Patient Information

Pediatricians are considered primary care physicians for kids – trained to care for newborns, infants, children and adolescents. They also attend four years of medical school followed by three years of residency training. They provide preventive care for healthy children and treat children who are injured or ill. They specialize in childhood diseases, growth and emotional health.

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Newborns

All of our physicians provide hospital care for newborns at four Metro Hospitals: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Methodist West Hospital, Mercy Medical Center and Mercy West Hospital.

Dosage Charts

• Motrin^® (PDF)
• Tylenol^® (PDF)

Healthy Snack & Beverage Charts

• Healthy Snacks (PDF)
• Healthy Beverages (PDF)