.